Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals

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.

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)

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

• Field engineers
• Network engineers
• Network administrators
• System engineers

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)

This course does not have an exam.