After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
• Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), along with processs witching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking
• Implementation of redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol
• Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel
• Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol(EIGRP)
• Implementation and optimization of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies,packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
• Implementing External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking
• Implementing network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and VirtualRouter Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
• Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation(NAT)
• Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
• Implementing overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic RoutingEncapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
• Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
• Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture
• Describe wireless roaming and location services
• Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
  • Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-shared Key (PSK) wirelessclient authentication on a WLC
  • Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools
  • Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements(SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
  • Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands,as well as best practices in troubleshooting
  • Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP
  • Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the localdatabase, while exploring the features and benefits
  • Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, contentsecurity, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
  • Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent- BasedNetworking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
  • Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways
  • Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
  • Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
  • Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network
  • Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
  • Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF
  • Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

ENSDWI 300-415

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the Cisco SD-WAN overlay network and how modes of operation differ in legacy WAN versus SD-WAN
• Describe options for SD-WAN cloud and on-premises deployments, as well as how to deploy virtual vEdge andphysical cEdge devices with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and device templates
• Describe best practices in WAN routing protocols, as well as how to configure and implement transport- sideconnectivity, service-side routing, interoperability, and redundancy and high availability
• Describe dynamic routing protocols and best practices in an SD-WAN environment, transport-side connectivity, service-side connectivity, and how redundancy and high availability are achieved in SD- WAN environments
• Explain how to migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN, including typical scenarios for data center and branch
• Explain how to perform SD-WAN Day 2 operations, such as monitoring, reporting, logging, and upgrading

Knowledge and skills you should have before attending this course:

• Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
• Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
• Basic understanding of Python scripting
• Completion of the Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (ENSDW) course or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts as applied to large-scale live network deployments
• Strong understanding of enterprise wide area network design
• Strong understanding of routing protocol operation, including both interior and exterior routing protocol operation
• Familiarity with Transport Layer Security (TLS) and IP Security (IPSec)

• Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
• Understanding Cisco Switching Paths
• Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
• Building Redundant Switched Topology
• Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
• Understanding EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimizing OSPF
• Exploring EBGP
• Implementing Network Redundancy
• Implementing NAT
• Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
• Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
• Understanding Wireless Principles
• Examining Wireless Deployment Options
• Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services
• Examining Wireless AP Operation
• Understanding Wireless Client Authentication
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
• Introducing Multicast Protocols
• Introducing QoS
• Implementing Network Services
• Using Network Analysis Tools
• Implementing Infrastructure Security
• Implementing Secure Access Control
• Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center
• Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
• Understanding the Basics of Python Programming
• Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
• Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

• Investigate the CAM
• Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding
• Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
• Tuning Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
• Troubleshoot EtherChannel
• Implement Multi-area OSPF
• Implement OSPF Tuning
• Apply OSPF Optimization
• Implement OSPFv3
• Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
• Implementing Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP)
• Configure Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
• Implement NAT
• Configure and Verify Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
• Configure and Verify a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) Tunnel
• Configure Static Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) Point-to-Point Tunnels
• Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment
• Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
• Configure Syslog
• Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
• Configuring Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
• Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
• Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
• Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
• Configure Control Plane Policing
• Implement Local and Server-Based AAA
• Writing and Troubleshooting Python Scripts
• Explore JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Objects and Scripts in Python
• Use NETCONF Via SSH
• Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software

ENSDWI 300-415

• Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Network
• Cisco SD-WAN Deployment
  • Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
  • Deploying Edge Devices
  • Deploying Edge Devices with Zero-Touch Provisioning
  • Using Device Configuration Templates
  • Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability
• Cisco SD-WAN Routing Options
  • Using Dynamic Routing
  • Providing Site Redundancy and High Availability
  • Configuring Transport-Side Connectivity
• Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration
  • Reviewing Cisco SD-WAN Policy
  • Defining Advanced Control Policies
  • Defining Advanced Data Policies
  • Implementing Application-Aware Routing
  • Implementing Internet Breakouts and Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Cisco SD-WAN Migration and Interoperability
  • Examining Cisco SD-WAN Hybrid Scenarios
  • Performing a Migration
• Cisco SD-WAN Management and Operations
  • Performing Day-2 Operations
  • Performing UpgradesExamining Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
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