Module 1: Understanding Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
Overview of Cisco SD-WAN architecture
Components and functions of Cisco SD-WAN solution
Examining different deployment models
Module 2: Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
Exploring various deployment options for Cisco SD-WAN
Considerations for choosing deployment models based on organizational requirements
Deployment scenarios and best practices
Module 3: Deploying WAN Edge Devices
Deploying and provisioning WAN Edge devices in Cisco SD-WAN environment
Configuring WAN Edge devices for optimal performance
Verifying device connectivity and functionality
Module 4: Managing Device Configuration
Managing and maintaining device configurations in Cisco SD-WAN
Configuration backup and restoration procedures
Implementing configuration changes and updates
Module 5: Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability
Implementing redundancy and high availability features in Cisco SD-WAN
Ensuring scalability and resilience in network design
Best practices for designing highly available Cisco SD-WAN deployments
Module 6: Service-Side and Transport-Side Routing
Understanding service-side and transport-side routing in Cisco SD-WAN
Configuring routing protocols for efficient traffic forwarding
Optimizing routing paths for improved network performance
Module 7: Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics
Introduction to policy configuration in Cisco SD-WAN
Basic policy creation and enforcement
Policy management and troubleshooting
Module 8: Advanced Control Policies
Defining and implementing advanced control policies in Cisco SD-WAN
Policy optimization and customization for specific network requirements
Troubleshooting complex policy configurations
Module 9: Advanced Data Policies
Implementing advanced data policies for traffic optimization
Quality of Service (QoS) configurations for different application types
Bandwidth management and prioritization techniques
Module 10: Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE)
Understanding AppQoE principles and methodologies
Monitoring and optimizing application performance in Cisco SD-WAN
Troubleshooting AppQoE-related issues
Module 11: Application-Aware Routing (AAR)
Implementing Application-Aware Routing (AAR) for dynamic traffic steering
Configuring AAR policies based on application characteristics
Evaluating the effectiveness of AAR in optimizing network traffic
Module 12: Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cisco Cloud OnRamp
Exploring Direct Internet Access (DIA) and its benefits
Configuring DIA breakout and Cisco Cloud OnRamp services
Ensuring secure and efficient access to cloud resources
Module 13: Cisco SD-WAN Security
Overview of security features and capabilities in Cisco SD-WAN
Implementing security policies to protect network assets
Integrating security solutions for comprehensive threat mitigation
Module 14: Designing and Migrating to Cisco SD-WAN
Planning and designing Cisco SD-WAN deployments
Migration strategies from legacy WAN architectures to Cisco SD-WAN
Best practices for seamless migration and deployment
Module 15: Network Management and Troubleshooting
Performing network management tasks in Cisco SD-WAN environment
Troubleshooting common network issues and performance bottlenecks
Monitoring and optimizing network performance
