Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) represents a contemporary strategy for managing and optimizing wide area networks (WANs). These networks link disparate segments of an organization’s infrastructure—including branch offices, data centers, and cloud services—across extensive geographical distances.
This instructor-led, live training session, available either online or on-site, targets intermediate-level network and security professionals seeking to proficiently implement, manage, and secure SD-WAN solutions.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts, advantages, and potential challenges associated with SD-WAN technologies.
- Designing an SD-WAN architecture that aligns with organizational requirements and effectively deploying these solutions.
- Implementing and managing security protocols within an SD-WAN framework.
- Monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting SD-WAN environments.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical applications.
- Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.
Course Customization Options
- To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- Evolution from WAN to SD-WAN
- Key components and architecture of SD-WAN
- Benefits and challenges of SD-WAN
SD-WAN Technologies and Vendors
- Overview of SD-WAN technologies
- Investigating 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 knowledge of networking concepts and security principles
- Familiarity with Wide Area Network (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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