Cisco Catalyst SDWAN

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.

Course Summary

Course Fee

৳ 15,000

Training Method

Offline/Online

Total Modules

30

Course Duration

60 Hours

Total Session

30

Class Duration

2 Hours

Details Course Outlines

Module-01

Introduction to SD-WAN

Module-02

SD-WAN Architecture

Module-03

SD-WAN Planes

Module-04

Certificate Authentication Components

Module-05

VPN Types in SD-WAN

Module-06

SD-WAN Terminology

Module-07

Initial SD-WAN Configuration

Module-08

Certificate Installation and Registration

Module-09

Templates in SD-WAN

Module-10

Feature Templates for Branch vEdge

Module-11

Device Templates in SD-WAN

Module-12

SD-WAN Routing and OMP

Module-13

HQ vEdge Configuration

Module-14

cEdge Device Templates

Module-15

SD-WAN Policy Components

Module-16

Centralized Policy Configuration

Module-17

NAT and Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Module-18

Service VPN Management

Module-19

High Availability in SD-WAN

Module-20

Advanced Topology Configurations

Module-21

Route Management in SD-WAN

Module-22

Advanced Topology Scenarios

Module-23

NAT Advanced Configurations

Module-24

SD-WAN Security Implementation

Module-25

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

Module-26

Controller Scalability and Resilience

Module-27

Application Performance Optimization

Module-28

Monitoring and Troubleshooting SD-WAN

Module-29

Lab Exercises and Practical Case Studies

Module-30

Final Assessment and Course Wrap-Up