
Digital Network Architecture (DNA)
This course highlights the need for digitization in networks and the guiding principles of DNA. It also provides hands-on labs to demonstrate DNA automation using Cisco APIC-EM and virtualization using Cisco Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).

Digital Network Architecture (DNA)
This course highlights the need for digitization in networks and the guiding principles of DNA. It also provides hands-on labs to demonstrate DNA automation using Cisco APIC-EM and virtualization using Cisco Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
Course Introduction
This 10-day instructor led Digital Network Architecture Implementation Essential (DNAIE) course is designed to provide candidates with an insight into Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) and its solution components. The key to success is based on the program’s objectives as follows:
- Course contents are based on guidelines created by experts and cover all topics specified in Cisco blueprint.
- Dedicated Monitoring to evaluate and report candidates progress
- Extensive hands-on lab exercises
- Evaluation and Assignments
- Industry Experienced Certified instructors
Course Highlights
- Project manager can be assigned to track candidates’ performance
- Curriculum based on course outlines defined by Cisco.
- This Instructor-led classroom course is designed with an aim to build theoretical knowledge supplemented by ample hands-on lab exercises
- Facility of Lab on cloud available (based on booking)
- Courseware includes reference material to maximize learning.
- Assignments and test to ensure concept absorption.
- Courseware includes reference material to maximize learning.
- Assignments and test to ensure concept absorption.
- Repeating of lectures allowed (based on seat availability)
Course Objectives
- Upon completing this course, candidates 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 Cisco Network Plug and Play, EasyQoS, IWAN, and Path Trace.
- Implement network virtualization using Cisco NFV in an Enterprise branch network.
- Implement network analytics using Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Cloud.
- Implement network security using Cisco StealthWatch, Cisco TrustSec, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Understand enterprise fabric and implementing DNA Secure Access.
Course Topics
Identifying the Role of the Digital Network Architecture in the Contemporary Network
•Identifying Cisco Digital Network Architecture Vision.
•Identifying the Digital Network Architecture Solution Components
•Identifying the Role of Automation and Orchestration Controllers in DNA
Implementing DNA Automation in the Core Network
•Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks
•Implementing Cisco Plug and Play Solution
•Implementing an EasyQos Solution
•Implementing Cisco Intelligent WAN Solution
•Troubleshooting Using Path Trace Application
Implementing DNA Automation in the Core Network
•Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization
•Implementing Network Programmability in a DNA Architecture
Implementing Network Analytics in Cisco DNA
•What is Network Analytics in Cisco DNA?
•DNA Analytics Architecture
•DNA Analytics Proof Points
•Network Data Platform Architecture
•CMX on premise
•Context-Aware Services Architecture
•CMX Connect
•Cisco CMX Analytics
•CMX API
•Cisco CMX Configuration
•Cisco CMX Cloud
Implementing Security in DNA Network
•Pervasive Security
•Introduction to NetFlow
•Introduction to Cisco StealthWatch
•Introduction to Cisco ISE
•Integrating Security Tools
Implementing the Enterprise Network Fabric in the DNA Architecture
•Understanding the Enterprise Fabric
•Implementing DNA Secure Access
Lab Topics
Not Available
Virtual Classroom
- Instructor led online training is an ideal vehicle for delivering training to individuals anywhere in the world at any time.
- This innovative approach presents live content with instructor delivering the training online.
- Candidates will be performing labs remotely on our labs on cloud in presence of an online instructor.
- Rstforum uses microsoft lync engine to deliver instructor led online training.
- Advances in computer network technology, improvements in bandwidth, interactions, chat and conferencing, and realtime audio and video offers unparalleled training opportunities.
- Instructor led online training can helps today’s busy professionals to perform their jobs and upgrade knowledge by integrating self-paced instructor led online training in their daily routines.
Miscellaneous
- Minimum batch size required for batch is 10 participants in the this course.
- The RST Forum reserves the right to cancel/postpone the class.
- Course schedule will be provided before commencement of the course.
- Certificate of participation will be awarded to participants with a minimum 90% attendance.
- All attendees are to observe the Copyright Law on intellectual properties such as software and courseware from respective vendors.
- The RST Forum reserves the right to include external participants in the program either for the entire course or individual courses.
- The RST Forum reserves the right to change/alter the sequence of courses. RST FORUM published Book would be given at 50% discounted rate to the forum students.