SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the benefits and challenges of various deployment models to consider before migrating to SD-WAN. You'll learn about the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

One of the most important technological challenges that today’s organizations face, when migrating to an SD-WAN solution, is selecting the deployment model that will best meet their needs. In addition, once the infrastructure is deployed, day 2 operations are critical to maintaining a secure, highly available, and reliable SD-WAN solution. In this course, SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution, you'll learn the most important factors organizations consider when migrating to SD-WAN as well as what tools can be utilized for efficient day 2 management. First, you’ll learn about a variety of factors to consider such as topologies, the coexistence of traditional WAN and SD-WAN devices, WAN circuit selection considerations, access to SaaS, and vendor selection, before an enterprise migrates to an SD-WAN. Next, you'll discover the tools used to manage and maintain SD-WAN devices as well as how to implement user and group authentication and authorization. Finally, you’ll explore the basic tools used to troubleshoot SD-WAN deployment and the process of upgrading SD-WAN components. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the fundamental knowledge of SD-WAN migration, as well as understand deployment options, and how to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Migrating to SD-WAN

Designing an SD-WAN

Maintaining an SD-WAN

Troubleshooting and Upgrading SD-WAN

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines SD-WAN migration and deployment options, which are core skills for network engineers and IT professionals

Covers the tools and techniques used to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution, which are essential skills for network administrators

Taught by Sean Douglas, who are recognized for their work in SD-WAN and networking

Addresses one of the most important technological challenges that organizations face today, making the course highly relevant

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution with these activities:

Review Networking Concepts

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Sharpen your understanding of networking fundamentals to strengthen your foundation for SD-WAN concepts.

Browse courses on Networking Concepts

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Revisit OSI model
Review IP addressing and subnetting
Explore different network protocols and ports

Compile a list of SD-WAN resources

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Organize and expand your knowledge by compiling a collection of valuable SD-WAN resources.

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Search for SD-WAN resources such as articles, whitepapers, and videos.
Evaluate the resources for quality and relevance.
Organize the resources into a logical structure.
Share your compilation with other students or colleagues.

Attend an SD-WAN industry event

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Network with SD-WAN professionals and learn about the latest trends and developments.

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Research upcoming SD-WAN industry events.
Register for an event that aligns with your interests.
Attend the event and participate in discussions.
Follow up with new contacts after the event.

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Attend an SD-WAN workshop

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Gain practical experience with SD-WAN technologies through hands-on workshops.

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Identify SD-WAN workshops that meet your learning objectives.
Register for a workshop and complete any pre-requisites.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises.
Apply the knowledge and skills gained in the workshop to your own projects.

Career center

Learners who complete SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Engineer

A Network Engineer plans, installs, and maintains computer networks. They may also work on network security and performance. This course may be useful for Network Engineers who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Network Architect

A Network Architect designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. They may also work on network security and performance. This course may be useful for Network Architects who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer systems. They may also work on system security and performance. This course may be useful for Systems Engineers who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. They may also work on cloud security and performance. This course may be useful for Cloud Architects who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans, implements, and manages information technology systems. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator installs, configures, and maintains computer networks. They may also work on network security and performance. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Chief Information Officer

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the overall IT strategy and operations of an organization. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for CIOs who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Director

An IT Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an organization's IT department. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for IT Directors who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on IT matters. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for IT Consultants who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Project Manager

An IT Project Manager plans, implements, and manages IT projects. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for IT Project Managers who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor reviews and evaluates an organization's IT systems and processes. They may also work on IT security and performance. This course may be useful for IT Auditors who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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IT Security Analyst

An IT Security Analyst protects an organization's IT systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for IT Security Analysts who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Computer Scientist

A Computer Scientist researches and develops new computer technologies. This course may be useful for Computer Scientists who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests software applications. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn about SD-WAN, as it can help them understand the benefits and challenges of various deployment models, as well as the tools used to manage, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an SD-WAN solution.

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