Detailed Course Outline
Module 0: Era of Networking
- 1 Networking trends and Challenges
- 2 Software Defined Access
- 3 Catalyst 9000 Switches
- 4 NDP
Module 1: Software Defined Access
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1 SDA Overview
- 1.1 Trends
- 1.2 Challenges
- 1.3 What is SDA?
- 1.4 Capabilities
- 1.5 Benefits
- 1.6 Comparing SDA with DNA
- 1.7 Comparing SDA with SDN
- 1.8 Components
- 1.9 Software and Hardware Platform Support
- 1.10 Cisco SDA Services
- 1.11 Developing SDA strategy, roadmap and design
- 1.12 Migrating to SDA
- 1.13 The Cisco Advantage
- 1.14 IT Transformation Goals
2 Foundational Concepts of SDA
- 2.1 Controller-based networking
- 2.2 Network Fabric
- 2.3 Programmable switches
3 Functional Features
- 3.1 Network design and deployment
- 3.2 Network segmentation
- 3.3 Authentication options
- 3.4 Group-based policy
- 3.5 Network assurance
4 Key Concepts
- 4.1 What is SDA?
- 4.2 Components and Roles
- 4.3 Fabric Roles
- 4.3.1 Control plane node
- 4.3.2 Edge node
- 4.3.3 Border node – fabric border / default border
- 4.3.4 Fabric-enabled WLC
- 4.4 Fabric Constructs
- 4.4.1 Virtual network
- 4.4.2 Scalable group
- 4.4.3 Host pool
- 4.4.4 Anycast gateway
- 4.4.5 Stretched subnets
- 4.4.6 Layer 2 overlays
5 Fabric Fundamentals
- 5.1 What is a Fabric?
- 5.2 Control plane based on LISP
- 5.3 Data plane based on VXLAN
- 5.4 Policy plane based on Cisco TrustSec
6 Operational Components Overview
- 6.1 DNA Center
- 6.2 APIC-EM
- 6.3 ISE
- 6.4 NDP
7 Device Onboarding
- 7.1 Campus Fabric
- 7.2 Device Discovery
8 Fabric Domains
- 8.1 What is a Fabric Domain?
- 8.2 Control plane nodes
- 8.3 Border nodes
- 8.4 Edge nodes
9 Host Onboarding
- 9.1 Host pools
10 Fabric Border Functionality
- 10.1 SDA border deployment options and use cases
- 10.2 SDA fabric border automation
- 10.3 Design considerations
- 10.3.1 Collocated, distributed
- 10.3.2 One-box, two-box
- 10.4 Deployment options with shared services
11 WAN Connectivity with Border
- 11.1 WAN connectivity deployment options
- 11.2 Multiple Fabric domain connectivity with Border
12 SDA Branch deployment models
- 12.1 SDWAN with Border – IWAN 2.x, 3.x
- 12.2 Branch connectivity with MPLS
13 Data Center Connectivity with Border
- 13.1 Deployment options
14 External connectivity with Border
- 14.1 Internet connectivity
- 14.2 Cloud connectivity
15 Demos
16 Additional Resources
Module 2: Cisco DNA Center
1 Introducing DNA Center
- 1.1 Challenges
- 1.2 Overview
- 1.3 Benefits
- 1.4 Centralized management
2 Features
- 2.1 Secure policy
- 2.2 Proactive assurance
- 2.3 Simple design
3 Policy
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Policy types
- 3.3 Policy in SDA – access control
- 3.4 Policy in SDA – application
- 3.5 Cross Domain Policy Federation
4 Design
- 4.1 Site hierarchy
- 4.2 New settings – properties, automation
- 4.3 Design maps
- 4.4 IP address management and Infoblox delegation
- 4.5 Network profiles and deployment
5 APIC-EM
- 5.1 Challenges
- 5.2 Features
- 5.3 Benefits
- 5.4 Applications
- 5.5 Architecture overview
- 5.6 Scalability
- 5.7 High Availability
- 5.8 API Integration
6 DNA Analytics and Assurance
- 6.1 Challenges
- 6.2 Features
- 6.3 Benefits
- 6.4 Analytics and Assurance Architecture
- 6.5 NDP
- 6.6 DNA Assurance and NDP deployment models overview
- 6.7 Terminology
7 NDP
- 7.1 Challenges
- 7.2 Solution overview
- 7.3 Features and Benefits
- 7.4 Integration with DNA Assurance
8 Demos
9 Additional Resources
Module 3: Cisco SDA Wireless
1 Key Benefits
- 1.1 Centralized Unified Wireless Network Strengths
- 1.2 SDA Wireless Benefits
- 1.3 Deployment Modes Comparison (FlexConnect, Centralized, SDA)
- 1.4 SDA Key Features
2 Platform Support
3 Architecture Components
- 3.1 Roles and Terminology
- 3.2 Wireless Integration in SDA Fabric
- 3.3 Device Roles
- 3.3.1 Fabric Control-Plane Node
- 3.3.2 Fabric Edge Node
- 3.3.3 Fabric Border Node
- 3.3.4 Fabric Mode WLC
- 3.3.5 Fabric Mode AP
4 SDA Wireless Basic Operations
- 4.1 AP Join
- 4.2 Client Onboarding
- 4.3 Client Roaming
- 4.4 Management and Integration with Cisco Prime
5 Demos
6 Additional Resources
Module 4: Cisco SDA Security
1 ETA
- 1.1 Solution Overview
- 1.2 Customer Challenges
- 1.3 What’s New in DNA Security
- 1.4 Technical Differentiation
2 eNaaS
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Components
- 2.3 Benefits
3 Roadmap
4 Design and Implementation
5 NaaE
- 5.1 Overview
- 5.2 Components
- 5.3 Benefits
6 Additional Resources
7 Demos
Module 5: Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches
1 Overview
- 1.1 Trends
- 1.2 Challenges
- 1.3 Introducing the Catalyst 9000
- 1.4 Comparing the Catalyst 9000 with the Catalyst 3000
- 1.5 Benefits
2 New Platform Features
- 2.1 UADP 2.0
- 2.2 X86 based CPU
- 2.3 IOS-XE
- 2.4 External storage options
- 2.5 Blue beacon
- 2.6 Built-in RFID
- 2.7 Optional Bluetooth
- 2.8 Trustworthy System
3 DNA Packaging
- 3.1 Network Essentials and Network Advantage
- 3.2 DNA Essentials and DNA Advantages
4 Comparing the Catalyst 9300, 9400 and 9500 Models
- 4.1 Models
- 4.2 Network Modules and Line Cards
- 4.3 Performance Comparison
- 4.4 Compliance
- 4.5 Additional Features
- 4.5.1 Catalyst 9400 Fan Trays
- 4.5.2 Catalyst 9500 ASIC Templates
5 Demos
6 Additional Resources
Module 6: SDA Programmability and API
1 Programmability Overview
2 IOS XE Programmability
- 2.1 NETCONF
- 2.2 IETF YANG
- 2.3 Guest Shell Linux Containers
- 2.4 Python Scripting
- 2.5 Models
3 APIC-EM Programmability
4 Automation Tools
5 Demos
6 Additional Resources
Module 7: Cisco DNA Advisor
1 The Digital Ready Network
- 1.1 Trends
- 1.2 Challenges
- 1.3 Components
- 1.4 Benefits
2 Digital Network Readiness Model
- 2.1 Trends
- 2.2 Stages
- 2.3 Benefits of a Digital Network Readiness Model
- 2.4 Cisco Digital Network Readiness Model
3 Business Outcomes
4 Technology Attributes
5 DNA Checklist and Requirements
6 Cisco DNA Advisory Service
- 6.1 Cisco DNA 8 Framework
- 6.2 Benefits
7 Demos
8 Additional Resources
Module 8: Licensing and Software
- 1 Licensing overview
Module 9: Programs and Incentives
- 1 Programs and incentives overview