Course Schedule
| Date | Time | Price | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 2,895.00 | |
| 04/13/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 2,895.00 | |
| 06/01/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 2,895.00 | |
| 08/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 2,895.00 | |
| 10/05/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 2,895.00 |
Overview
Introduction to Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) offer Cisco’s next-generation programmable digital network to help automate common network access security features and streamline the redundant, complex configuration required to allow different groups of users access to the network infrastructure. This 2-day network security training course allows network administrators to quickly allow differentiated access for end users on the network while allowing the network to react automatically to day zero and other types of attacks using integration with Cisco ISE for Policy Enforcement with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center).
Prerequisites:
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Knowledge level equivalent to Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching
- Basic knowledge of Software Defined Networks
- Basic knowledge and experience with Cisco IOS, IOS XE and CLI
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Know and understand Cisco’s SD-Access concepts, features, benefits, terminology and the way this approach innovates common administrative tasks on today’s networks.
- Differentiate and explain each of the building blocks of SD-Access Solution
- Explain the concept of “Fabric” and the different node types that conform it (Fabric Edge Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Border Nodes)
- Describe the role of LISP in Control Plane and VXLAN in Data Plane for SD-Access Solution
- Understand the role of Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC) as the solution orchestrator and Intelligent GUI
- Be familiar with workflow approach in Catalyst Center and its 4 Steps: Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Anyone interested in knowing about Catalyst/DNA Center and SD-Access
- Personnel involved in SD-Access Design and Implementation
- Network Operations team with SD-Access solution
- Network admin staff that deal with User Access
- Channel Partner SEs and other sales support
- Network Access Control administration
- Network Administrators
- Network Architects
- Network Engineers
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to Cisco’s Software Defined Access (SD-Access)
Module 2: SD-Access Campus Fabric
Module 3: Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) and Workflow for SD-Access
Module 4: Catalyst/DNA Center Workflow First Step – Design
Module 5: Catalyst/DNA Center Workflow Second Step – Policy
Module 6: Catalyst/DNA Center Workflow Third Step – Provision
Module 7: DNA Center Workflow Fourth Step – Assurance
Module 8: Implementing WLAN in SD-Access Solution
Module 9: Campus Fabric External Connectivity for SD-Access
FAQ
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You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.