Overview
About the course
The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) course equips you with the skills needed to design, deploy, configure, and manage Cisco’s Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions. This training covers advanced control, data, and application-aware policies to optimise large-scale networks, ensuring smooth migration from traditional WAN to Cisco SD-WAN. You’ll learn best practices for deploying controllers, configuring routing protocols, implementing Direct Internet Access (DIA), managing Multi-Region SD-WAN fabrics, and leveraging traffic optimisation with Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE).
Audience Profile
- Network Engineers seeking the CCNP Enterprise or Cisco Certified Specialist—Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation certification
- Pre- and post-sales engineers involved in SD-WAN installations, support, and troubleshooting
Job role: Network Engineer
Preparation for exam: 300-415 ENSDWI
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Design and deploy Cisco SD-WAN solutions, both on-premises and cloud-based
- Configure WAN Edge devices and manage Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Implement scalable, high-availability solutions for large networks
- Define and manage advanced data policies for traffic engineering, QoS, and application-aware routing
- Optimise the performance of SaaS applications using AppQoE features
- Implement Cisco SD-WAN security and Cloud OnRamp options
- Monitor and manage Cisco SD-WAN fabrics for optimal performance
Modules Covered
- Overview of Cisco SD-WAN architecture and deployment
- Configuration management using device templates
- Dynamic routing protocols for service and transport sides
- Advanced control and data policies for custom topologies
- Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) and Direct Internet Access (DIA)
- Security components and integration within Cisco SD-WAN
- Migration strategies from traditional WAN to SD-WAN
Certification
- Associated Certification: CCNP Enterprise
- Core Exam: 350-401 ENCOR
- Concentration Exam: 300-415 ENSDWI
