Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)
- Module Topics
- Lesson 1: Traditional Network Challenges
- Network Landscape Challenges
- Business Policy Challenges
- Network Management Scalability Challenges
- Challenges with Network Management
- Lesson 2: Intent Based Networking
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center
- Lesson 4: Cisco Catalyst Center Architecture and Deployment Options
- Lesson 5: Key Features and Use Cases
- Lesson 6: Cisco Catalyst Center Licensing
Module 2: CCC and ISE Integration
- Lesson 1: CCC-ISE Integration Overview
- Lesson 2: CCC- ISE Integration Benefits
- Lesson 3: Integration Process
Module 3: Cisco Catalyst Center Workflow
- Lesson 1: Network Hierarchy
- Lesson 2: Network Settings
- Lesson 3: Image Repository
- Lesson 4: Network Profiles
- Lesson 5: Authentication Template
Module 4: Network Discovery
- Lesson 1: Device Inventory
- Lesson 2: Device Onboarding
- Lesson 3: PnP Device Onboarding
- Lesson 4: Templates
- Lesson 5: Discover and Provision Wireless Devices
Module 5: Telemetry and Application Health
- Lesson 1: Visibility Challenges in Enterprise Networking
- Lesson 2: Application Telemetry
- Lesson 3: Assurance
- Lesson 4: Application Health
Module 6: Application Recognition and Visibility
- Lesson 1: Application Recognition Overview
- Lesson 2: Application Visibility View
Module 7: Cisco Catalyst Center-Umbrella Integration
- Lesson 1: Umbrella Introduction
- Lesson 2: CCC and Umbrella Integration
- Lesson 3: Cisco Umbrella Workflow
Module 8: Network Troubleshooting and Monitoring with Catalyst Center
- Lesson 1: Insights, Issues and Trends in the Network
- Lesson 2: Monitor and Manage CCC Integrations
- Lesson 3: Intelligent Capture Introduction
- Lesson 4: Hardware and Software Compatibility
- Lesson 5: Client-Side Features
- Lesson 6: AP-Side Features
Module 9: Cisco Sensor AP
- Lesson 1: Cisco Aironet Active Sensor
- Lesson 2: Sensor Deployment and Provisioning
- Lesson 3: Sensor Data Flow
- Lesson 4: Sensor Tests
Module 10: CCC-Thousand Eyes Integration
- Lesson 1: Thousand Eyes Introduction
- Lesson 2: Cisco Thousand Eyes Tests
- Lesson 3: Thousand Eyes Use Cases
- Lesson 4: Thousand Eyes Deployment
- Lesson 5: CCC and Thousand Eyes Integration
Module 11: AI Endpoint Analytics
- Lesson 1: Current Network Challenges
- Lesson 2: Endpoint Analytics
- Lesson 3: Endpoint Profiling
- Lesson 4: Trust Analytics
Module 12: Cisco Catalyst Center Reporting
- Lesson 1: Reports Introduction
- Lesson 2: Reporting Categories and Templates
- Lesson 3: Generate and View Reports
Module 13: Cisco Catalyst Center Compliance
- Lesson 1: Compliance Overview
- Lesson 2: CCC Configuration Compliance Workflow
Module 14: RBAC and Backup-Restore
- Lesson 1: Role Based Access (RBAC)
- Lesson 2: Backup and Restore Introduction
- Lesson 3: Backup Server Requirements
- Lesson 4: Backup Storage Requirements
Module 15: Rogue Management
- Lesson 1: Rogue AP Introduction
- Lesson 2: Rogue AP Management
- Lesson 3: Rogue AP Containment
- Lesson 4: Advanced Wireless Intrusion Prevention System
Module 16: Software Image Management (SWIM)
- Lesson 1: Software Image Management
- Lesson 2: Software Maintenance Update
- Lesson 3: ITSM Integration – Change Management
Module 17: CCC Programmability
- Lesson 1: Cisco Catalyst Center Programmability
Module 18: Prime to CCC Migration
- Lesson 1: Cisco Catalyst Center Readiness
- Lesson 2: Migration Strategy Overview
- Lesson 3: Migration Preparation
- Lesson 4: Performing the Migration
- Lesson 5: Parallel Run
- Lesson 6: Post-Migration and Best Practices
LAB OUTLINE
Lab 1: Installation of Catalyst Center from Scratch
Lab 2: Catalyst Center Cluster Configuration
Lab 3: Navigate the Catalyst Center GUI
Lab 4: Integrate Cisco ISE with Catalyst Center
Lab 5: Design the Network Hierarchy and Configure Network Settings
Lab 6: Discover Wired Device Manually in the Inventory, Assign to Site, and Provision
Lab 7: Discover Wired Device Using Plug and Play (PnP) Using Template Editor
Lab 8: Discover and Provision C9800 WLC, Configure Wireless SSIDs and Network Profiles
Lab 9: Configure C9800 WLC Using Template Editor
Lab 10: Configure Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Telemetry Profiles and Apply to Devices
Lab 11: Generate and Monitor Application Traffic on Catalyst Center for Clients
Lab 12: Application Visibility and Generate Client Traffic to Monitor Top Applications on Catalyst Center
Lab 13: Catalyst Center Umbrella Integration for DNS or SIG (Secure Internet Gateway)
Lab 14: Assurance Dashboards – Health, Issues, and WiFi 6 on Catalyst Center
Lab 15: Intelligent Packet Capture and Spectrum Analysis
Lab 16: 1800s AP as Sensor
Lab 17: Application Visibility with Thousand Eyes and Catalyst Center
Lab 18: AI Endpoint Analytics on Catalyst Center
Lab 19: Rogue Detection Lab
Lab 20: Reporting on Cisco Catalyst Center
Lab 21: Catalyst Center Configuration Backup on External Server
Lab 24: IOS-XE Device Upgrade/Downgrade Using SWIM via Catalyst Center
Lab 25: Configure User, User Profile, and Roles
Lab 26: Configure RBAC to Manage Cisco Catalyst Center
Lab 27: Prime to Cisco Catalyst Center Migration