Cisco Digital Network Architecture: Intent-based Networking for the Enterprise, First Edition

Chapter 5

The Cisco Digital Network Architecture Blueprint

So far this book has introduced the Cisco Digital Network Architecture philosophy and principles, in particular the fundamental goal of fully aligning your enterprise networks with the intent of your business operations. Chapter 4, “Introducing the Cisco Digital Network Architecture,” introduced and defined the Cisco DNA building blocks at a high level, outlining their main purpose from a functional perspective and the relationships between each architectural component. This chapter provides further details on each of the building blocks, unpeeling the architectural “onion” to the next level of detail. This chapter covers the following:

• The Cisco DNA service definition in detail, intensifying ...