This course covers core components and advanced functionalities of Cisco's SD-WAN solution. You'll begin by learning about the vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers, exploring their scalability, redundancy, and deployment options both on-premise and in the cloud. Progressing through the course, you'll learn to deploy and configure WAN Edge devices, transitioning them from autonomous to managed SD-WAN mode. With hands-on exercises, you'll gain proficiency in creating custom device templates and managing software upgrades across your SD-WAN fabric. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to manage and optimize your organization's network infrastructure.
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2
This course is part of Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master the deployment and management of vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers.
Learn techniques for deploying and configuring WAN Edge devices.
Develop custom device templates using CLI and feature templates.
Manage software upgrades across the SD-WAN fabric efficiently.
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This module provides a comprehensive exploration of the core components and advanced functionalities of Cisco's SD-WAN solution. You will start by learning about the vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers, delving into their scalability, redundancy, and deployment options both on-premise and in the cloud. As you progress, you'll learn to deploy and configure WAN Edge devices, transitioning them from autonomous to managed SD-WAN mode. The module includes hands-on exercises that will enable you to gain proficiency in creating custom device templates and managing software upgrades across your SD-WAN fabric. By the end of this module, you will have the knowledge to efficiently manage and optimize your organization's network infrastructure.
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