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Implementing and Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance (IACCCA)
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The duration of the Implementing & Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance course is 5 days.
Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) is the next-generation intent-based networking platform, providing centralized automation and assurance for enterprise networks. Version 3.1.3 introduces advanced AI-driven analytics, improved telemetry, Energy Management capabilities, and deeper integrations with Cisco Secure Access DNS Security and Splunk for observability. This course focuses on Catalyst Center Assurance, enabling proactive, predictive, and real-time monitoring of network, client, and application health.
Catalyst Center Assurance delivers significant business value by reducing operational complexity, accelerating troubleshooting, and enabling proactive network management. By leveraging AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and real-time telemetry, organizations can ensure optimal application and client experience, minimize downtime, and align network performance with business intent. This approach transforms IT operations from reactive to predictive, improving efficiency and resilience.
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Course Outline and Details
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Practical experience with LAN/WAN management
- Familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE concepts
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- IT Solution Architects
- Network Security Architects
- Networking Admin and Operations
- Networking Field Engineers
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Explain Catalyst Center architecture, features, and workflows (Design, Policy, Provision, Assurance)
- Install and configure Catalyst Center appliance
- Discover and provision devices using Catalyst Center templates and profiles
- Implement Assurance services for network, client, and application health, including Energy Management
- Integrate Catalyst Center with Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Access DNS Security, ThousandEyes, and Splunk
- Utilize AI Analytics and ML capabilities for predictive insights
- Perform maintenance tasks including reporting, backup, and software image management (SWIM)
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
- Catalyst Center architecture and components
- Intent-based networking principles
- Catalyst Center Assurance use cases
- Integration with Cisco ISE
- Energy Management overview and benefits
Module 2: Design
- Enterprise hierarchy and site design
- Network settings and IPAM
- Software Image Management (SWIM) workflows
- Wireless profiles and guest portals
- AAA, SNMP, Syslog configuration
- Energy Management configuration in design phase
Module 3: Discovery and Provision
- Device discovery protocols (CDP, LLDP, SNMP)
- Plug and Play onboarding
- Template-based provisioning (Day-0 and Day-N)
- Assigning devices to sites and applying profiles
- Energy telemetry activation during provisioning
Module 4: Monitoring Device, Client, and Application Health
- Telemetry and Assurance dashboards
- Wired/wireless client health analysis
- Application performance monitoring
- Energy Management telemetry and reporting
- Custom health score tuning
Module 5: Application Visibility and Cisco Secure Access DNS Security Integration
- Application visibility workflows
- Cisco Secure Access DNS Security overview
- Integration steps and policy mapping
- Use cases for DNS-layer protection
Module 6: Troubleshooting and Insights
- Detecting issues and trends
- Root cause analysis with Assurance
- Integration with external monitoring tools
Module 7: Assurance Troubleshooting Tools
- Sensor tests and configuration
- Intelligent Capture workflows
- Spectrum Analysis for RF troubleshooting
Module 8: Catalyst Center and ThousandEyes
- ThousandEyes integration for end-to-end visibility
- Application path visualization
- Use cases for SaaS and WAN monitoring
Module 9: AI Analytics and Machine Learning
- Predictive insights and anomaly detection
- Endpoint Analytics enhancements
- AI-driven recommendations for remediation
Module 10: Splunk Integration for Assurance
- Catalyst Center API integration with Splunk
- Telemetry export and visualization
- Dashboards and alerting in Splunk
- Use cases for advanced observability
Module 11: Catalyst Center Maintenance
- Reports and compliance
- Backup and restore procedures
- SWIM operations and image compliance
- System health checks and upgrade planning
Lab Outline
Lab 1: Navigate Catalyst Center GUI and dashboards
Lab 2: Integrate Cisco ISE with Catalyst Center
Lab 3: Design network hierarchy and configure settings
Lab 4: Discover and provision wired devices
Lab 5: Plug and Play onboarding with templates
Lab 6: Configure Catalyst 9800 WLC and wireless SSIDs
Lab 7: Apply Assurance telemetry profiles
Lab 8: Monitor application traffic and visibility
Lab 9: Cisco Secure Access DNS Security integration
Lab 10: ThousandEyes integration for application visibility
Lab 11: AI Endpoint Analytics and predictive insights
Lab 12: Energy Management telemetry configuration
Lab 13: Splunk integration and dashboard creation
Lab 14: SWIM image upgrade/downgrade
Lab 15: Backup Catalyst Center configuration