DNAIE - Cisco Digital Network Architecture Implementation Essentials

Module 1: Identifying the Role of Digital Network Architecture in Contemporary Network

Lesson 1: Identifying the Cisco Digital Network Architecture Vision
Lesson 2: Identifying the Digital Network Architecture Solution
Lesson 3: Identifying the Role of Automation and Orchestration Controllers in DNA

Module 2: Implementing DNA Automation in Core Networks

Lesson 1: Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks
Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco Plug and Play Solutions
Lesson 3: Implementing an EasyQoS Solution
Lesson 4: Implementing the Cisco Intelligent WAN Solution
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Using Path Trace Application
Lesson 6: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization
Lesson 7: Implementing Network Programmability in a DNA Architecture

Module 3: Implementing Network Analytics in Cisco DNA

Lesson1: What is Network Analytics in Cisco DNA?
Lesson 2: DNA Analytics Architecture
Lesson 3: DNA Analytics Proof Points
Lesson 4: Network Data Platform Architecture
Lesson 5: CMX on Premise
Lesson 6: Context-Aware Services Architecture
Lesson 7: CMS Connect
Lesson 8: Cisco CMX Analytics
Lesson 9: CMX API
Lesson 10: Cisco CMX Configuration
Lesson 11: Cisco CMX Cloud

Module 4: Implementing Security in a DNA Network

Lesson 1: Pervasive Security
Lesson 2: Introduction to NetFlow
Lesson 3: Introduction to Cisco Stealthwatch
Lesson 4: Introduction to Cisco ISE
Lesson 5: Integrating Security Tools

Module 5: Implementing Enterprise Network Fabric in the DNA Architecture

Lesson 1: Understanding the Enterprise Fabric
Lesson 2: Implementing DNA Secure Access

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to: 

• Identify the Digital Network Architecture solution by describing the vision, strategy, general concepts, and components of it
• Implement network automation using Cisco APIC-EM and the built-in applications like Network Plug and Play, EasyQoS, IWAN, and Path Trace
• Implement network virtualization using Cisco Network Function Virtualization in Enterprise branch network
• Implement network analytics using Cisco Connected Mobile Experience (CMX) cloud
• Implement network security using Cisco StealthWatch, Cisco TrustSec and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Discovery 1: Introducing Cisco APIC-EM GUI-Network, Devise, and Topology Discovery Using APIC-EM
Discovery 2: Implementing Network Plug and Play using Cisco APIC-EM
Discovery 3: Implementing Easy QoS Using Cisco APIC-EM GUI
Discovery 4: Site Provisioning and Monitoring Using Cisco IWAN Application
Discovery 5: Path Trace Application Using Cisco APIC-EM
Discovery 6: Site Provisioning with NFVIS on Cisco UCS C220 M3 Server Using OAM Servers
Discovery 7: Initial Switch and WLC Configuration for Cisco CMX
Discovery 8: Adding Maps to Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Discovery 9: Continuing to Add Maps to Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Discovery 10: AP Placement and Orientation
Discovery 11: Exporting Maps from Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Discovery 12: Performing the Initial Configuration of CMX
Discovery 13: Using the System Settings Menu to Configure Cisco CMX
Discovery 14: Adding Outline Wall to CMX Floor Plan Maps
Discovery 15: Using Detect and Connect
Discovery 16: Continuing to Customize Detect and Locate in CMX
Discovery 17: Working with Analytics in Cisco CMX
Discovery 18: Working with Customized Reports in the Analytics Service
Discovery 19: Continuing to Add Widgets to a Customized Report in CMX
Discovery 20: Initial Portal Creation in Connect and Engage
Discovery 21: Adding and Deleting an Element and Adding a Background Image to the Portal Template
Discovery 22: Customizing Text and Registration Elements in the Portal Template
Discovery 23: Exploring the Background Image, Themes, and Languages in the Portal Template
Discovery 24: Login to the CMX Portal
Discovery 25: Configuring the WKAN and Security in the WLC to Support CMX Cloud
Discovery 26: Configuring an ACL in the WLC for use with CMX Cloud
Discovery 27: Create a Presence Site in CMX Cloud
Discovery 28: Connecting a Client to the Wi-Fi Network
Discovery 29: Working with Presence Analytics and Connect and Engage
Discovery 30: Using the Manage Function in CMX Cloud
Discovery 31: Meraki Integration with CMX Cloud

It is recommended, but not required, to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course: 

• Foundational understanding of network design
• Foundational understanding of network routing operations
• Foundational understanding of network Qos operations
• Foundational understanding of network security operations
• Understanding of CDP, LLDP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, and SNMP
• Understanding of TCP protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, and telnet
• Understanding of routing concepts and also be able to configure routing protocols like EIRGP and OSPF
• Understanding of Enterprise WAN and DMVPN
• Understanding of firewall operation (especially transparent mode)
• Basic understanding of Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Basic understanding of KVM Virtualization
• Basic understanding of programming concepts
• Basic understanding of SDN, Northbound APIs, Southbound API, and REST API
• Understanding of WLAM parameters
• Basic understanding of WLC and AP capabilities in WLC
• Understanding of Power over Ethernet (PoE) in Cisco Switches

• Experienced network engineers working for Enterprise customers who are early adopters of Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture
• Channel Partner Field Engineers who are supporting trials and early deployments of DNA