• Network Engineers
• Network Analysts
• Security Engineers
• IT Professionals
• Pre-Sales Engineers

• Learn about Cisco Catalyst Center product, intent-based networking, system architecture, and key features and use cases of Cisco Catalyst Center
• Use Cisco Catalyst Center automation (NetOps and SecOps), assurance (AIOps), and platform integration with DevOps in your enterprise network
• Deploy Cisco Catalyst Center based on pre-deployment requirements, and perform first-time setup procedures
• Describe high availability and scalability options for Cisco Catalyst Center, including clustering, link redundancy, and disaster recovery
• Explain Cisco Catalyst Center system settings, basic and advanced automation, device provisioning, and compliance audit procedures
• Configure Cisco Catalyst Center to onboard devices, integrate with ISE, automate device configurations, troubleshoot health of network devices, and track clients
• Describe Cisco SD-Access architecture, including fabric networking, underlay and overlay routing, and fabric node roles, and implement policy-based segmentation with group-based, IP-based, and application policies

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
• Basic understanding of network fundamentals
• Basic familiarity with Cisco ISE
• Basic familiarity with network automation and programmability
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
• Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE)
• Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC)

Cisco Catalyst Center Overview
• Introduction
• Intent-Based Networking
• System Architecture
• Key Features and Use Cases
• Automation and NetOps
• Automation and SecOps
• Assurance and AIOps
• Platform and DevOps
• Licensing and Device Support

Cisco Catalyst Center Deployment
• Introduction
• Deployment Options
• Pre-Deployment Requirements
• Maglev Installation
• First-Time Setup
• Application Installation

Cisco Catalyst Center High Availability and Scalability
• Introduction
• Scalability
• High Availability Options
• Three-Node Cluster Considerations
• Link Redundancy
• Clustering
• Disaster Recovery

Cisco Catalyst Center System Settings and Operations
• Introduction
• Basic Configuration
• System and Application Update
• Backup and Restore
• Cisco ISE Integration
• User Management

Cisco Catalyst Center Inventory, Discovery, and Device Manageability
• Introduction
• Network Hierarchy
• Device Inventory
• Network Discovery
• Device Controllability

Cisco Catalyst Center Basic Automation and Provisioning
• Introduction
• Basic Network Settings Automation
• Device Provisioning
• Configuration Monitoring and Compliance Audit
• Software Image Management

Cisco Catalyst Center Advanced Automation and Day-0 Onboarding
• Introduction
• Network Profiles
• Wireless Design Model Configuration
• Configuration Templates
• Device Onboarding Using Plug-and-Play

Cisco Prime Infrastructure to Cisco Catalyst Center Migration
• Introduction
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure to Cisco Catalyst Center Migration Options
• Migration Process and Tools
• Migration Assessment and Reporting Using Cisco PDART
• Data Migration Using Prime Data Migration Tool
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Catalyst Center Coexistence

Cisco Catalyst Center Health and Performance Monitoring
• Introduction
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Functional Components
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Data Collection
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Data Analytics and Metrics
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Health Scores
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Dashboard Time Ranges Concepts

Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Device, Client, and Application Health
• Introduction
• Network Device Health
• Device 360 View
• Client Health and Client 360 View
• Application Health and Application 360 View
• Reports in Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco Catalyst Center Issues, Insights, and Trends Monitoring
• Introduction
• Cisco AI Analytics
• Cisco AI Network Analytics – Anomaly Detection and Resolution
• Issues Operations
• AI-Driven Issues Resolution
• Trends, Insights, and Comparative Analysis
• Capacity, Security, and Wi-Fi 6 Readiness Insights

Cisco Catalyst Center Wireless Networks Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Introduction
• Assurance Tools for Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
• Assurance-Correlated Insights for Wireless Networks
• Intelligent Capture for Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
• Intelligent Capture to Troubleshoot Clients
• Intelligent Capture to Collect AP-Based Statistics

Cisco SD-Access Overview
• Introduction
• Cisco SD-Access Introduction
• Cisco SD-Access Fabric Networking
• Cisco SD-Access Fabric Nodes
• Wireless SD-Access Overview

Cisco Catalyst Center Policies
• Introduction
• Cisco Catalyst Center Policies Overview
• Group-Based Access Control Policies
• IP-Based Policies
• Application Policies

Cisco Catalyst Center Endpoint Visibility
• Introduction
• Endpoint Visibility Overview
• Group-Based Policy Analytics
• AI Endpoint Analytics

Cisco Catalyst Center Platform Overview
• Introduction
• Cisco Catalyst Center Platform Overview
• Intent-Based APIs
• Cisco Catalyst Center SDKs and other Tools
• Cisco Catalyst Center Notifications and Events
• Cisco Catalyst Center Event Webhooks
• Cisco Catalyst Center and Third-Party Integrations

Cisco Catalyst Center Network and Assurance Automation
• Introduction
• Cisco Catalyst Center Network Automation Workflow
• Cisco Catalyst Center Network Assurance Workflow

Labs
Discovery 1: Integrate Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center
• Task 1: Prepare Cisco ISE for Integration
• Task 2: Integrate Cisco ISE & Catalyst Center
• Task 3: Examine Cisco Catalyst Center Logs

Discovery 2: Add Network Devices to Cisco Catalyst Center
• Task 1: Explore Network Devices Configuration
• Task 2: Create Network Hierarchy
• Task 3: Add Network Devices to Inventory
• Task 4: Assign Network Devices to Sites

Discovery 3: Automate Basic Device Configuration Using Cisco Catalyst Center
• Task 1: Configure Basic Network Settings
• Task 2: Provision a Network Device
• Task 3: Deploy a Wireless Network
• Task 4: Examine Activities Tab to See Administrative Tasks

Discovery 4: Upgrade Network Device using Cisco Catalyst Center
• Task 1: Import a Network Device Image
• Task 2: Tag an Image as Golden
• Task 3: Upgrade a Network Device

Discovery 5: Automate Network Device Configuration Using a Template
• Task 1: Create a Template
• Task 2: Create a Network Profile
• Task 3: Provision a Network Device
• Task 4: Troubleshoot Provisioning Process

Discovery 6: Onboard a Device Using PnP
• Task 1: Create Day-0 Configuration Template
• Task 2: Prepare Network Device for PnP
• Task 3: Claim Network Device
• Task 4: Provision a Network Device

Discovery 7: Troubleshoot the Health of Network Devices
• Task 1: Verify the Overall Health of the Network Devices
• Task 2: Verify the Network’s Device 360 View
• Task 3: Troubleshoot Network Device Issues

Discovery 8: Monitor the Health of Clients & Applications (Simulation)
• Task 1: Monitor Overall Client Health
• Task 2: Monitor Client 360 View & Troubleshoot Client Issues
• Task 3: Monitor Application Health & Performance

Discovery 9: Observe Assurance AI Network Analytics (Simulation)
• Task 1: Analyze Trends and Insights
• Task 2: Analyze Network Heatmaps
• Task 3: Analyze Peer Comparison
• Task 4: Analyze Network Comparison
• Task 5: Analyze Baselines

Discovery 10: Monitor Wireless Networks with Advanced Assurance Tools (Simulation)
• Task 1: Monitor Client Data on APs with Intelligent Capture

Discovery 11: Explore Cisco SD-Access Networks
• Task 1: Verify Network Switches Configuration
• Task 2: Verify Cisco Catalyst Center Configuration
• Task 3: Create an SD-Access Fabric Site
• Task 4: Assign Fabric Roles
• Task 5: Create a Virtual Network and Anycast Gateway
• Task 6: Configure Host Onboarding
• Task 7: Verify Host Onboarding

Discovery 12: Deploy Cisco SD-Access Group-Based Access Control Policy
• Task 1: Deploy Cisco SD-Access Fabric Authentication
• Task 2: Verify SD-Access Fabric Authentication
• Task 3: Deploy SD-Access Segmentation

Discovery 13: Examine Cisco Catalyst Center APIs
• Task 1: Explore Cisco Catalyst Center APIs
• Task 2: Use Insomnia with the Cisco Catalyst Center REST API

Discovery 14: Examine Cisco Catalyst Center Webhooks
• Task 1: Set Up the Webhook
• Task 2: Configure an Event Notification
• Task 3: Receive a Webhook Notification

Discovery 15: Deploy IaaC Using Cisco Catalyst Center and Terraform
• Task 1: Review the Current State of Network Hierarchy
• Task 2: Use Terraform to Deploy Network Hierarchy as IaaC
• Task 3: Modifying and Reviewing Network Hierarchy Changes using Terraform

Discovery 16: Automate Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Using Ansible
• Task 1: Review the Current State of Network Devices
• Task 2: Use Ansible to Collect Assurance Data