Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the Cisco SD-WAN overlay network and how modes of operation differ in legacy WAN versus SD-WAN

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Explain how to migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN, including typical scenarios for data center and branch

• 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:

• Completion of the Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (ENSDW) course or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts as applied to large-scale live network deployments

• Strong understanding of enterprise wide area network design

• Strong understanding of routing protocol operation, including both interior and exterior routing protocol operation

• Familiarity with Transport Layer Security (TLS) and IP Security (IPSec)

Outline

• Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Network

  • Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architecture

• Cisco SD-WAN Deployment

  • Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options

  • Deploying Edge Devices

  • Deploying Edge Devices with Zero-Touch Provisioning

  • Using Device Configuration Templates

  • Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability

• Cisco SD-WAN Routing Options

  • Using Dynamic Routing

  • Providing Site Redundancy and High Availability

  • Configuring Transport-Side Connectivity

• Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration

  • Reviewing Cisco SD-WAN Policy

  • Defining Advanced Control Policies

  • Defining Advanced Data Policies

  • Implementing Application-Aware Routing

  • Implementing Internet Breakouts and Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Cisco SD-WAN Migration and Interoperability

  • Examining Cisco SD-WAN Hybrid Scenarios

  • Performing a Migration

• Cisco SD-WAN Management and Operations

  • Performing Day-2 Operations

  • Performing Upgrades

Lab outline

• Deploying Cisco SD-WAN Controllers

• Adding a Branch Using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

• Deploying Devices Using Configuration Templates

• Configuring Controller Affinity

• Implementing Dynamic Routing Protocols on Service Side

• Implementing Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions

• Implementing Control Policies

• Implementing Data Policies

• Implementing Application-Aware Routing

• Implementing Internet Breakouts

• Migrating Branch Sites

• Performing an Upgrade