Cisco Installing, Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN v2.0 (SDWAN) Training

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$4,795.00 USD

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5 Days

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Course Overview

Nearly two-thirds of organizations rely on an SD-WAN solution to reduce costs, increase agility, and optimize application performance across distributed sites. This shift is driving strong demand for IT professionals who can design, deploy, and manage advanced Cisco SD-WAN fabric environments.

Cisco Installing, Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN v2.0 (SDWAN) Training equips you with exactly those skills. Over five days of instructor-led, hands-on learning, you’ll work with real Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN tools to configure, secure, and optimize WAN edge devices, controllers, and overlay networks. You’ll also gain practical experience applying control policies, application-aware routing protocols, QoS, and advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring you can support mission-critical enterprise networks and data centers.

What Is Included

  • Expert-led training with real-world SD-WAN scenarios
  • Official Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN courseware and labs
  • Certificate of completion
  • Hands-on practice with Cisco SD-WAN Controllers and IOS-XE devices

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture and solution components.
  • Deploy and configure controllers, WAN edge devices, and templates.
  • Implement policies for centralized and local management.
  • Optimize SD-WAN performance with QoS, QoE, and Cloud OnRamp.
  • Configure and manage integrated security, including SASE and Umbrella.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Catalyst SD-WAN using vManager, CLI, APIs, and diagnostic tools.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Network Engineers designing and maintaining enterprise or government-grade SD-WAN infrastructure
  • System Administrators managing daily SD-WAN operations across agencies or large organizations
  • IT Professionals in Government Agencies ensuring compliance, reliability, and secure WAN services
  • Technical Support Staff troubleshooting and maintaining Catalyst SD-WAN deployments
  • Cisco-Certified Professionals seeking specialization in Catalyst SD-WAN and cloud-connected WAN solutions
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN v2.0 training? Is it worth it?

This five-day course equips you to deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN v2.0. It is worth it because SD-WAN expertise is in high demand, with Cisco SD-WAN engineers earning an average salary of $115,000–$135,000 annually in the U.S. according to Glassdoor. Completing this training helps you stay competitive and advance in a rapidly growing field.

Will this course help me deploy Cisco SD-WAN Controllers?

Yes. You’ll learn controller architecture, high availability, and the full deployment lifecycle, including how to verify and monitor control plane operations.

Will this course help me troubleshoot WAN edge and routing issues?

Absolutely. The course dedicates an entire module to troubleshooting WAN edge devices, routing, centralized policies, and packet forwarding problems.

Is this course part of a certification path or does it prepare for an exam?

Yes. The knowledge gained supports Cisco certification tracks such as the CCNP Enterprise and the Cisco SD-WAN Specialist, giving you an edge in earning advanced credentials.

Course Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with enterprise routing and WAN solutions
  • Basic knowledge of Cisco IOS-XE and routing protocols
  • Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs)
  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent experience recommended

Agenda

Module 1: Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) Platform Overview

  • SD-WAN Architecture Overview
  • Cisco SD-WAN Solution Overview
  • New Features by Version
  • Licensing for Cisco SD-WAN
  • SD Routing Overview (20.12)

Module 2: Cisco SD-WAN Controllers

  • Controller Architecture
  • Catalyst SD-WAN Portal
  • Multitenancy
  • Controller High Availability
  • Control Plane Verification

Module 3: Cisco SD-WAN Allow Lists and Certificates

  • Certificate Fundamentals
  • SD-WAN Certificate Configuration
  • Validity and Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting Certificates

Module 4: Catalyst SD-WAN Platforms

  • vEdge and ISR Platforms
  • ASR 1000 and Catalyst 8000 Series Routers
  • Catalyst 8200, 8300, 8500 Series
  • Catalyst 8000v Virtual Router
  • Supported Modules and Cellular Gateways
  • WAN Edge High Availability

Module 5: WAN Edge Deployments

  • Adding Devices to the PnP Portal
  • Initial Bootup and Image Selection
  • Zero Touch Provisioning
  • Quick Connect Setup
  • Manual Provisioning on IOS-XE
  • Verifying WAN Edge Configuration

Module 6: Configuring SD-WAN Manager

  • Dashboard Overview and Monitoring
  • Configuration Tools and Maintenance
  • Administrative Settings
  • Resource Groups, Users, and Groups
  • RADIUS and TACACS
  • Single Sign-On / IDP Management
  • License Management
  • Path Insight and Network-Wide Tools

Module 7: SD-WAN Software Upgrades

  • Upgrading the SD-WAN Environment
  • Controller Upgrade Procedures
  • Workflow for 20.10 / 17.10
  • Device Upgrades via CLI

Module 8: SD-WAN OMP and Fabric

  • Fabric Terminology and Overview
  • Segmentation
  • OMP, Routes, and TLOCs
  • BFD and On-Demand Tunnels
  • Fabric Verification

Module 9: QoS and QoE

  • QoE and QoS Challenges
  • Per-Tunnel and Per-VPN QoS
  • Adaptive QoS
  • Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE)
  • Forward Error Correction and Packet Duplication
  • TCP Optimization and Data Redundancy Elimination
  • AVC and Microsoft O365 Telemetry

Module 10: Security and SASE

  • Security Overview
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Fabric Security Options
  • Integrated Security Configurations
  • Cisco Umbrella

Module 11: Templates and Configuration Groups

  • Feature, Device, and CLI Templates
  • Creating and Applying Device Templates
  • Configuration Groups: Overview and Workflow

Module 12: Local Policies

  • Local Policy Lists
  • Data Policies and QoS Configurations
  • Access Control Lists
  • Localized Control Policies
  • Saving and Applying Local Policies

Module 13: Centralized Policies

  • Control Policy Overview
  • VPN Topologies and Membership Policies
  • Application-Aware Routing and Service Chaining
  • Central Data Policy Use Cases
  • Creating Centralized Policies

Module 14: ThousandEyes Integration

  • ThousandEyes Overview and Architecture
  • SD-WAN Deployment with ThousandEyes
  • Troubleshooting Deployments

Module 15: Cloud OnRamp for SaaS

  • Overview and Use Cases
  • Deployment with M365, Webex, and Enterprise Apps
  • Security and Monitoring

Module 16: Analytics (vAnalytics) 3.0

  • Analytics Overview and Dashboards
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting with Cisco Analytics
  • Onboarding and Access Workflows

Module 17: Monitoring and Troubleshooting SD-WAN

  • Troubleshooting Overview
  • Controller and Connection Failures
  • Data Plane and Routing Troubleshooting
  • Policies and Packet Forwarding Issues
  • Device Upgrades and Config Failures
  • Tools: vManager, CLI, vDiagnose, NetFlow, SNMP
  • Logs, Reporting, APIs, and Programmability
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