Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Management and Operation Training Course
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) represents a contemporary approach to managing and optimizing Wide Area Networks (WANs), which link various components of an organization's infrastructure – such as branch offices, data centers, and cloud services – across extensive geographical distances.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network professionals seeking to effectively manage and operate SD-WAN networks, encompassing design, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the fundamental concepts, benefits, and challenges associated with SD-WAN technologies.
- Design SD-WAN architectures tailored to organizational requirements and deploy SD-WAN solutions effectively.
- Implement and manage security features within an SD-WAN environment.
- Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Evolution of WAN
- SD-WAN concepts and benefits
- SD-WAN architecture and components
Planning and Designing an SD-WAN Network
- Assessing network requirements
- Design considerations and best practices
- Migration strategies from legacy WAN to SD-WAN
SD-WAN Technology Deep Dive
- Underlay and overlay networks
- SD-WAN edge devices configuration
- Controller and management platform setup
Managing and Operating SD-WAN
- Traffic management and application steering
- Monitoring tools and analytics
- Implementing security and QoS policies
Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Common SD-WAN issues and resolutions
- Network performance optimization techniques
- Advanced troubleshooting tools
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with WAN technologies
Audience
- Network engineers
- Network administrators
- IT managers
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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