Deploying a Cisco SD-WAN Training Course
SD-WAN is a software-defined method for managing a Wide Area Network (WAN).
This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for engineers who want to use Cisco SD-WAN products to set up and operate a software-defined network.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure a Cisco SD-WAN system.
- Create policies to manage network traffic effectively.
- Understand and implement overlay routing techniques.
- Simplify the management of networks used for public cloud applications.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Ample exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options for the Course
- To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- How an SD-WAN differs from a traditional WAN
Overview of Cisco SD-WAN Features
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
- An understanding of networking.
Audience
- Network engineers
- System administrators
- System Integrators
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