The SDACE course enables learners to understand, deploy and maintain a Cisco SD Access solution, using Cisco DNA Center version 1.2.10. Learners will deploy a fabric, implement a security strategy using macro and micro segmentation, automate device discovery and provisioning as well as implement a wireless infrastructure. Learners will also become proficient at deploying Border nodes for connectivity to varying external domains.
What You'll Learn
Module 1: SD Access Overview
- Introducing Cisco SD Access
- Architecture
- Fabric features
- Platform support
- Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco DNA Center Assurance
- Licensing
Module 2: SD Access Security
- Cisco TrustSec Overview
- Challenges with Common Approaches to Segmentation
- Implementing Cisco TrustSec in Software-Defined Access Networks
- Segmentation using VNs and SGTs
- Case Studies
Module 3: SD Access Implementation
- Underlay automation and provisioning
- LAN Automation
- Cisco ISE integration in Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco pxGrid Overview
- Cisco ISE Overview
- Cisco ISE and DNA Center Integration
- Implementing Segmentation
Module 4: Implementing SD Access Border
- Border node
- Border Node Types
- Fabric Border Design Options
- Connecting to external domains
- Shared Services with Border
- WAN Connectivity with Border
- Connecting Multiple Fabric Domains with Border
- Data Center Connectivity with Border
Module 5: Wireless Integration Deployment Models
- Wireless Integration Models
- CUWN OTT/Wireless
- SD Access Wireless
- SD Access Wireless High Availability
- Integrating SD Access wireless
- Guest wireless implementation
Comprehensive hands-on labs will involve the following:
- DNA Center Network Design
- Network Automation
- Image Management
- ISE Integration with AD, DNA Center
- Deploying a Fabric
- LAN Automation
- Network Segmentation
- Host and Device Onboarding
- Wireless Provisioning
- DNA Assurance
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to deploy and implement a Cisco Software-Defined Access solution using Cisco DNA Center version 1.2.10. Learners will also be able to:
- Describe the need and benefits of the Cisco SD Access solution
- Describe the components, platforms and roles of a Cisco SD Access solution
- Implement a Cisco SD Access Fabric
- Implement DNA Assurance
- Understand licensing
- Implement software-defined segmentation
- Configure and implement LAN Automation
- Integrate Cisco ISE with DNA Center
- Implement Border Nodes and configure external connectivity
- Implement a Cisco SD Access integrated wireless solution
Who Should Attend
- Solution Architects
- Pre-Sales Engineers
- Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
Prerequisites
- CCNP Routing & Switching or equivalent knowledge/experience
- CCNA Data Center or equivalent knowledge/experience
- CCNA Security or equivalent knowledge/experience
- CCNA Wireless or equivalent knowledge/experience
- Good understanding of BGP, LISP, VXLAN, TrustSec, Cisco ISE, Cisco StealthWatch
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