Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) represents a contemporary methodology for managing and optimizing wide area networks (WANs). These networks interconnect various components of an organization’s infrastructure—such as branch offices, data centers, and cloud services—across extensive geographical regions.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network and security professionals aiming to effectively implement, manage, and secure SD-WAN solutions.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Gaining a clear understanding of the core concepts, benefits, and challenges inherent to SD-WAN technologies.
- Designing an SD-WAN architecture that aligns with organizational requirements and deploying SD-WAN solutions with proficiency.
- 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 practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To arrange customized training for this course, please reach out to us.
Course Outline
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- Evolution from traditional 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
- Examining SD-WAN vendors and their 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
- A foundational understanding 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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Testimonials (1)
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
Course - FortiGate 7.4 Administration
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