Combined with SavvyEngine CCDA DESGN Exam 640-861, we strongly suggest the following study materials:

• CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 640-861, First Edition - Cisco Press

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the CCDA DESGN Exam 640-861. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam (excerpts from Cisco Certification web site).

1. Analysis
1.1. Gather and evaluate information regarding an organization's existing social requirements
1.2. Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current data network and future needs
1.3. Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current voice network and future needs
1.4. Identify possible opportunities for network improvement
1.5. Validate gathered information
1.6. Document relevant findings

2. Modeling
2.1. Given a network design or set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets IP addressing needs
2.2. Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets routing protocol needs
2.3. Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets network management needs
2.4. Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within a Campus design
2.5. Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within an Enterprise Edge design
2.6. Design solutions to meet network owner needs applying the Enterprise Composite Network Model
2.7. Evaluate solutions addressing the issues of delivering voice traffic over a data network
2.8. Evaluate solutions for compliance with SAFE architecture

3. Planning
3.1. Develop an implementation plan
3.2. Develop a prototype testing plan
3.3. Develop a verification plan