Cisco SDWAN Fundamentals

• 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)

There are no formal 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:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.2
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

• 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