Course Description

Course Overview

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement automation solutions in Cisco enterprise networks. Participants will learn how to leverage Cisco platforms and tools to automate repetitive tasks, streamline network operations, and enhance network scalability and reliability.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Cisco enterprise network technologies and architectures.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, protocols, and devices.
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals and scripting languages.
• Experience with Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco SD-WAN platforms.
• Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of instructor-led lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to virtual lab environments where they can practice implementing automation solutions using Cisco platforms and tools. The instructor will provide guidance, demonstrations, and real-world examples to facilitate understanding and practical application of the course material.

Course Outline

Introduction to Network Automation

   Overview of network automation concepts and benefits

   Understanding the role of automation in Cisco enterprise solutions

   Introduction to Cisco platforms and tools for network automation

Infrastructure Automation

   Automating device configurations using Cisco IOS-XE and Ansible

   Implementing software image management and device provisioning

   Configuring network services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Automation of Network Policies

   Implementing policy-based automation with Cisco DNA Center

   Configuring software-defined access (SD-Access) policies

   Automating network security policies using Cisco TrustSec

Automation of Network Operations

   Implementing network monitoring and event-driven automation

   Leveraging APIs and programmability for network management

   Developing custom scripts and workflows for network operations

Automation of Cisco SD-WAN Solutions

   Understanding Cisco SD-WAN architecture and components

   Configuring and automating Cisco SD-WAN using vManage APIs

   Implementing advanced automation features for SD-WAN deployments

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and benefits of network automation
• Implement infrastructure automation using Cisco IOS-XE and Ansible
• Automate network policies using Cisco DNA Center and software-defined access
• Implement network monitoring and event-driven automation solutions
• Leverage APIs and programmability for network management tasks
• Automate Cisco SD-WAN deployments using vManage and APIs

Labs

The course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in implementing automation solutions for Cisco enterprise networks. Some of the lab exercises may include:

• Configuring device automation using Cisco IOS-XE and Ansible
• Implementing software image management and device provisioning
• Automating network policies with Cisco DNA Center
• Implementing network monitoring and event-driven automation
• Leveraging APIs and programmability for network management
• Configuring and automating Cisco SD-WAN using vManage