This course covers key aspects of SD-WAN, including monitoring, troubleshooting, security, and cloud connectivity. Start by learning about network monitoring tools and how to troubleshoot common connectivity issues. Develop skills in configuring Quality of Service (QoS) for optimal performance on unreliable links and improve application quality with techniques like TCP optimization. Learn to connect branch offices to the internet and cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google using Direct Cloud Access and Cloud onRamp for SaaS. Strengthen your network with SD-WAN security features such as application-aware firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to design, implement, and secure advanced SD-WAN environments.
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4
This course is part of Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Configure and utilize SD-WAN monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Implement advanced QoS strategies for optimal network performance.
Establish secure and efficient cloud and internet connectivity.
Deploy comprehensive SD-WAN security measures, including firewalls and content filtering.
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This module covers essential aspects of SD-WAN, including monitoring, troubleshooting, advanced security, and cloud connectivity. You will begin by exploring network monitoring tools and learning to troubleshoot common control plane connectivity issues. The module will guide you in configuring Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure optimal performance, even on unreliable links, and enhance application quality of experience with advanced techniques such as TCP optimization. Additionally, you will discover how to seamlessly connect branch offices to the internet and cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google, using Direct Cloud Access and Cloud OnRamp for SaaS. Finally, the module will help you fortify your network with SD-WAN security features, including application-aware firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. By the end of this module, you will be able to to design, implement, and secure SD-WAN environments.
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