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ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Before taking this training, you should have CCNP-level knowledge of enterprise networking, familiarity with routing protocols and WAN technologies, and a working understanding of basic network security concepts. Cisco recommends completing the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course beforehand.
Course Description
The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v3.0 training teaches you how to design, deploy, configure, and manage the Cisco Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale network, including migrating from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN. You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and branch, and how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies. Topics also cover SD-WAN deployment and migration options, controller placement, WAN Edge device deployment, multicast, QoS, Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout, Multi-Region SD-WAN fabric, Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) optimization, and Cisco SD-WAN security options.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the Cisco SD-WAN solution and how modes of operation differ in traditional WAN versus Cisco SD-WAN
- Describe options for Cisco SD-WAN cloud and on-premises deployment
- Explain how to deploy WAN Edge devices
- Compare the Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and traditional Plug-n-Play (PnP) processes and examine technical specifics for on-premises deployment
- Describe configuration groups and feature profiles for configuration management
- Describe device and feature configuration templates
- Describe options for providing scalability, high availability, and redundancy
- Explain how dynamic routing protocols are deployed in Cisco SD-WAN environment, on the service side and transport side
- Describe Cisco SD-WAN policy concepts, which includes how policies are defined, attached, distributed, and applied
- Define and implement advanced control policies, such as policies for custom topologies and service insertion
- Describe the Multi-Region Cisco SD-WAN fabric feature
- Define and implement advanced data policies, such as policies for traffic engineering and QoS
- Describe the Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) capabilities available in Cisco SD-WAN
- Define and implement an application-aware routing (AAR) policy
- Implement Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp options
- Describe Cisco SD-WAN security components and integration
- Describe how to design pure and hybrid Cisco SD-WAN solutions, as well as how to perform a migration to Cisco SD-WAN
- Describe the different tools and options available for managing a Cisco SD-WAN fabric
- Describe the different options available for monitoring the Cisco SD-WAN fabric
- Describe Cisco SD-WAN support for multicast
Course Outline
Course Topics
- Section 1: Examining the Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
- Section 2: Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
- Section 3: Deploying WAN Edge Devices
- Section 4: Managing Device Configuration
- Section 5: Exploring Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability
- Section 6: Enabling Service-Side and Transport-Side Routing
- Section 7: Understanding Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics
- Section 8: Defining Advanced Control Policies
- Section 9: Defining Advanced Data Policies
- Section 10: Implementing Application Quality of Experience
- Section 11: Implementing AAR
- Section 12: Examining DIA and Cisco Cloud OnRamp
- Section 13: Exploring Cisco SD-WAN Security
- Section 14: Designing and Migrating to Cisco SD-WAN
- Section 15: Performing Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting
- Section 16: Examining Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions course cover?
This course covers ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions training?
IT Dojo's ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Before taking this training, you should have CCNP-level knowledge of enterprise networking, familiarity with routing protocols and WAN technologies, and a working understanding of basic network security concepts. Cisco recommends completing the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course beforehand.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.