Deploying a Cisco SD-WAN Training Course
SD-WAN represents a software-defined methodology for managing Wide Area Networks (WAN).
This instructor-led training, available online or onsite, is designed for engineers looking to utilize Cisco SD-WAN solutions to establish and manage software-defined networks.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:
- Install and configure Cisco SD-WAN.
- Develop policies to govern network traffic.
- Comprehend and apply overlay routing techniques.
- Simplify the management of networks supporting public cloud applications.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training program for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Distinguishing SD-WAN from traditional WAN architectures
Cisco SD-WAN Features Overview
Understanding Cisco's SD-WAN Offerings: iWAN, Meraki SD-WAN, and Viptela)
Cloud-Based vs On-Premise Deployment
Case Study: The Impact of SaaS/IaaS on the WAN
Navigating the Management Dashboard
Setting up an SD-WAN Network
Provisioning a Network
Configuring the Network Using Templates
Configuring Overlay Routing
Setting up Policies for Network Traffic Management
Securing the Network
Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
Working with SD-WAN vEdge Routers
Deploying SD-WAN on Cisco ISR/ASR
Monitoring SD-WAN Components
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of networking concepts.
Audience
- Network engineers
- System administrators
- System Integrators
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