Description
Overview
The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) v1.0 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.
Course Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- 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
Target Audience
- Field engineers
- Network engineers
- Network administrators
- System engineers
Course Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- 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)
- Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
Certification
- Associated Certification: None
- Associated Exam: None