New Training: Explain the Principles of SD-Access

In this 8-video skill, CBT Nuggets trainer Jeff Kish teaches you about the principles of Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). Gain an understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), the architecture and layers of SD-Access, and more. Watch this new Cisco training.

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This training includes:

• 8 videos
• 40 minutes of training

You’ll learn these topics in this skill:

• Intro
• Traditional Networks
• Benefits of SDN
• SD-Access Architecture
• SDA Physical Layer
• SDA Network Layer
• SDA Controller and Management Layers
• Review and Quiz

What is SD-Access?

SD-Access is a Cisco solution that extends their Digital Network Architecture (DNA) to campus networks through intent-based policy, automation and assurance. It offers organizations a more simplified approach for building such networks, by managing everything from security to user access policy.

SD-Access provides the following features:

• Network visibility
• Network management
• End-to-end segmentation for devices and users
• Automation of tasks related to network policy enforcement
• Adaptive learning
• Proactive responses to breaches

The DNA Center Controller lies at the heart of SD-Access and manages the network. Through a single platform, it includes applications that can help you with network design and security, configuring policies and creating virtual networks.

A SD-Access fabric includes four types of nodes. A border node connects with networks outside the fabric. An edge node connects devices to the fabric. Control plane nodes manage traffic between the edge nodes. Finally, intermediate nodes route IP traffic between the border and edge nodes.