This course focuses on the deployment and operation of Cisco SD-WAN solutions at scale. Participants will learn how to transition from traditional WAN to SD-WAN, configure edge devices, and enforce control and data policies for secure, optimised connectivity.
Learning Outcomes:
Design and deploy Cisco SD-WAN environments
Configure edge devices and device templates
Implement control, data, and AAR policies
Operate and troubleshoot large-scale SD-WAN networks
Key Topics:
Cisco SD-WAN architecture and deployment
WAN Edge onboarding, ZTP, DIA breakout
Control and data policy design
SD-WAN security and migration planning
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and implementation strategies covered in the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI) certification.
The 300-415 ENSDWI exam is a concentration exam that forms part of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification. It assesses the ability to deploy, manage, and optimise Cisco SD-WAN solutions across large-scale networks.
Participants will gain practical experience in configuring SD-WAN edge devices, setting up secure direct internet access, applying application-aware policies, and managing migration from legacy WAN architectures. The course also covers high availability, policy enforcement, cloud integration, and advanced security features such as Cisco Umbrella®, IPS, and AMP.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
Course Outlines
- Examining the Cisco SD WAN Architecture
- Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
- Deploying WAN Edge Devices
- Onboarding WAN Edge Devices with ZTP and PnP
- Using Device Configuration Templates
- Exploring Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability
- Enabling Service-Side and Transport-Side Routing
- Understanding Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics
- Defining Advanced Control Policies
- Implementing AAR
- Examining Direct Internet Access and Cloud Deployment Options
- Exploring Cisco SD-WAN Security
- Designing and Migrating to Cisco SD-WAN
- Performing Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting
- Examining Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support
Lab Outlines
- Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Controllers
- Add a WAN Edge Router Using ZTP
- Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Device Using Configuration Templates
- Configure Cisco SD-WAN Controller Affinity
- Implement Service Side Routing Protocols
- Implement Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions
- Implement Control Policies
- Implement Data Policies
- Implement Application-Aware Routing
- Implement Branch and Regional Internet Breakouts
- Migrate Branch Sites
- Perform Cisco SD-WAN Software Upgrade