Deploying a Cisco SD-WAN Training Course
SD-WAN represents a software-defined methodology for managing Wide Area Networks (WANs).
This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for engineers who want to leverage Cisco SD-WAN solutions to establish and manage a software-defined network.
Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:
- Installing and configuring a Cisco SD-WAN environment.
- Creating policies to govern network traffic.
- Gaining a clear understanding of and implementing overlay routing.
- Simplifying the management of networks utilized for public cloud applications.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.
Customization Options for the Course
- To request a customized version of this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Differences between SD-WAN and traditional WAN architectures
Overview of Cisco SD-WAN Capabilities
Understanding Cisco's SD-WAN Portfolio: iWAN, Meraki SD-WAN, and Viptela)
Cloud-Based versus On-Premises Deployment Models
Case Study: The Impact of SaaS and IaaS on the WAN
Navigating the Management Dashboard
Establishing an SD-WAN Network
Network Provisioning
Configuring the Network via Templates
Configuring Overlay Routing
Establishing Policies for Network Traffic Management
Enhancing Network Security
Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
Working with SD-WAN vEdge Routers
Deploying SD-WAN on Cisco ISR/ASR Platforms
Monitoring SD-WAN Components
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of networking concepts.
Target Audience
- Network engineers
- System administrators
- System Integrators
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