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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