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Carl's Corner
 

In this new normal, we have stretched our imagination to continue one of the core purpose of the Technical Engineering Team. That is to provide knowledge and expertise on the Enterprise Networking portfolio. We are proud of sustaining this for our sales teams, customers and partners in various methods.

And we want to continue this for you as well. Below are some of the latest resources the EN TME Team has delivered.

 
 
 
Cisco Live US 2020 went Virtual!
 
This year we had three virtual postings, June, August and September. Check the Cisco Live On-Demand Library for over 200 new technical sessions along with a first ever- on-demand demo library on Data Center, Security, Collaboration, and Enterprise Networks.”
 
     
 
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World of Solutions
 
was one area that was only accessible in person. At this event, we virtualized 12 demo “booths” on new features in Cloud, WAN, Branch and Campus.
 
  
     
 
     
 
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Sessions
 
Listen to the latest breakout sessions, this time pre-recorded for on-demand viewing. Look them up in the On-Demand Library by topic or speaker.
 
  
     
 
     
 
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Whisper Suites
 
And, yes, we did all Whisper Suites virtually, thanks to WebEx! 258 meetings between customers and partners with EN experts, plus countless Meet the Engineer/Executive Meetings.
 
  
     
 
ENVT Labs by the Numbers
The EN TME Team delivered lab sessions to the SE population in July…virtually, of course.
Global Delivery
Americas | EMEAR | APJC
 
 
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112
 
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Reinventing Solutions Through Transformations
 
Validated Architectures. Prescriptive Guidance Confidence to Deploy
 
 
The EN Solutions Architecture Validation TME team transformed validated architecture guidance for our customers and partners to quickly adopt SD-Access, SD-WAN, and Cisco DNA Solutions.
 
 
Solution Guidance is now provided into three types of documentation: Cisco Validated Design Guides (CVD), Prescriptive Deployment Guide (PDG) and Cisco Validated Profiles (CVP).
 
 
Click Here (cs.co/en-cvds) to obtain the latest best practices and design guidance to confidently deploy and drive adoption!
 
SD-Access 2.1.1.0 EFT
 
  Multi-site Remote Border: Be able to choose a specific Border for L3 Exit for a given IP Pool & VN regardless of the source sites on which the endpoints may be connecting from.
 
  Group Based Policy Analytics: Analytics capabilities to help customers in the creation of micro-segmentation policies.
 
  IPv6 for SD-Access Wireless: IPv6 support with SD-Access for wired and wireless clients was introduced with Cisco DNAC 1.3 release but only with Cisco AirOS Wireless LAN Controllers. With this Cisco DNAC release, IPv6 is supported on the Cat9800, eWLC, and as embedded
 
  FlexConnect with Over the Top (OTT) in SD-Access Wireless: Enables customer to configure and control APs in a branch or remote office from corporate office through WAN without deploying controller in each office.
 
  N+1 Rolling AP Upgrade with 9800 and AireOS: ensures client connectivity during AP upgrades by using WLC stateful redundancy with N+1 High Availability.
Five SDA-TME TME’s helped with EFT collateral and worked with engineering and PM team to successfully complete the SD-Access 2.1.1.0 EFT. Four SDA customers and one partner participated in EFT and provided feedback on SD-Access new features.
Customers ready to get DNAC 2.1.1. (Commercially Available) release in their production network with Multi-Site Remote Border and other features.

Some customer comments:

  • General feedback on EFT process is that it’s good and BU was helpful/responsive as expected.
  • “Flexconnect OTT was tested and we were able to get it working after some time, but felt there needs to be some granularity in how AP groups are applied (per floor rather than per building).”
  • Enhanced RBACs were tested and successfully configured and we feel it is good.”
 
 
SD-Access 2.1.1.2 EFT - Overview on Cyclops EFT Features
 
  C9000 series as Policy Extended Node for Central policy automation and management.
 
  IP directed broadcast: wake up power-save hosts by sending a subnet-directed broadcast packet or magic packets.
 
  L2 Fabric Service: Enabling better Compliance and Security Audits.
 
  StackWise Virtual Support: for Catalyst 9400 and 9600 series for Operational Simplicity, Scalability and Reliability
 
  N+1 Rolling AP Upgrade with SDA Wireless (EWC): N+1 rolling AP upgrade to help ensure seamless client connectivity.
 
 
ISE 3.0 FCS September 10, 2020
ISE 3.0 will soon be released. View more details here!
See the new features below:
 
  User Interface (UI) Overhaul
 
  SAML SSO with Azure AD
 
  Windows Agentless Posture
 
  Posture Status Sharing
 
  Context Visibility Endpoint Scripts
  Baselines SCCM Policies
 
  Debug Wizard by Function
 
  Open TAC Cases from ISE
 
  And more!
 
 
 
IBN EN lab Processes and Requests
 
 
IBN EN Lab Request Process
 
We have a new easy process to request for lab support; just complete this form when you need lab help! Lab requests done outside of this will not be addressed. Request Lab support here!
 
 
 
IBN EN Estimate & Order Process
 
The Lab Admins can now help with your lab equipment estimates and lab equipment orders! Select “Order Equipment” from the new Lab Request form. Request an Estimate or Order here!
 
 
 
CLOUD EXPERTISE
As we continue to grow our Cloud portfolio, the EN TME expands their expertise to support this growth. Congratulations to the TMEs that have earned the 54 cloud certifications below strengthening our team
 
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New Demos Repositories

 
Stay tuned for the DNAC 2.1.1 instant demo coming soon!
 
As the Instant Demos use an emulated environment which the Sales team, PM’s and TME’s can use for showcasing our products and solutions. Click-through demos are used for pre-FCS code and to facilitate future emulated demos. See the most recent click-through demos and emulated demos at the ENB-Innovation page.
 
Cisco DNA Center Cloud (March Release)    
 
 
 
 
 
EN Switching TME Demo Farm
 
The Enterprise Switching TME Demo Farm is a NEW dedicated resource that provides a simple and attractive hands-on experience of the latest and in-demand Enterprise Switching features and technologies on Catalyst 9000 Switching Series. It can be used by TME/PM teams as well as SE’s to deliver product demos virtually around the globe, whenever there is a need. Start here to schedule topics showcasing the latest and greatest that we have to offer to our customers!
 
    Schedule Topics Here!
 
 

New Lab Offering

 
Cisco Launches SD-WAN Cloud Interconnect Ecosystem with Megaport.
 
Cisco DNA Center Troubleshooting Lab. The Innovation team partnered with DNA Center Escalation team and have developed a Troubleshooting Lab. Reserve a seat today (select troubleshooting lab). Stealthwatch integration coming soon!
 
    Reserve a Seat Today!
 
 
 
Communities Step-by-step Guide
 
Teleworker and Microbranch Solutions - IOS-XE
Teleworker and Microbranch Solutions - XE SD-WAN
 
Sales Webinars
 
StackWise Virtual vs MLAG - Video
Catalyst Switching High Availability Innovations - Video
17.2.1r IOS XE Routing Release - Video
Programmability with C9K
Upcoming Webinars
 
 
 
Quick Links: Find new materials on the latest releases
 

Routing

 

Switching

 

Wireless

 

DNA Center
 
 

ISE

 

SD-Access

 

SD-WAN: New remote branch and Cloud solutions

 
 
ASK EN TMEs!
 
Remember “Ask Jeeves”? This is the EN version! Visit the "Ask EN TMEs" Community Portal to find Q&A communities by solution and audience. Ask a question or find an answer or resource! Share with your customers and partners too.
 
 
    Ask EN TMEs