Introduction to SD-Access
02:00:00
SD-ACCESS – Software Defined ACCESS (Cisco)
Instructor
Saif Deshmukh
Instructor
Murtaza Ali
Course Overview
Unlock the full potential of your enterprise network by mastering Cisco SD-Access (SDA), the core component of Cisco’s Intent-Based Networking strategy. This comprehensive course is designed for network professionals ready to transition from traditional, box-by-box configuration to a software-defined, automated, and policy-driven fabric.
Why Enroll?
Cisco SD-Access transforms complexity into simplicity. By the end of this course, you won’t just know what SDA is—you will know how to design, deploy, and troubleshoot a fully functional SDA fabric, positioning you as an expert in the most in-demand enterprise networking skill today.
Start automating your network and elevate your career now.
What You'll Learn?
- Master the concepts, architecture, and components of Cisco SD-Access.
- Gain hands-on skills in deploying and configuring Cisco DNA Center.
- Learn to implement robust network segmentation using Group-Based Policy (SGTs).
- Automate device onboarding and software image management with Plug and Play (PnP).
- Understand the critical integration between SDA and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Reduce network configuration time from days to minutes through automation.
- Prepare for professional-level Cisco Enterprise certification exams.
- Network Engineers seeking to modernize their campus infrastructure.
- Network Architects designing Software-Defined networks.
- Network Consultants advising clients on Cisco SD-Access solutions.
- Engineers studying for Cisco CCNP Enterprise core and concentration exams.
- Security Engineers interested in policy and micro-segmentation capabilities.
- IT Managers overseeing network transformation projects.
- A foundational understanding of L2/L3 switching and routing concepts.
- Familiarity with network virtualization technologies like VXLAN is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Basic working knowledge of Cisco IOS-XE configuration syntax.
- A computer with an internet connection to access course materials.
- High-quality video lectures covering all SD-Access concepts and configuration steps.
- Downloadable PDF slides for every module.
- Access to pre-configured Cisco DNA Center lab topologies for hands-on practice (or link to lab environment).
- Configuration scripts and reference guides for common deployment tasks.
- End-of-module quizzes to test your understanding.
- A final, comprehensive SD-Access project or exam.
No reviews yet. Be the first to leave one!