Introduction to SD-WAN
1h 2mBeginner2023-06-16
Authors

Arash Deljoo
Course details
Companies of all sizes are moving towards using a software-defined wide-area network, or SD-WAN. In this course, Arash Deljoo introduces you to SD-WAN. He starts with a look at the basic concepts of using software to implement and manage a wide-area network, and outlines some of the benefits of SD-WAN like simplified WAN management, flexibility, and lower costs. Arash then takes a look at how SD-WAN actually works, detailing the differences between traditional routing and SD-WAN in the data plane, control plane, management plane, orchestration plane, and transport. Next, he shows some common use cases for SD-WAN that can help you decide if this is the right solution for you. Finally, Arash covers some popular SD-WAN solutions from Cisco, VMware, Prisma, and more. If you’re curious about the operational and financial benefits of SD-WAN, join Arash in this course to learn more.
Skills covered
Introduction toNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
Introduction
- The next generation WAN
Introduction to SD-WAN
- Introduction to software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- Networks of today
- Common business and IT trends
- Common desired benefits
How SD-WAN Works
- Traditional routing
- SD-WAN control plane
- SD-WAN data plane
- SD-WAN transport
- SD-WAN management plane
- SD-WAN orchestration plane
Common SD-WAN Use Cases
- Bandwidth aggregation
- Application load-balancing
- Protecting critical applications with SLAs
- End-to-end segmentation
- Direct internet access
- Fully managed network solution
Popular SD-WAN Solutions
- Which SD-WAN product is right for you
- Cisco SD-WAN
- Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
- VMware SD-WAN
- Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise
- Prisma SD-WAN
Conclusion
- From principle to practice