Overview
The Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) training introduces the foundational concepts, business drivers and architectural vision of Cisco Catalyst software-defined wide area networking.
You will learn how the core principles of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN enable agile, secure and cloud-ready WAN solutions that meet modern business requirements. The training covers the major solution components, WAN Edge deployment, configuration management, overlay routing, segmentation, policies, direct internet access and cloud optimisation.
This training earns 14 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
What You Will Learn
- Identify the different network elements of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution.
- Deploy WAN Edge routers in a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN environment.
- Create templates that support Cisco SD-WAN deployment and ongoing operations.
- Configure and verify Cisco SD-WAN overlay routing.
- Create simple policies to control traffic flow through the Cisco SD-WAN fabric.
Who Should Enrol
- Network engineers.
- Network architects.
- Network designers.
- Network administrators.
- Solutions architects.
- Consulting systems engineers.
- Technical solutions architects.
- Cisco integrators and partners.
- Security engineers.
- Network managers.
- Program managers.
- Project managers.
- IT directors and Chief Information Officers.
Course Outline
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SD-WAN Evolution and Core Concepts
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Components and Roles
Initial SD-WAN Deployment
Secure Data Plane and Segmentation
Configuration Management and Automation
Overlay Routing and Integration
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Policies
Direct Internet Access and Cloud Optimisation
How You Will Benefit
- Establish a transport-independent WAN for lower cost and greater carrier diversity.
- Meet service-level agreements for business-critical and real-time applications.
- Provide end-to-end segmentation to protect critical enterprise computing resources.
- Extend enterprise connectivity seamlessly into the public cloud.
- Optimise the user experience for Software-as-a-Service applications.
- Earn 14 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with traditional WAN technologies such as MPLS and internet circuits.
- Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking concepts, including OSPF routing and IPsec tunnels.
- A basic understanding of network security concepts.
- Familiarity with command-line and graphical user interfaces used to manage network devices.
Recommended Cisco Training
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA).
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR).
Technology Focus
- Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture and components.
- WAN Edge router deployment.
- Secure data plane and network segmentation.
- Configuration templates and automation.
- Overlay routing and integration.
- Traffic policies, direct internet access and cloud optimisation.