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 Evolving Tech

A.1a

A.1 Cloud

A.1b

Network
A.2 Programmability A.2a

A.3 Internet of Things A.3a

 Evolving Technologies (10%)

A.1.a.i
A.1.a.ii

Compare and contrast public, private, hybrid, and multicloud design considerations A.1.a.iii

A.1.a.iv
A.1.b.i
A.1.b.ii
A.1.b.iii

Describe cloud infrastructure and operations

A.1.b.iv

A.2.a.i

Describe architectural and operational considerations for a programmable network A.2.a.ii

A.2.a.iii
A.2.a.iv

A.3.a.i

A.3.a.ii
Describe architectural framework and deployment considerations for Internet of Things
(IoT)
A.3.a.iii

A.3.a.iv
s (10%)

Infrastructure, Platform, and Software Services [XaaS]

Performance, Scalability, and High Availability

Security Implications, Compliance, and Policy

Workload Migration
Compute Virtualization (Containers and Virtual Machines)
Connectivity (Virtual Switches, SD‐WAN, and SD‐Access)
Virtualization Functions (NFVI, VNF, and L4‐L7)

Automation and Orchestration Tools (CloudCenter, DNA Center, and Kubernetes)

Data Models and Structures (YANG, JSON, and XML)

Device Programmability (gRPC, NETCONF, and RESTCONF)

Controller‐Based Network Design (Policy‐Driven Configuration and Northbound/Southbound APIs)
Configuration Management Tools (Agent and Agentless) and Version Control Systems (Git and SVN)

IoT Technology Stack (IoT Network Hierarchy and Data Acquisition and Flow)

IoT Standards and Protocols (Characteristics Within IT and OT Environments)

IoT Security (Network Segmentation, Device Profiling, and Secure Remote Access)

IoT Edge and Fog Computing (Data Aggregation and Edge Intelligence)
 Books and Videos

Designing Networks and Services for the Cloud ‐ Chapter 1

Cloud Computing: Automating the Virtualized Data Center ‐ Chapter 4

Understanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals ‐ LiveLessons

Cisco Contiv Introduction

Cisco SD‐WAN Overview
NFVI at Cisco Live: Architecture and the Virtual Network Functions ‐ Video

Introduction to Software Defined Networking (SDN) ‐ LiveLessons

Programming and Automating Cisco Networks ‐ Chapters 7 and 8

Programming and Automating Cisco Networks ‐ Chapters 3, 6, and 8
Programming and Automating Cisco Networks ‐ Chapters 2 and 5

IoT Fundamentals ‐ Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6

IoT Fundamentals ‐ Chapter 4

IoT Fundamentals ‐ Chapter 8

IoT Fundamentals ‐ Chapter 2

 Cisco Live Presentations
BRKCCIE‐3352 ‐ The Next‐Generation CCIE

TNKCLD‐1004 ‐ From Convergence to Cloud

BSOGEN‐1002 ‐ Cloud Security Lessons Learned
BRKCLD‐2000 ‐ Cloud Types and Security ‐ What They Mean to You and Your Company
BRKSEC‐2404 ‐ Effective Cloud Security Made Simple – Cloud Security Reimagined with Cloudlock
BRKCLD‐2008 ‐ Multi‐Cloud and Application Centric Modeling, Deployment and Management with Cisco CloudCenter"
DEVNET‐1179 ‐ Migrating Cloud Applications with CloudCenter
BRKSDN‐2115 ‐ Introduction to Containers and Container Networking
BRKCRS‐3811 ‐ Cisco SD‐Access ‐ Policy Driven Manageability
BRKNMS‐2309 ‐ Introduction to NFV Orchestration Using ETSI Standard
DEVNET‐1198 ‐ CloudCenter for Developers
DEVNET‐1651 ‐ Hybrid Cloud Automation using Cisco CloudCenter API
BRKCLD‐2235 ‐ Deploy a Hybrid, Multi‐Cloud Container Environment in Less than an Hour
BRKCLD‐2091 ‐ Introduction to Kubernetes on UCS
BRKNMS‐2031 ‐ APIC‐EM: Evolution from Traditional Management to SDN‐Led, Policy‐Based Automation
SOLCLD‐2012 ‐ Journey to an Agile Cloud Infrastructure with Open Source
BRKDCN‐2390 ‐ Kubernetes Container Networking

BRKDEV‐2003 ‐ Programming the Network: Let's Get Started

BRKRST‐2051 ‐ SDN ‐ From Concepts to Reality
BRKSDN‐1903 ‐ A Model‐Driven Approach to Software Defined Networks with Yang, Netconf/Restconf
BRKNMS‐2030 ‐ Onboard Automation with Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
BRKRST‐1014 ‐ Introduction to Software‐Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Programmability
BRKCDN‐1005 ‐ Better Network Management Through Network Programmability

BRKSPM‐2007 ‐ Cisco IoT in a 5G World

BRKCRS‐2116 ‐ Know How to Deploy Enterprise IoT with Your Catalyst Switches
BRKIOT‐2113 ‐ Internet of Things for the Enterprise
BRKCRS‐2444 ‐ The Internet of Things: An Architectural Foundation and Its Protocols
BRKIOT‐2020 ‐ The Evolution from Machine‐to‐Machine (M2M) to the Internet of Everything: Technologies and Standards
BRKIOT‐2115 ‐ Industrial Security: IT vs. OT Deployment Practices
SOLSEC‐1004 ‐ Securing the IoT
BRKIOT‐2112 ‐ Architecting Security for the Internet of Things
BRKIOT‐1432 ‐ Cisco Kinetic ‐ The Horizontal IoT Data Platform
DEVNET‐1068 ‐ Introduction to Developing for Cisco Kinetic ‐ Data Control Module
BRKIOT‐2129 ‐ Understanding and Troubleshooting Edge and Fog Fabric Solution
 Courses

Automating the Cisco Enterprise Cloud (CLDAUT)

Implementing and Troubleshooting the Cisco Cloud Infrastructure (CLDINF)
Designing the Cisco Cloud (CLDDES)

Designing and Implementing Cisco Network Programmability (NPDESI)

Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)

Introducing Network Programmability Fundamentals

Introduction to APIC EM Deployment

Managing Industrial Networks with Cisco Networking Technologies (IMINS)

Networking Fundamentals for Industrial Control Systems (INICS)

Control Systems Fundamentals for Industrial Networking (ICINS)

 URLs, Blogs, Demos, and Webinars CCIE Community Events

Evolving Technologies Study Guide

Cisco Cloud Overview
Cisco Cloud Blogs
Cloud Security Alliance
Cloud Security Webinar

NIST Cloud Tutorial

Workload Portability ‐ Presentation
Service Containers ‐ Cisco Blog
SD‐WAN Overview CCIE Technical Webinars
Cisco NFV Infrastructure ‐ Report

Migrate Applications to AWS with Cisco CloudCenter ‐ Video

DNA Center: Base Automation ‐ Webinar
Kubernetes Rising ‐ Cisco Blog

Simplify and Automate the Virtualized Environment ‐ White Paper

Virtual Topology System: Build an Agile and Programmable Data Center

CCIE Technical Webinars
SDN Recorded Seminars
Simplify by Automating and Orchestrating SDN Solutions

IoT Networking
Cisco IoT System

Internet of Everything ‐ PDF Library

IoT Webinar Series
IoT Security

Cisco Kinetic for Industries

Cisco Kinetic Unlocks the Power of Your IoT Data ‐ Cisco Blog
 Cisco DevNet

Cloud Dev Center

Networking Dev Center

IoT Dev Center