Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Operation and Deployment

- Network Engineers

- Network Architects

- Network Designers

- Network Administrators

- Solutions Architects

- Consulting Systems Engineers

- Technical Solutions Architects

- Cisco Integrators/Partners

- Security Engineers

- Network Managers

- Program Managers

- Project Managers

- IT Directors/Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Discuss why traditional WANs struggle with modern demands and explain how Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN's architecture and core principles address those challenges
• Identify the main Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN components and explain how their roles and interactions support the overall solution
• Explain and perform secure controller and WAN Edge onboarding using zero-trust principles (ZTP) and secure control channels
• Implement and verify secure data plan operations using IPsec, segmentation, bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD)-based path monitoring, app visibility, and site redundancy
• Configure and verify Overlay Management Protocol (OMP)-based overlay routing, including route advertisement, redistribution, and network segmentation
• Manage Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN device configurations using Configuration Groups, Feature Profiles, Device Templates, and automation workflows for scalable, consistent deployment
• Navigate SD-WAN Manager monitoring dashboards and interpret key metrics and alarms for troubleshooting and operational visibility
• Design and apply centralized and localized policies, including Quality of Service (QoS) and Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE), to control and prioritize traffic across the SD-WAN fabric
• Implement Direct Internet Access (DIA) and cloud optimization features to enhance application experience, traffic flow, and branch security in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

OUTLINE

• SD-WAN Evolution and Core Concepts
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Components and Roles
• Initial SD-WAN Deployment
• Secure Data Plan and Segmentation
• Configuration Management and Automation
• Overlay Routing and Integration
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Policies
• Direct Internet Access and Cloud Optimization

LAB OUTLINE

• Access and Monitor Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Components
• Deploy and Verify Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Edge Routers
• Deploy Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Edge Configuration
• Implement Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Overlay Routing
• Deploy Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Policies

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Familiarity with traditional WAN technologies such as MPLS and internet circuits
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and concepts, including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing and IPsec tunnels
• Basic understanding of network security concepts and familiarity with operating system interfaces (CLI/GUI) for device interaction

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

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