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SDAOTS : Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA): Use Case Implementation, Operations, & Troubleshooting

Course Duration

5 Days

Delivery

ILT/VILT

Overview

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Unlock the full potential of Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) in this immersive, 5-day Deep Dive designed for Network Professionals who want to lead the shift to Intent Based Networking and explore Cisco SDA Capabilities. This hands-on course goes beyond theory, guiding learners through the practical implementation of Cisco SDA, from Single Fabric to Dual Fabric and Interconnectivity. Participants gain a clear understanding of how Cisco SDA transforms Network Design, Segmentation, Micro Segmentation, Security, Policy and Assurance; for a complete Day-0 to Day-N Solution; while building the confidence to Support, Optimize, and Troubleshoot the underlying platform components in real world environments. By the end of the course, learners are equipped with the skills needed to Deploy and Manage modern, scalable Campus and Branch Enterprise Networks with precision and control.

What You'll Learn

Articulate the value of Cisco SDA Use Cases including, for example: saving operational and management cost to maintain and support ever growing network infrastructure; central security policy to comply to regional or global regulatory requirements and enterprise security policy; deliver best-in-class services to end-users; leveraging networking insights and trends to optimize business process and workflows. Some real scenarios such as supporting multi-mode collaboration within shared workspaces in life sciences; accelerating the deployment of “pop-up” sites for emergency medical purposes; creating integrated building management solutions; zero-touch day 0 network turn-up of additional sites, rapid response to network threat and vulnerabilities, and similar.
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

Who Should Attend

IT management, to understand how to address key business requirements with greater efficiency and flexibility in network service delivery
IT solution architects, to understand the role that SDA plays in enabling such efficiency and flexibility for network services in the context of IT solution delivery
IT and network security architects, to understand how the integrated capabilities of the SDA solution are used to design and implement network segmentation-based security
IT operations engineers, integrating network and application visibility and root cause analysis into integrated IT case handling workflows
Networking Admin and Operations installing, integrating, configuring and operating Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and other solution components, in the context of Cisco SDA based network services
Networking Field Engineers using capabilities of Cisco Catalyst Center to deploy, monitor and maintain network infrastructure for SDA based network services

Prerequisites

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

Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
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, RestAPI is useful

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) Overview

Understanding Cisco Intent-Based Networking
Understanding Cisco SDA Use Cases, Customer’s Benefits including Business and Technical Outcomes and Capabilities
Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC) Introduction
Cisco SD-Access Overview
Cisco SD-Access Benefits
Cisco SD-Access Key Concepts
Cisco SD-Access Main Components
Fabric Control Plane Node
Fabric Border Node
Fabric Edge Node
Fabric-Enabled Wireless LAN Controller and Fabric-Enabled Access Points
Cisco Catalyst Center Automation
Cisco ISE (AAA Server w/Cisco TrustSec)
Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance

Module 2: Cisco Catalyst Center Form Factors and Deployments

Cisco Catalyst Center Appliances
Cisco Catalyst Center Deployment Models
Single Node Deployment
Clustered Deployment
Installation Procedure
Initial Setup and Configuration
GUI Navigation
Backup and Restore
Cisco SD–Access Requirements
Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco ISE Integration

Module 3: Cisco Catalyst Center Workflows

Introduction to Workflows
Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance
Creating Sites and Building Site Hierarchy (Area, Building, Floor)
Standardizing Network Settings (Servers, Credentials, Telemetry, Wireless)
Adding Map to Floor
IP Address Management
Software Image Management
Network Discovery

Module 4: Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance and Cisco SDA Campus Fabric

Overlay/Fabric (Terminology)
Underlay (Manual vs. Automated)
Cisco SD-Access Constructs
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Broadcast Capabilities
Cisco SD-Access Key Components (LISP, VxLAN, CTS)
Underlay Automation
Fabric Border Concepts

Module 5: VRF-Lite

Layer 3 Handoff
Peer Device Configuration
Route Leaking

Module 6: Fabric Border Design Options: Collocated vs. Distributed

Collocated Border
Distributed Border
Layer 2 Border
Layer 2 Border Deployment Model

Module 7: Cisco SD-Access Transit Types

IP as Transit or Peer Network
Cisco SD-Access as Transit
Cisco SD-Access
Multisite Forwarding and Packet Walk
Cisco SD-Access Multisite
Data Center, WAN, and Shared Services Forwarding
Cisco SD-Access Multisite Internet Access Forwarding

Module 8: Summary of Cisco Fabrics

SD-Access and SD-WAN Integration
Cisco SD-Access and Cisco ACI Integration

Module 9: Introduction to SDA Wireless

SDA Wireless: Supported Products
SDA Wireless: Workflows
SDA Wireless: Fabric Mode Design
SDA Wireless: Over the Top (OTT) Mode Design
SDA Wireless: Guest Design
SDA Wireless: High Availability

Module 10: Migration Philosophy, Tools, and Strategies

Cisco Catalyst Center Setup and ISE Integration
Border Node Concerns
Border Node Migration
Fusion Node
Layer 2 Flooding and Layer 2 Border

Module 11: Troubleshooting

Logging
Cisco Catalyst Center ISE Integration

Module 12: Cisco SD-Access Fabric Troubleshooting Host Onboarding

Assurance Overview
Assurance Use Cases

Module 13: Addendum: New Concepts

Cisco SD-Access LISP Publisher and Subscriber
Cisco SD-Access IP-Directed Broadcast
Background to Extended Nodes
Introduction to Policy Extended Nodes
Catalyst 9K Policy Extended Node Deployment Plan
FEW with N+1 High Availability and Rolling AP Upgrade
What's New in Cisco Catalyst Center Software v3.1.6

Lab Outline:

Discovery Lab 1: Navigate Cisco Catalyst Center
Discovery Lab 2: Integrate Cisco ISE with Cisco Catalyst Center (Instructor Demo)
Discovery Lab 3: Design Cisco Catalyst Network
Discovery Lab 4: Using the Cisco Catalyst Center Discovery Tool
Discovery Lab 5: Using the Cisco Catalyst Center Inventory Tool
Discovery Lab 6: Using the Cisco Catalyst Center Policy Application
Discovery Lab 7: Fabric Provisioning
Discovery Lab 8: Host (Wired and Wireless) and AP Anycast Gateway Configuration
Discovery Lab 9: Configure External Connectivity with Fusion Router
Discovery Lab 10: Configuring Cisco ISE Policies for User Onboarding
Discovery Lab 11: Verify and Troubleshoot Access Points
Discovery Lab 12: Onboarding and Provisioning Access Points
Discovery Lab 13: Fabric and Segmentation Verification
Discovery Lab 14: CATC Integration with Umbrella
Discovery Lab 15: Configuring a Layer 2 Border to Extend the Same IP Pool
Discovery Lab 16: Transitioning the Traditional User to the SDA Anycast Gateway
Discovery Lab 17: Testing IP Connectivity Between SD-Access User and Traditional User
Discovery Lab 18: Configure an SDA-Transit and the Transit Control Plane (TCP)
Discovery Lab 19: Designing a Second Fabric Site with the Design Application
Discovery Lab 20: Deploying a Second Fabric Site–Fabric in a Box
Discovery Lab 21: Deploying a New Fabric Edge–Leveraging Cisco Catalyst Center LAN Automation
Discovery Lab 22: Automate Network Devices Using Day-N
Discovery Lab 23: Add an Edge Node to Fabric Site-2
Discovery Lab 24: Host Onboarding at Fabric Site-2
Discovery Lab 25: Connecting the Two Fabric Sites Using SD-Access Transit
Discovery Lab 26: Testing IP Connectivity Between Fabric Site-1 and Fabric Site-2
Discovery Lab 27: Energy Management

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