Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND)

Description
The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) training 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. The training will introduce the solution, its architecture and components, and guide you through labs to design and deploy simple Cisco SD-Access networks.
Though this training is not directly related to a certification, it provides fundamental knowledge for topics covered in the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification. This training also earns you 18 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How you’ll benefit
This training will help you:
• Deploy Cisco SD-Access networks
• Explain Cisco Software-Designed Access
• Operate, manage, and integrate Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center)
• Earn 18 CE credits toward recertification

Technology areas
• Software-Defined Access Networks

Objectives

• Describe Cisco SD-Access architecture and its components
• Explain Catalyst 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 Catalyst Center LAN Automation and Network PnP
• Deploy simple Cisco SD-Access fabric networks
• Monitor health and performance of the network with Catalyst Center Assurance
• Interact with the Catalyst Center Platform Intent APIs