The Cisco Catalyst SDWAN course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and managing SD-WAN solutions using Cisco’s cutting-edge Catalyst platform. This course covers all aspects of SD-WAN, including its architecture, deployment, routing protocols, security, and policy configurations. Participants will learn to optimize network performance, ensure reliability, and simplify operations across distributed environments. Whether you are a network engineer or an IT professional, this course prepares you for real-world SD-WAN deployments and troubleshooting.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals and architecture of Cisco SD-WAN.
2. Deploy and configure Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controllers and devices (vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEdges, and cEdges).
3. Configure and troubleshoot SD-WAN policies, including centralized and localized policies.
4. Implement advanced SD-WAN features such as NAT, Direct Internet Access (DIA), and Application-Aware Routing (AAR).
5. Ensure high availability and security in SD-WAN networks using redundancy, TLS/DTLS encryption, and firewall policies.
6. Use tools like vManage to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SD-WAN performance.
7. Apply Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for seamless WAN edge deployment.
8. Prepare for SD-WAN real-world deployments and Cisco certification exams.

 

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN Course Introduction

The Cisco Catalyst SDWAN course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and managing SD-WAN solutions using Cisco’s cutting-edge Catalyst platform. This course covers all aspects of SD-WAN, including its architecture, deployment, routing protocols, security, and policy configurations. Participants will learn to optimize network performance, ensure reliability, and simplify operations across distributed environments. Whether you are a network engineer or an IT professional, this course prepares you for real-world SD-WAN deployments and troubleshooting.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals and architecture of Cisco SD-WAN.
2. Deploy and configure Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controllers and devices (vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEdges, and cEdges).
3. Configure and troubleshoot SD-WAN policies, including centralized and localized policies.
4. Implement advanced SD-WAN features such as NAT, Direct Internet Access (DIA), and Application-Aware Routing (AAR).
5. Ensure high availability and security in SD-WAN networks using redundancy, TLS/DTLS encryption, and firewall policies.
6. Use tools like vManage to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SD-WAN performance.
7. Apply Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for seamless WAN edge deployment.
8. Prepare for SD-WAN real-world deployments and Cisco certification exams.

Pre-requisites

To successfully participate in this course, attendees should have:

1. A solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching concepts.
2. Basic knowledge of enterprise WAN and LAN technologies.
3. Familiarity with networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and IPSec.
4. Experience with Cisco devices and configuration through CLI and GUI.

Access to a laptop or workstation with a stable internet connection for online sessions and lab work.