(SDAFND) Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals

Learn about Cisco SDA fundamentals to implement single-site fabric networks. Join us at SDAFND training. Start now!

Duration

3 days

Version

1.0

CE Credits

18

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CLCs

28

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Course Overview

The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) is an instructor-led or virtual instructor-led course that 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)

Start Your SDAFND Journey with Us!

Hey! I’m thrilled to guide you on your journey to mastering SDAFND!

Welcome! This SDAFND course is tailored to introduce you to Software-Defined Access. Together, we’ll learn about it and start you on your journey to bringing Software-Defined Networking to your Campus Network! Let’s start your SDAFND journey together!

Mohamed Abdulaziz

Senior Instructor

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Dates and Prices

Date Language Location Price|

05.05.2025 - 07.05.2025

English

Online, GMT+2

2280 €

2310 $

or 28 CLC

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27.10.2025 - 29.10.2025

English

Online, GMT+1

2280 €

2310 $

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Language: English

Location: Online

Price:  2280 € 2310 $ or 28 CLC

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Language: English

Location: Online

Price:  2280 € 2310 $

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All prices exclude VAT.

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Objectives

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  • 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

Who should enroll?

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

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Course Outline

  • 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

Lab Outline

  • Explore Cisco DNA Center User Interface
  • Verify Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP) Operation in Cisco SD-Access
  • Integrate Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE)
  • Provision Access Points in Cisco DNA Center
  • Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation
  • Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation (cont.)
  • Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric
  • Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric (cont.)
  • Explore Cisco DNA Center Assurance
  • Cisco DNA Assurance Issues and Guided Remediation
  • Interact with Cisco DNA Center Intent APIs Using Python

Prerequisite Knowledge

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:

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