Course Description

The ENSDA - Deploying Cisco SD-Access v1.0 course teaches you how to successfully deploy the Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) solution in your enterprise network. This advanced, instructor-led, lab-based, hands-on course covers SD-Access fundamentals, provisioning, policies, wireless integration, border operations, and migration strategies. The course also discusses how Cisco SD-Access fits into the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA).

• Describe Cisco SD-Access and how it relates to Cisco DNA
• Orchestrate a Cisco SD-Access solution using the Cisco DNA Center orchestration platform
• Use the Network Data Platform to demonstrate the assurance and analytics capabilities of SD-Access

Objectives

• Gain hands-on practice using SD-Access with lab exercises
• Deepen your understanding of the SD-Access solution
• Prepare for successful SD-Access deployment

Audience

• System engineers
• Network engineers
• Technical architects
• Technical support personnel
• Channel partners and resellers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course:

You should have an understanding of network routing and switching principles equivalent to the Cisco CCNA certification level.
You should have a basic understanding of ISE and SD-Access.

SDAISE - Software Defined Access & ISE Integration for Policy Deployment & Enforcement v1.0

Content

Cisco SD-Access Overview

• Exploring Cisco SD-Access
• Describing the Cisco SD-Access Architecture
• Exploring Cisco DNA Center
• Configuring Underlay Automation

Cisco SD-Access Implementation

• ISE Integration in DNA Center
• Policy Provisioning Basics
• Navigating and Managing the Policy Application Workflows

Cisco SD-Access Border Operations

• Cisco SD-Access Deployment Models
• Connecting the Fabric to External Domains

Wireless Integration Orchestration

• Integrating Wireless with the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Workflow of Cisco SD-Access Wireless
• Cisco SD-Access Wireless Network Design
• Cisco SD-Access Wireless Basic Operation

Cisco SD-Access Assurance and Migration

• Cisco Network Data Platform
• Cisco SD-Access Migration Strategies

Labs

• Validating DNA Center and Underlay Connectivity
• Configuring the Identity Services Engine
• Enabling Dynamic Authentication
• Configuring DNA Center Design
• Creating SD-Access Policy
• Provisioning SD-Access Overlay
• Configuring SD-Access Wireless Integration
• Configuring Wireless Hosts and Access Points