Introduction to SD-Access and DNA Center (SDAINT)

About this course:

DNA Center and SD-Access offer Cisco’s next-generation programmable digital network to help automate common network access security features and streamline the redundant, complex configuration required to allow different groups of users access to the network infrastructure. This 2-day network security training course allows network administrators to quickly allow differentiated access for end users on the network while allowing the network to react automatically to day zero and other types of attacks. Students who enroll in this course should have a basic understanding of Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching, of Software Defined Networks, and have experience with Cisco IOS, IOS XE, and CLI. Find additional course information below.

Course Objective:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Know and understand Cisco’s SD-Access concepts, features, benefits, terminology and the way this approach innovates common administrative tasks on today’s networks.
• Differentiate and explain each of the building blocks of SD-Access Solution
• Explain the concept of “Fabric” and the different node types that conform it (Fabric Edge Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Border Nodes)
• Describe the role of LISP in Control Plane and VXLAN in Data Plane for SD-Access Solution
• Understand the role of DNA Center as solution orchestrator and Intelligent GUI
• Be familiar with workflow approach in DNA Center and its 4 Steps: Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance

Audience:

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

• Anyone interested in knowing about DNA Center and SD-Access
• Personnel involved in SD-Access Design and Implementation
• Network Operations team with SD-Access solution
• Network admin staff that deal with User Access
• Channel Partner SEs and other sales support
• Network Access Control administration
• Network Administrators
• Network Architects
• Network Engineers

Prerequisite:

The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

• Knowledge level equivalent to Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching
• Basic knowledge of Software Defined Networks
• Basic knowledge and experience with Cisco IOS, IOS XE and CLI