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Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals
The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) course introduces you to Cisco Software-Defined Access and teaches you, through a combination of lectures and labs, how to implement simple,...
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$2,600 USD
Duration
3 days
Course Code
SDAFND-NTO
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Overview
The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) 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. SDAFNDwill introduce the solution, its architecture and components, and guide you through labs to design and deploy simple Cisco SD-Access networks. The course qualified for 18 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE). 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)
Skills Gained
Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to meet these overall objectives:
- 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 Can Benefit
The primary audience for this course are as follows:
- Field engineers
- Network engineers
- Network administrators
- System engineers
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- 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) v1.0
- Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.1
Course Details
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: Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- 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) [Simulation]
- Provision Access Points in Cisco DNA Center [Simulation]
- Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation [Simulation]
- Provision Underlay Networks with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation (cont.)
- Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric [Simulation]
- Deploy Cisco SD-Access Single Site Fabric (cont.)
- Explore Cisco DNA Center Assurance [Simulation]
- Cisco DNA Assurance Issues and Guided Remediation [Simulation]
- Interact with Cisco DNA Center Intent APIs Using Python
NOTE: Some of these lab activities are simulations and are marked as such following the name of the lab activity.
Schedule
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May 27, 2025 - May 29, 2025 (3 days)
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FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
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At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
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It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
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Reviews
the course is good, covers many aspects, wish the lab is a little bit more in depth
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