VMware SD-WAN for Service Providers [V4.x]

• Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions
• Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

• Discuss the SD-WAN architecture and platform deployment model options
• Identify and describe the SD-WAN solution components
• Explain the interaction between the SD-WAN Edge, Orchestrator, and Gateway components
• Describe the SD-WAN Software-Defined Networking (SDN) approach, traffic, and network flows
• Explore SD-WAN core features and evaluate how these dramatically improve operational automation
• Use SD-WAN features to perform simple, agile, and secure SD-WAN operations
• Simplify branch infrastructure by inserting network services on the branch edge, in the cloud, or in the regional and enterprise data centers

Extensive knowledge of routing and switching is required.

You should also have the following understanding or knowledge:

• Good understanding of TCP/IP services and protocols
• Knowledge and working experience of computer networking, including:
• Switching and routing technologies (L2-L3)
• Network and application delivery services (L4-L7)
• Basic understanding of IaaS, SaaS, and public and private cloud

The VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (2020) certification  is recommended.

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1  Course Introduction
•  Introductions and course logistics
•  Course objectives

2  Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution
•  Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides
•  Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases
•  List the components of the VMware SASE™ solution
•  Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities

3  VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture
•  Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components
•  Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator
•  Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other

4  Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
•  Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
•  List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
•  Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal

5  Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN
•  Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges,
   Hubs, Gateways, and more
•  Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration
•  List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same
•  Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
•  Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process

6  Path and Traffic Management
•  List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF
•  Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages
•  Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic

7  Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment
•  Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments.
•  Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration

8  Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
•  List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
•  List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware
   SD-WAN