Implementing Cisco Software-Defined Wan (SD-WAN) for your Enterprise and Cloud sepcialization explains and demonstrates how to deploy the management cloud (vManage, vBond, and vSmarts) for on-premise deployments and device configuration for a simple router deployment. Then, viewers expand their knowledge by learning how to configure routing protocols between WAN edge and LAN devices. The course then moves on to more advance topics such as Application Aware Routing, which ensures that the path for packets meets the applications requirements for packet loss, latency, and jitter.
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
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Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
Design, Deploy, and Operate Cisco SD-WAN. Prepare to pass the Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415) ENSDWI exam.
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Understand how the Cisco SD-WAN solution architecture works
Deploy and operate the Cisco SD-WAN solution in your own network or within a Cloud provider's environment
Implement advanced features such as Application Aware Routing, centralized policies, traffic forwarding, troubleshooting tools, and security services
Prepare for the CCNP Enterprise SD-WAN Solutions (300-415) ENSDWI exam
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Network Administration
- Network Performance Management
- Network Planning And Design
- Network Monitoring
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Cloud Computing
- Network Troubleshooting
- Routing Protocols
- Software-Defined Networking
- System Configuration
- Cloud Services
- Wide Area Networks
- Network Security
- Network Routing
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Architecture
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Understand the architecture and components of Cisco SD-WAN.
Master the Overlay Management Protocol for effective route and policy advertisement.
Gain insights into data plane operations and network segmentation.
Navigate and utilize the vManage user interface for network management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Administration
What you'll learn
Master the deployment and management of vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers.
Learn techniques for deploying and configuring WAN Edge devices.
Develop custom device templates using CLI and feature templates.
Manage software upgrades across the SD-WAN fabric efficiently.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Scalability
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Network Administration
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: Network Planning And Design
What you'll learn
Master OMP for efficient route distribution and configuration.
Implement high availability with TLOC extensions and redundancy protocols.
Design and deploy advanced SD-WAN policies and topologies.
Optimize traffic management with application-aware routing techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Network Routing
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Border Gateway Protocol
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Wide Area Networks
What you'll learn
Configure and utilize SD-WAN monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Implement advanced QoS strategies for optimal network performance.
Establish secure and efficient cloud and internet connectivity.
Deploy comprehensive SD-WAN security measures, including firewalls and content filtering.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Firewall
Category: Software As A Service
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: System Configuration
Category: Cloud Technologies
Category: Wide Area Networks
What you'll learn
Master migration techniques for integrating SD-WAN into existing environments.
Strategically deploy edge devices in data centers and Colo facilities.
Understand Cisco's new methods for managing edge device configurations.
Utilize config groups, feature profiles, and feature parcels for efficient network management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Scalability
Category: Data Migration
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: Data Centers
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