Course Preview
- Duration
- 5h 38m
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Instructor
- Brian McGahan
- Videos
- 15
- Quizzes
- 12
- Labs
- 1
- CPE Credits
- 7
- Published
- Apr 12, 2024
- Updated
- Mar 14, 2026
Implementing Cisco SD-Access with DNA Center
Implementing Cisco SD-Access with DNA Center gives network engineers a practical understanding of how to deploy and operate Cisco intent-based campus networking. The course connects SD-Access architecture with hands-on workflows in Cisco DNA Center, now commonly known as Catalyst Center, including fabric design, device onboarding, policy creation, segmentation, and automation. Learners explore how the controller supports configuration management, assurance, visibility, and operational consistency across the campus network. The course also explains how SD-Access fabrics use technologies such as LISP, VXLAN, and virtual networks to simplify segmentation and improve network control. By connecting design concepts with real implementation and verification tasks, this course helps engineers translate SD-Access theory into practical deployment workflows for modern enterprise campus environments.
Instructor

Brian McGahan
Course Instructor
At the age of 20, Brian McGahan earned his first CCIE in Routing & Switching and became known as the “youngest engineer in the world.” He continued on to earn CCIE certifications in Security and Service Provider. We’re proud to have such an accomplished and driven instructor on the team. Brian has developed and taught for since 2002, setting the bar for CCIE training and helping thousands of engineers obtain their own certifications. When he is not developing new products for, Brian McGahan consults with large ISPs and enterprise customers.
What Is Included
Skill Coverage
Course Curriculum
Welcome
1 video
SD-Access Overview
2 videos • 2 quizs
Implementing SD-Access
9 videos • 1 lab • 9 quizs
Verifying SD-Access
2 videos • 1 quiz
Goodbye
1 video
