Cisco SDA: Use Case Implementation, Operations, & Troubleshooting (SDAOTS)

About this course

Implement and operate Cisco Software-Defined Access in real use cases. You will set up DNA Center with ISE, onboard devices with Plug and Play and LAN Automation, design fabrics, segmentation and policies, monitor with assurance and troubleshoot each stage.

What you'll learn

• Describe the technical capabilities of Cisco DNA Center and how they are applied in SDA Use Cases. This includes the lifecycle stages of network device discovery, assigning network devices to sites, network design options, provisioning, software image management, building a fabric, segmentation design, assurance, application policy, etc.
• Set up an SDA environment, integrating Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and other solution components as required.
• Apply troubleshooting methods, processes, tips to resolve implementation and maintenance issues of the following aspects of the technical solution:
• Device Onboarding, including device discovery, Plug-and-Play and LAN Automation
• Network design settings, including sites, AAA, SNMP, Syslog, IP address pools, image management, network profiles, and authentication templates
• Policies for access control, applications and virtual networks
• Provisioning, including template-based provisioning for day 0 and day N operations
• Network Segmentation, including the application of Cisco TrustSec security with Scalable Group Tags (SGTs) and Virtual Networks
• Assurance to monitor network, endpoint, and applications to ensure best user experience
• Integration of ServiceNow for an integrated IT service management lifecycle
• Integration of InfoBlox for integrated IPAM

Curriculum

Who it's for

Enterprise network engineers deploying and operating SD-Access.

Before you start

• Basic understanding of the implementation of enterprise LAN products
• Basic understanding of Enterprise switching and wireless connectivity
• Basic understanding of Enterprise routing connectivity
• Basic understanding of AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) process and workflow
• Programming knowledge such as Python and RestAPI