Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:
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Describe the Cisco SD-WAN overlay network and how modes of operation differ in legacy WAN versus SD-WAN
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Describe options for SD-WAN cloud and on-premises deployments, as well as how to deploy virtual vEdge and physical cEdge devices with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and device templates
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Describe best practices in WAN routing protocols, as well as how to configure and implement transport-side connectivity, service-side routing, interoperability, and redundancy and high availability
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Describe dynamic routing protocols and best practices in an SD-WAN environment, transport-side connectivity, service-side connectivity, and how redundancy and high availability are achieved in SD-WAN environments
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Explain how to migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN, including typical scenarios for data center and branch
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Explain how to perform SD-WAN Day 2 operations, such as monitoring, reporting, logging, and upgrading
Prerequisites
You should have the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:
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Completion of the Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (ENSDW) course or equivalent experience
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Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts as applied to large-scale live network deployments
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Strong understanding of enterprise wide area network design
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Strong understanding of routing protocol operation, including both interior and exterior routing protocol operation
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Familiarity with Transport Layer Security (TLS) and IP Security (IPSec)
Outline
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Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Network
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Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
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Cisco SD-WAN Deployment
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Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
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Deploying Edge Devices
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Deploying Edge Devices with Zero-Touch Provisioning
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Using Device Configuration Templates
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Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability
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Cisco SD-WAN Routing Options
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Using Dynamic Routing
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Providing Site Redundancy and High Availability
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Configuring Transport-Side Connectivity
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Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration
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Reviewing Cisco SD-WAN Policy
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Defining Advanced Control Policies
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Defining Advanced Data Policies
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Implementing Application-Aware Routing
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Implementing Internet Breakouts and Network Address Translation (NAT)
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Cisco SD-WAN Migration and Interoperability
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Examining Cisco SD-WAN Hybrid Scenarios
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Performing a Migration
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Cisco SD-WAN Management and Operations
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Performing Day-2 Operations
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Performing Upgrades
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Lab outline
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Deploying Cisco SD-WAN Controllers
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Adding a Branch Using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
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Deploying Devices Using Configuration Templates
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Configuring Controller Affinity
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Implementing Dynamic Routing Protocols on Service Side
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Implementing Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions
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Implementing Control Policies
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Implementing Data Policies
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Implementing Application-Aware Routing
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Implementing Internet Breakouts
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Migrating Branch Sites
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Performing an Upgrade