Hardware-Networking
Cisco Catalyst Center Network Assurance and Automation
This practical course helps professionals master Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Network, systems, and infrastructure administrators
- Support technicians and IT engineers
- Data center, endpoint, and operations teams
- Professionals preparing for networking certifications
- IT managers responsible for availability and resilience
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: Catalyst Center Architecture, Inventory, and Site Hierarchy
Applying catalyst center architecture, inventory, and site hierarchy in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 2: Device Discovery, Credentials, Templates, and Provisioning
Applying device discovery, credentials, templates, and provisioning in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 3: Network Assurance, Client Health, Path Trace, and Issues
Applying network assurance, client health, path trace, and issues in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 4: Software Image Management, Compliance, and Change Windows
Applying software image management, compliance, and change windows in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 5: Automation Workflows, APIs, Integrations, and Validation
Applying automation workflows, apis, integrations, and validation in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 6: Policy, Segmentation, Security, and Role-Based Access
Applying policy, segmentation, security, and role-based access in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 7: Troubleshooting with Telemetry, Events, and Assurance Data
Applying troubleshooting with telemetry, events, and assurance data in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Module 8: Catalyst Center Operations Workshop
Applying catalyst center operations workshop in the context of Cisco Catalyst Center assurance, inventory, templates, automation, compliance, telemetry, and troubleshooting
Practical exercises, control points, deliverables, and related decisions
Materials provided
- â—‹ Slides used during the sessions
- â—‹ Group activities and practical exercises
- â—‹ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- â—‹ Case studies relevant to the course
- â—‹ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- â—‹ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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