Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) represents a contemporary methodology for administering and optimizing wide area networks (WANs). These networks link various segments of an organization's infrastructure—such as branch offices, data centers, and cloud services—across extensive geographical distances.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network and security professionals seeking to proficiently implement, manage, and secure SD-WAN solutions.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the core concepts, advantages, and challenges associated with SD-WAN technologies.
- Architect an SD-WAN design aligned with organizational requirements and deploy SD-WAN solutions effectively.
- Deploy and oversee security capabilities within an SD-WAN framework.
- Monitor, administer, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.
Customization Options
- To request a tailored training session for this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- Evolving from WAN to SD-WAN
- Core components and architecture of SD-WAN
- Benefits and challenges of SD-WAN
SD-WAN Technologies and Vendors
- Overview of SD-WAN technologies
- Exploring SD-WAN vendors and solutions
- Understanding underlay and overlay networks
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and automation in SD-WAN
Implementing SD-WAN
- Design considerations for SD-WAN
- Deployment models
- Migrating from traditional WAN to SD-WAN
- Configuring and managing SD-WAN
SD-WAN Security
- Security challenges in SD-WAN
- Integrated security features in SD-WAN solutions
- Encryption and secure connectivity (IPsec)
- Implementing advanced threat protection
Policies and Quality of Service (QoS)
- Understanding and configuring SD-WAN policies
- QoS in SD-WAN
- Application-aware routing
- Troubleshooting and optimizing SD-WAN
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts and security principles.
- Familiarity with WAN technologies.
Audience
- Network engineers
- Network administrators
- Security analysts
- IT managers
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The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.
Colin Donohue - Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
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