Deploying Cisco SD-Access

The Deploying Cisco SD-Access (ENSDA) v1.1 course teaches you how to successfully deploy the Cisco® Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) solution in your enterprise network. This advanced-level, 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).

This course will help you:
• Gain hands-on practice using SD-Access with lab exercises;
• Deepen your understanding of the SD-Access solution;
• Prepare for successful SD-Access deployment.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
• 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.

Network engineers, especially those who work for enterprise organizations
using Cisco Digital Network Solutions.

Before taking this course:
• You should have an understanding of network routing and switching principles equivalent to the Cisco CCNA® certification level.

Course Introduction
Course Outline
Course Objevtives & Goals

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 Cisco 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

Lab outline
Lab 1: Validating Cisco DNA Center and Underlay Connectivity
Lab 2: Configuring the Identity Services Engine
Lab 3: Enabling Dynamic Authentication
Lab 4: Configuring Cisco DNA Center Design
Lab 5: Creating SD-Access Policy
Lab 6: Provisioning SD-Access Overlay
Lab 7: Configuring SD-Access Wireless Integration
Lab 8: Configuring Wireless Hosts and Access Points