Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND)

The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) course introduces you to Cisco® Software-Defined Access and teaches you, through a combination of lectures and labs, how to implement simple, single-site fabric networks. You will learn the benefits of leveraging Software-Defined Access in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus network. SDAFND will introduce the solution, its architecture and components, and guide you through labs to design and deploy simple Cisco SD-Access networks.

Retail Price: $3,295.00

Next Date: 11/18/2024

Course Days: 5


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This course will help you:

  • Deploy Cisco SD-Access networks
  • Explain Cisco Software-Designed Access
  • Operate, manage, and integrate Cisco DNA Center™
  • Prepare for various Cisco certifications: Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core (ENCOR), and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design (ENSLD)

 

Prerequisites:

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

  • CCNP® level core networking knowledge
  • Ability to use Windows and Linux CLI tools such as ping, SSH, or running scripts

These are the recommended Cisco offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:

  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®) v1.0
  • Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.1

 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe Cisco SD-Access architecture and its components
  • Explain Cisco DNA Center deployment models, scaling, and high availability
  • Identify Cisco SD-Access fabric protocols and node roles
  • Understand the Cisco SD-Access Wireless deployment models
  • Automate Day 0 device onboarding with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation and Network PnP
  • Deploy simple Cisco SD-Access fabric networks
  • Monitor health and performance of the network with Cisco DNA Center Assurance
  • Interact with the Cisco DNA Center Platform Intent APIs

Course Outline

 

Course Outline:

  • Introducing Cisco SD-Access
  • Introducing Cisco DNA Center
  • Exploring Cisco SD-Access Solution Components
  • Exploring Cisco SD-Access Wireless Architecture
  • Automating Network Changes with Cisco DNA Center
  • Deploying Fabric Networks with Cisco DNA Center
  • Exploring Cisco DNA Center Assurance
  • Exploring Cisco DNA Center Programmability

Lab Outline:

Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:

  • Explore Cisco DNA Center User Interface
  • Verify Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP) Operation in Cisco SD-Access
  • Integrate Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE) [Simulation]
  • Provision Access Points in Cisco DNA Center [Simulation]
  • Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation [Simulation]
  • Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation (cont.)
  • Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric [Simulation]
  • Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric (cont.)
  • Explore Cisco DNA Center Assurance [Simulation]
  • Cisco DNA Assurance Issues and Guided Remediation [Simulation]
  • Interact with Cisco DNA Center Intent APIs Using Python

NOTE: Some of these lab activities are simulations and are marked as such following the name of the lab activity.

Course Dates Course Times (EST) Delivery Mode GTR
11/18/2024 - 11/20/2024 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Virtual Enroll
1/13/2025 - 1/15/2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Virtual Enroll
2/3/2025 - 2/5/2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Virtual Enroll