Cisco SDA Essentials (SDACE) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

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