Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA): Use Case Implementation, Operations, & Troubleshooting
This five-day, instructor-led deep-dive course explores Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) and how it enables intent-based networking using Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center). The course covers design, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of SDA across multiple solution verticals. Participants gain hands-on experience implementing SDA fabrics, applying segmentation-based security, integrating assurance and automation, and resolving operational issues. The training emphasizes real-world use cases, from zero-touch site deployment to distributed campus designs, while leveraging analytics and automation to align network operations with business intent.This course qualifies for 50 Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits.
- Articulate the business and technical value of Cisco SD-Access use cases
- Explain how Cisco Catalyst Center supports SDA lifecycle workflows
- Design and deploy SDA fabrics for multiple enterprise scenarios
- Integrate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for identity-based policy enforcement
- Implement network segmentation using Virtual Networks (VNs) and Scalable Group Tags (SGTs)
- Provision and automate network devices using Plug-and-Play, LAN Automation, and templates
- Monitor network, client, and application health using Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
- Integrate SDA with ServiceNow and Infoblox for end-to-end IT workflows
- Apply structured troubleshooting methods for SDA design, policy, provisioning, and assurance
- IT Management seeking efficient and flexible network service delivery
- IT Solution Architects designing SDA-enabled enterprise networks
- IT and Network Security Architects implementing segmentation-based security
- IT Operations Engineers integrating network and application visibility into operations
- Network Administrators and Operations Teams installing, configuring, and operating SDA environments
- Networking Field Engineers deploying and maintaining SDA using Cisco Catalyst Center
- Experience implementing enterprise LAN networks
- Basic understanding of enterprise switching and wireless connectivity
- Basic understanding of enterprise routing
- Familiarity with AAA (authentication, authorization, accounting) processes
- Programming knowledge (Python, REST APIs) is helpful but not required