Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) represents a contemporary methodology for administering and enhancing Wide Area Networks (WANs). These networks interconnect various segments of an organization’s infrastructure, including branch offices, data centers, and cloud services, across expansive geographical regions.
This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) is designed for network and security professionals with intermediate-level expertise who aim to successfully implement, manage, and secure SD-WAN solutions.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Grasp the core concepts, advantages, and potential challenges inherent to SD-WAN technologies.
- Design SD-WAN architectures customized to organizational requirements and deploy SD-WAN solutions with efficiency.
- Implement and oversee security mechanisms within an SD-WAN framework.
- Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments effectively.
Course Format
- Engaging lectures and discussions.
- Abundant exercises and practical practice sessions.
- Practical implementation exercises in a live lab environment.
Customization Options
- For tailored training arrangements, please reach out to us to coordinate.
Course Outline
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- The transition from WAN to SD-WAN
- Core components and architecture of SD-WAN
- Advantages and challenges of SD-WAN
SD-WAN Technologies and Vendors
- Overview of SD-WAN technologies
- Exploring SD-WAN vendors and solutions
- Comprehending 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
- Fundamental knowledge of networking principles and security concepts
- Proficiency with WAN technologies
Target 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
Course - FortiGate 7.4 Administration
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