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Intent-Based Networking with Cisco Catalyst Center and WWT

Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly known as Cisco DNA Center) is a powerful management system that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to connect, secure, and automate network operations. Catalyst Center simplifies management of Cisco® Catalyst® network infrastructure and ensures a consistent user experience across wired and wireless networks. It delivers enterprise-scale, secure, seamless, and reliable connectivity among users, applications; and lets you take charge of your optimizing your Cisco investment, and lower your IT spending.

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Cisco Catalyst Center simplifies the IT experience to streamline complex network operations, resulting in a faster time to value. This single, extensible software platform includes integrated tools for AIOps, NetOps, SecOps, DevOps, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity with AI/ML technology integrated throughout: 

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Simplify operations and reduce operational costs by leveraging AI and automating network operations.

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Improve user experiences with deep insights into business-critical applications and client health.

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Accelerate digital agility through business process automation using Cisco and third-party ecosystem.

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Secure the digital enterprise with intuitive security policy management, AI-enabled enforcement, and automated compliance checks.

Simplified and streamlined network operations

Drive sustainability by enabling smart buildings and optimizing Power over Ethernet (PoE) infrastructure.

Functionality this complete could be achieved before now only through the purchase and operation of multiple third-party software tools. The advantages of having all your core network tools integrated into a single software platform are compelling:

  • Get the network up and running faster with intelligent and automated provisioning.
  • Save valuable human capital with automation of routine administrative tasks.
  • Reduce outages and minimize business impact with AI-driven insights and predictive performance analytics.
  • Realize efficiencies of business process automation using an integrated Cisco and third-party ecosystem and leveraging the Cisco Catalyst Center APIs.
  • Deliver optimal user experience with deep insights into application performance and end-users' application experience.
  • Secure the digital enterprise with intuitive security policy management, strong AI-driven enforcement, and zero-trust network access.
  • Help the organization achieve sustainability goals by managing IT energy and enabling smart buildings.

WWT's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) supports the latest in Cisco Catalyst Center solutions.

Within the ATC, you can get hands-on access to Cisco Catalyst Center in these lab environments and learning paths:

Meraki MX Security and WAN Access Lab

The MX is entirely cloud-managed, enabling zero-touch installation and remote management, making it perfect for distributed branches, campuses, and data centers. It integrates natively with a complete suite of secure network and assurance features, eliminating the need for multiple devices. These features include application-based firewalling, content filtering, web search filtering, SNORT based intrusion detection and prevention, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), site-to-site Auto VPN, client VPN, WAN and cellular failover, dynamic path selection, web application health monitoring, VoIP health, and more.
Foundations Lab
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Meraki MX Security and WAN Access

The Cisco Meraki MX is a versatile enterprise appliance that combines security and WAN functionalities in a single device. The MX provides secure connectivity for central hubs and multi-cloud environments. In this Learning Path you will get to experience all aspects of the MX. WAN configuration, WAN Fail-over, ISP Changes, Layer 3 and 7 Firewall Rules, Warm Spares and Creating a Mesh VPN.
Learning Path

Cisco (Viptela) SD-WAN Integrations

This Learning Path is designed to guide users through the many possible Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) integrations with other vendors and technologies. After these videos, you will understand how to integrate Cisco SD-WAN with carrier-neutral facility providers, public cloud platforms, and some of the most popular security service edge (SSE) vendors.
Learning Path

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) Sandbox (20.18.x)

This Sandbox environment features a pre-configured network topology designed to showcase the diverse capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution. The incorporated set of components within the lab topology includes Controllers and IOS-XE WAN Edges (Catalyst 8000V), all running on 20.18.1/17.18.01a code.
Sandbox Lab
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Tim HouseholderSr Industry Advisor, Manufacturing & Distribution
Marcia KesselSr Global Partner Mgr
Bob HrbekSr Practice Manager, Campus & DC Networking
Nathan NielsenPrincipal Solutions Architect
Russ EdwardsIndustry Advisor, Manufacturing & Distribution
Francisco Alvarez-RuizPrincipal Solutions Arch, ATC

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Improve the uptime and flexibility of your plant network. IT leaders who use Cisco DNA Center are well aware of the value it provides in the enterprise IT space. What you may not know is that it's also a game changer for your OT environment, increasing uptime and security while decreasing cost and complexity.
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Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) and SD-Access Briefing

Explore new capabilities and use cases for Cisco Catalyst Center and SD-Access with a WWT SME.
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Automating Network Operational Tasks in DNA Center

Automate your SD-WAN changes through your ESM and automation platform.
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Advanced Campus & LAN techniques and architecture enable robust support for high-density environments, scalability, and enhanced security. WWT collaborates with customers to design, deploy, and manage cutting-edge campus and LAN switching solutions, ensuring their networks are future-proof and operate at peak performance
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Quickly respond to the demands of your business using real-time actionable insights and visibility. With Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) tackle your immediate challenges and take charge of your network.

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