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## General

- A zero-trust network fabric for "user networks" (not DC), part of Cisco DNA (often called DNA/SDA).
- Uses mainly Catalyst switches (plus WLCs and APs).
- Managed by DNA Center (DNAC), depends heavily on Identity Services Engine (ISE).

### Relation to ACI

See [Cisco ACI: Relation to SDA](../cisco-aci/#relation-to-sda).

## Theory

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