Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI)
Cisco
The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) course teaches you how to design, deploy, configure, and manage a Cisco Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale live network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to SD-WAN. You will learn the Cisco SD-WAN architecture, components, and how to implement advanced SD-WAN features including application-aware routing, security policies, and quality of service.
Who Should Attend
- Network engineers implementing SD-WAN
- Network architects designing WAN solutions
- Network administrators managing WAN infrastructure
- Systems engineers
- Anyone pursuing CCNP Enterprise certification
Prerequisites
- CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
- ENCOR knowledge recommended
- Basic understanding of WAN technologies
What You Will Learn
- Describe the Cisco SD-WAN architecture and components
- Deploy and configure Cisco SD-WAN controllers: vManage, vSmart, vBond
- Onboard and provision Cisco SD-WAN edge devices (vEdge/cEdge)
- Implement SD-WAN control and data plane policies
- Implement application-aware routing policies
- Implement SD-WAN security features
- Implement SD-WAN QoS
- Implement SD-WAN direct internet access and cloud connectivity
- Migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN
- Monitor and troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN deployments
Course Outline
Labs & Practical Exercises
Hands-on labs covering Cisco SD-WAN controller deployment, edge device onboarding, policy configuration, application-aware routing, security features, and migration from legacy WAN. Participants will build and manage a complete SD-WAN deployment using vManage.
Certification & Assessment
Prepares candidates for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise concentration exam (300-415 ENSDWI). Counts towards the CCNP Enterprise certification.