Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND)

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.

Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) Benefits

• Key Features

  Prepare for various Cisco certifications: Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core (ENCOR), and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design (ENSLD)

  You Will Learn How To

  • 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

  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:

  • CCNA Certification Training
  • CCNP ENCOR Training

  We recommend prior attendance of the courses

  • Wireless Fundamentals 1 (WFUN1) and Wireless Fundamentals 2 (WFUN2) or
  • Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

  Who Should Attend

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

Cisco SDA Basics Course Outline

Learning Objectives

• 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