This course explores Cisco SD-WAN and equips you with the skills to optimize and manage complex network environments. You will gain a thorough understanding of the architecture, components, and terminology essential to SD-WAN. You will explore the Overlay Management Protocol to master route and policy advertisement, and the intricacies of the data plane and network segmentation. With hands-on guidance on the vManage user interface, you'll be prepared to implement and oversee efficient, secure, and scalable network solutions.



Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1
This course is part of Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud Specialization

Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Understand the architecture and components of Cisco SD-WAN.
Master the Overlay Management Protocol for effective route and policy advertisement.
Gain insights into data plane operations and network segmentation.
Navigate and utilize the vManage user interface for network management.
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This module provides an in-depth exploration of Cisco SD-WAN, equipping you with the skills to optimize and manage complex network environments. Through a series of expertly crafted lessons, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the architecture, components, and terminology essential to SD-WAN. Delve into the Overlay Management Protocol to master route and policy advertisement, and explore the intricacies of the data plane and network segmentation. With hands-on guidance on the vManage user interface, you'll be prepared to implement and oversee efficient, secure, and scalable network solutions. By the end of this module, you will be able to navigate and manage SD-WAN environments effectively.
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