ENSDBI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise SD-Branch 1.0

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise SD-Branch (ENSDBI) course is designed to provide an understanding of the Cisco Software-Defined (SD)-Branch architecture and Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (ENFV) solution. You will learn about the supported hardware platforms with a focus on the components, installation, and upgraded workflows of the Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) 5400 series. Building your knowledge of Cisco NFVIS and Cisco vManage by deploying and managing the VNFs.

This course is worth 16 Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Introducing Cisco SD-Branch Architecture and Cisco ENFV Solution

• Need for Cisco SD-Branch
• Cisco SD-Branch Solution Architecture and Benefits
• Cisco ENFV Solution
• Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and Its Benefits
• Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Hardware Platforms and Cisco NFVIS Supported Virtual Machines
• Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Key Tasks

Preparing Cisco ENCS Device for Deployment

• Cisco ENCS 5400 Components
• Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE Components
• Install and Access the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on the Cisco ENCS 5400
• Upgrade Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and Cisco ENCS 5400 Firmware versions

Deploying VNFs on Cisco ENCS

• VNF and Its Requirements
• VNF Lifecycle Management
• Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Security Considerations
• VNF Packaging
• VNF Deployment
• Networking via Cisco Enterprise NFVIS

Working with Cisco ENCS Orchestration

• Cisco SD-WAN Solution and Components
• Plug and Play for Cisco SD-Branch Solution
• Cisco ENCS Supported Orchestration Systems and Rest APIs
• Overview of Cisco SD-WAN Network Design

Monitoring and Managing Cisco ENFV Components

• Monitor and Manage Cisco ENFV Components Using Cisco vManage
• Troubleshoot Cisco ENFV Components Using Cisco vManage

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• A strong understanding of routing protocol operation, including interior and exterior routing protocol operations
• Familiarity with Transport Layer Security (TLS) and IP Security (IPSec)
• A basic understanding of Hypervisor and virtualization

Individuals who are deploying and managing Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on Cisco ENCS 5400's