Implementing Cisco Software-Defined Wan (SD-WAN) for your Enterprise and Cloud sepcialization explains and demonstrates how to deploy the management cloud (vManage, vBond, and vSmarts) for on-premise deployments and device configuration for a simple router deployment. Then, viewers expand their knowledge by learning how to configure routing protocols between WAN edge and LAN devices. The course then moves on to more advance topics such as Application Aware Routing, which ensures that the path for packets meets the applications requirements for packet loss, latency, and jitter.
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
Design, Deploy, and Operate Cisco SD-WAN. Prepare to pass the Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415) ENSDWI exam.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Understand how the Cisco SD-WAN solution architecture works
Deploy and operate the Cisco SD-WAN solution in your own network or within a Cloud provider's environment
Implement advanced features such as Application Aware Routing, centralized policies, traffic forwarding, troubleshooting tools, and security services
Prepare for the CCNP Enterprise SD-WAN Solutions (300-415) ENSDWI exam
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Network Administration
- Network Performance Management
- Network Planning And Design
- Network Security
- Cloud Computing
- Network Routing
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Architecture
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Network Troubleshooting
- Wide Area Networks
- Cloud Services
- Network Monitoring
- System Configuration
- Software-Defined Networking
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Routing Protocols
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Understand the architecture and components of Cisco SD-WAN.
Master the Overlay Management Protocol for effective route and policy advertisement.
Gain insights into data plane operations and network segmentation.
Navigate and utilize the vManage user interface for network management.
Skills you'll gain
Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Routing, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, and Network Planning And Design
What you'll learn
Master the deployment and management of vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers.
Learn techniques for deploying and configuring WAN Edge devices.
Develop custom device templates using CLI and feature templates.
Manage software upgrades across the SD-WAN fabric efficiently.
Skills you'll gain
Software-Defined Networking, Scalability, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Configuration Management, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and Network Infrastructure
What you'll learn
Master OMP for efficient route distribution and configuration.
Implement high availability with TLOC extensions and redundancy protocols.
Design and deploy advanced SD-WAN policies and topologies.
Optimize traffic management with application-aware routing techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Network Routing, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, and Wide Area Networks
What you'll learn
Configure and utilize SD-WAN monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Implement advanced QoS strategies for optimal network performance.
Establish secure and efficient cloud and internet connectivity.
Deploy comprehensive SD-WAN security measures, including firewalls and content filtering.
Skills you'll gain
Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Wide Area Networks, Amazon Web Services, Software As A Service, System Configuration, and Cloud Technologies
What you'll learn
Master migration techniques for integrating SD-WAN into existing environments.
Strategically deploy edge devices in data centers and Colo facilities.
Understand Cisco's new methods for managing edge device configurations.
Utilize config groups, feature profiles, and feature parcels for efficient network management.
Skills you'll gain
Configuration Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Wide Area Networks, Data Migration, and Data Centers
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