Cisco SDA Training – Cisco SD Access Training
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of networking, Cisco SD-Access has emerged as a transformative technology. Embarking on a journey into the world of networking requires not just knowledge but a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies. I-Medita;s Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training goes beyond traditional training methods, offering a dynamic and immersive learning experience.
What you’ll learn in Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training
Our Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training course teaches you how to successfully deploy the Cisco® Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) solution in your enterprise network. This advanced-level, instructor-led hands-on course covers SD-Access fundamentals, provisioning, policies, integration, border operations, and migration strategies. The course also discusses how Cisco SD-Access fits into the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA).This training covers key aspects of Cisco SD-Access, including its role in addressing network change drivers, automation, and security. You will explore the capabilities of Cisco DNA Center and learn to integrate it with Cisco ISE for efficient endpoint management. Gain skills in operating and troubleshooting Cisco SD-Access networks, extending policies to WANs and data centers, and optimizing performance through Cisco DNA Assurance. By the end, you’ll be equipped to implement, operate, and troubleshoot SD-Access effectively, enhancing security and network management in your organization’s campus networks.
How you’ll benefit with Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training
- Acquire skills and knowledge to configure and maintain a network infrastructure using Cisco SD-Access.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Cisco SD-Access, its implementation, and integration with Cisco DNA Center and related technologies.
- Design, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco SD-Access networks to improve security, simplify management, and enhance campus network performance.
- Understand Cisco DNA Assurance for optimizing client, device, and application health.
- Efficiently operate Cisco SD-Access and troubleshoot fabric-related issues.
- Learn to integrate Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and onboard diverse endpoints effectively.
- Enhance your career opportunities in enterprise networking with hands-on expertise in Cisco SD-Access.
Who should enroll in Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training
- Network Administrator
- System Installers
- System Integrators
- System Administrators
- Solutions Designers
- Network Engineers
- Help Desk Technician
- Network Support Technician
- Candidates planning to take Cisco CCNP, SD-WAN, or CCIE EI examinations
Cisco SDA Training Course Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of enterprise WAN design
- CCNP-level core networking knowledge
- Ability to use Windows and Linux CLI tools such as ping, SSH, or running scripts
- Familiarity with switching technologies, Cisco ISE, and work experience with traditional networking technologies
Training Details – Cisco SDA Training – Cisco SD Access Training
| Training Name | Cisco SDA Training – Cisco SD Access Training |
| Training Type | Instructor Led Training (Classroom/Online) |
| Batches Available | Regular (Mon-Thu) and (Sat-Sun) |
| Training Duration | 50+ Hours Approx |
| Daily Training Hours | 2/3 hours per day |
| Payment Mode | All Payment Options Accepted |
| Recorded Video Lectures | 06 Months same classes video recording access |
| Study Material | Workbooks, Notes Handouts, Exam Prep Material, Interview Prep Material |
| Learning Portal | World-class learning system (Web portal, iOS Application, Android Application) |
Devices Used for Labs
- 1 Catalyst 9300 Switch for Branch 1
- 3 Catalyst 3850 Switches for Branch 2
- 1 Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
- 1 Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- 1 Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) for Wireless Support
- EVE-NG for Traditional Network Design
Cisco SDA Training Course – Objectives
- Introduction and significance of Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Reasons behind the adoption of Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- SDN solutions offered by Cisco
- Building an end-to-end SDN solution using SD-Access, SD-WAN, and ACI/APIC
- Use-cases and features of Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Migrating existing networks to Cisco SD-Access
- Architecture of Cisco SD-Access
- Physical layer of Cisco SD-Access
- Devices involved in the physical layer of Cisco SD-Access
- Catalyst 9k Platform Switches and IOS-XE used in Cisco SD-Access
- Intermediate nodes in Cisco SD-Access
- Roles of devices in the physical layer of Cisco SD-Access
- Fabric-in-a-box feature in Cisco SD-Access
- Network layer of Cisco SD-Access
- Components of the SD-Access fabric, including underlay and overlay
- Underlay in Cisco SD-Access: Layer 2 and Layer 3 options
- Manual and automated underlay options in Cisco SD-Access
- Overlay in Cisco SD-Access: control plane, data plane, and policy plane
- Traditional vs. LISP routing architecture and implementation in Cisco SD-Access
- Data plane in Cisco SD-Access based on VxLAN technology
- Use of VxLAN and VxLAN-GPO in Cisco SD-Access
- Policy plane in Cisco SD-Access based on Cisco TrustSec
- Macro and micro segmentation using virtual networks and scalable group tags
- Elements of Cisco TrustSec: SGT, contracts, and policy matrix
- Operations of Cisco TrustSec: classification, propagation, and enforcement
- Controller layer in Cisco SD-Access
- Controllers used in Cisco SD-Access: Cisco DNAC and ISE
- Cisco DNA Center Appliance: hardware specifications, scalability, and high availability cluster
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): benefits, components, and personas
- Management layer of Cisco SD-Access: GUI and API access to Cisco DNAC
- Different workflows in Cisco DNAC and exploring Cisco DNAC APIs
Cisco SDA Training Course – Detailed Outline
- Introduction to Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Why Software-Defined Networking?
- SDN Solutions offered by Cisco
- End-to-End SDN Solution using SD-Access, SD-WAN and ACI/APIC
- Cisco SD-Access Solution, use-cases and features
- Migrating existing network to Cisco SDA
- Cisco SD-Access Architecture
- SD-Access Physical Layer
- SD-Access Network Layer
- SD-Access Controller Layer
- SD-Access Management Layer
- Devices at SD-Access Physical Layer
- Catalyst 9k Platform Switches and IOS-XE
- Intermediate Nodes in SD-Access
- Extended and Policy Extended Nodes
- Roles of Devices at SD-Access Physical Layer
- Fabric Edge Node
- Fabric Control Plane Node
- Fabric Border Node – Internal, External and Anywhere
- Fabric-in-a-Box Feature
- Components of SD-Access Fabric – Underlay and Overlay
- SD-Access Underlay
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Underlay
- Manual and Automated Underlay
- SD-Access Overlay
- Control Plane
- Data Plane
- Policy Plane
- Traditional vs LISP Routing Architecture
- SD-Access Control Plane based on LISP
- LISP Terminology – EID and RLOC, MS/MR
- LISP Terminology – iTR, eTR, xTR, PiTR, PeTR, PxTR
- Traditional LISP vs SD-Access Implementation of LISP
- SD-Access Data Plane based on VxLAN
- Why VxLAN?
- VxLAN-GPO in SD-Access
- SD-Access Policy Plane based on Cisco TrustSec
- Macro Segmentation using Virtual Network
- Micro Segmentation using Scalable Group Tag
- Elements of CTS – SGT, Contracts, Policy Matrix
- CTS Operations – Classification, Propagation & Enforcement
- Controllers used in SD-Access – Cisco DNAC and ISE
- Cisco DNA Center Appliance
- Hardware Specifications of Cisco DNAC
- Appliance Scale
- High Availability Cluster of Cisco DNAC
- NCP Sub-System of Cisco DNAC
- NDP Sub-System of Cisco DNAC
- Correlation between NCP and NDP
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- ISE Benefits and Use-Cases
- Components of ISE
- ISE Node, Types and Personas – PSN, PAN, MnT and PXG
- Network Access Device
- GUI and API to Access Cisco DNAC
- Different Workflows in Cisco DNAC
- Design Workflow
- Policy Workflow
- Provision Workflow
- Assurance Workflow
- Other Generic Workflows in DNAC
- Exploring Cisco DNAC APIs
- Deploying Cisco SD-Access in a Distributed Campus
- Fabric Sites in Cisco SD-Access
- Fabric Domain and Transit
- Using IP Transits to connect to External Domain and Multisite
- Fabric Sites Connecting on WAN Transit
- Cisco SD-Access Transit
- Cisco SD-WAN Transit
- Requirements of Creating SD-Access Fabric
- Fabric Location
- Fabric VNs
- Fabric Device Roles
- Host Onboarding in Cisco SD-Access
- Authentication Template
- VN to IP Pool Mapping
- SSID to IP Pool Mapping
- Port-Assignment
- Cisco SDA Shared Services
- DHCP in Cisco SD-Access
- DNS and NTP in Cisco SD-Access
- Syslog, SNMP, AAA and Other Services
- Advance Cisco SD-Access Topics
- Cisco DNAC Tools – Topology, Command Runner, Security Advisories
- Software Image Management
- DNAC LAN Automation
- Multicast in SD-Access
- Head-End Replication
- Native Multicast
- Layer 2 Flooding
- Layer 2 Border and Inter-Site
- Traffic Flow in Cisco SD-Access – Intra/Inter/External Destinations
- Template Editor Tools
- PnP Process in Cisco SD-Access
- Wireless in Cisco SD-Access
- WLC and AP in Cisco SD-Access
- Initial Onboarding of Cisco WLC in SD-Access Fabric
- Wireless Profile and Template
- Enabling Wireless in a Fabric-Site
- Traffic Flow for Wireless Users in SD-Access Fabric
- Cisco SD-Access Assurance
- Cisco DNA Analytics
- DNA Assurance Architecture
- Streaming Telemetry and Health Dashboard
- Assurance Tools
- Intelligent Capture
- Anomaly Capture
- Path-Trace Analytic Tools
- Cisco AI Analytics
Labs to Cover – in Cisco SDA Training/Cisco SD Access Training
- Lab 01 – DNAC Installation and Initial Configuration
- Lab 02 – Role-Based Access Control in DNAC
- Lab 03 – General Settings and Overview of Cisco DNAC
- Lab 04 – Creating Sites in Design Workflow
- Lab 05 – Network Settings – IP Address Pools, DHCP, DNS and others
- Lab 06 – Creating Underlay Network Manually
- Lab 07 – Device Discovery – Discovery Tool and Manual
- Lab 08 – Assigning Devices to Sites
- Lab 09 – Device Provisioning using Provision Tool in DNAC
- Lab 10 – Implementing LAN Automation in Lab
- Lab 11 – Assigning Device Roles in SDA Fabric – Edge, Control & Border
- Lab 12 – Fusion Router Configuration for Fabric Border Node
- Lab 13 – Layer-3 Handoff Configuration
- Lab 14 – Host-Onboarding – VN/SGT Assignment, IP Address Pools
- Lab 15 – Host-Onboarding – Port Assignment
- Lab 16 – Enabling DHCP for User in VN
- Lab 17 – Authentication Templates in Cisco DNAC
- Lab 18 – Creating VN, SGT and Policy in Policy Workflow
- Lab 19 – Enabling Multicast Support, Layer 2 Border
- Lab 20 – Template Editor in Cisco SD-Access
- Lab 21 – Onboarding a WLC using PnP Process
- Lab 22 – Creating a Wireless Profile in Cisco SDA
- Lab 23 – Exploring DNAC API
- Lab 24 – Assurance Dashboard Overview
How long does Cisco SDA Training typically last?
The course spans 50+ hours, usually completed in 2–3 hours per day over weekdays or weekends.
Does this training prepare me for Cisco SD-Access or CCNP/CCIE exams?
Yes. The training covers SD-Access fundamentals, Cisco DNA Center, ISE integration, and advanced topics, preparing you for enterprise networking roles and Cisco certification exams.
Will I get hands-on lab access during the training?
Absolutely. Students get access to practical labs including DNAC setup, host onboarding, device provisioning, wireless and multicast configurations, and more.
Who should enroll in Cisco SDA Training?
This course is ideal for network engineers, administrators, system integrators, solutions designers, help desk technicians, and candidates preparing for Cisco CCNP/SD-WAN/CCIE exams.
What benefits will I gain from Cisco SDA Training?
You will learn to design, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco SD-Access networks, integrate Cisco DNA Center and ISE, optimize network performance, improve security, and enhance career opportunities in enterprise networking.
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This course includes:
- Total Duration : 40 Hrs (2 Months)
- Batches : Weekdays/Weekends
- Training Level : Advanced
- Lab Access: Yes, 24*7
- Training Mode: Classroom & Online
- Language: English, Hindi
- Interview Questions: Yes
- Exam Practice Questions: Yes
- Training Certificate: Yes
- Students Enrolled: 2463
- Placement Assistance: Yes
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