Cisco Software-Defined Access

<p><strong>The definitive Cisco SD-Access resource from the architects who train Cisco's own engineers and partners<br></strong></p> <p>This comprehensive book guides you through all aspects of planning implementing and operating Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). Through practical use cases you'll learn how to use intent-based networking Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA Center to improve any campus network's security and simplify its management.</p> <p>Drawing on their unsurpassed experience architecting solutions and training technical professionals inside and outside Cisco the authors explain when and where to leverage Cisco SD-Access instead of a traditional legacy design. They illuminate the fundamental building blocks of a modern campus fabric architecture show how to design a software-defined campus that delivers the most value in your environment and introduce best practices for administration support and troubleshooting.</p> <p>Case studies show how to use Cisco SD-Access to address secure segmentation plug and play software image management (SWIM) host mobility and more. The authors also present full chapters on advanced Cisco SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center topics plus detailed coverage of Cisco DNA monitoring and analytics.</p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Learn how Cisco SD-Access addresses key drivers for network change including automation and security</li> <li>Explore how Cisco DNA Center improves network planning deployment evolution and agility</li> <li>Master Cisco SD-Access essentials: design components best practices and fabric construction</li> <li>Integrate Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE and smoothly onboard diverse endpoints</li> <li>Efficiently operate Cisco SD-Access and troubleshoot common fabric problems step by step</li> <li>Master advanced topics including multicast flows Layer 2 flooding and the integration of IoT devices</li> <li>Extend campus network policies to WANs and data center networks</li> <li>Choose the right deployment options for Cisco DNA Center in your environment</li> <li>Master Cisco DNA Assurance analytics and tests for optimizing the health of clients network devices and applications</li> </ul> <p></p>