This course will cover the basics of installing and operation of the Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) running version 2.x. The Cisco DNAC is a stand-alone product that provides a single dashboard for every fundamental management task to simplify running an enterprise network. The DNAC is the management piece of the Software Defined Access (SDA) solution.
Prerequisites
- A valid CCNA certification or level of knowledge is recommended.
- Foundational understanding of network design, routing, switching, QoS, and security
- Understanding of Cisco Discovery Protocol, Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), DNS, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- Understanding of TCP protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, and Telnet
- Understanding of routing concepts and the ability to configure routing protocols such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Basic knowledge of SDN, northbound APIs, southbound APIs, and (REST) APIs
- Understanding of WLAN parameters
- Basic understanding of wireless controllers (WLCs) and access point (AP) capabilities