1.5 Readiness Assessment
1.5.1 SD-Access Readiness Scorecard
| Assessment Area |
Score |
Status |
Notes |
| Network Hardware |
45% |
⚠️ Partial |
40% devices need replacement |
| WAN Infrastructure |
70% |
⚠️ Partial |
MPLS compatible, consider SD-WAN |
| IP Addressing |
80% |
✅ Ready |
Structured scheme, minor optimization |
| AAA Infrastructure |
20% |
❌ Not Ready |
ISE deployment required |
| Controller (DNAC) |
0% |
❌ Not Ready |
New deployment required |
| Wireless |
55% |
⚠️ Partial |
WLC migration to 9800 needed |
| Staff Skills |
30% |
⚠️ Partial |
Training program required |
| Documentation |
40% |
⚠️ Partial |
Standards need update |
| Change Process |
75% |
✅ Ready |
Mature CAB process exists |
| Monitoring Tools |
50% |
⚠️ Partial |
Integration with DNAC needed |
Overall Readiness Score: 47% - Significant preparation required.
1.5.2 Pre-Migration Checklist
| Category |
Checklist Item |
Status |
Owner |
| Infrastructure |
Hardware inventory complete |
☐ |
Network Ops |
| Infrastructure |
Software versions documented |
☐ |
Network Ops |
| Infrastructure |
Device credentials verified |
☐ |
Security |
| Network |
IP address plan reviewed |
☐ |
Network Arch |
| Network |
Routing design documented |
☐ |
Network Arch |
| Network |
VLAN/Subnet mapping complete |
☐ |
Network Ops |
| Security |
Current ACL audit complete |
☐ |
Security |
| Security |
Authentication inventory |
☐ |
Security |
| Security |
Compliance requirements documented |
☐ |
Compliance |
| Applications |
Critical apps identified |
☐ |
App Team |
| Applications |
Traffic patterns documented |
☐ |
Network Ops |
| Operations |
Runbook review complete |
☐ |
Ops Manager |
| Operations |
Monitoring integration plan |
☐ |
Ops Manager |
| Training |
Training needs assessment |
☐ |
HR/Training |
| Training |
Lab environment available |
☐ |
Network Arch |