The Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) training provides foundational concepts, business drivers, and an architectural vision of Cisco Catalyst software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), demonstrating how its core principles enable agile, secure, and cloud-ready WAN solutions to meet modern business demands.

This training also earns you 14 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

• SD-WAN Evolution and Core Concepts
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Components and Roles
• Initial SD-WAN Deployment
• Secure Data Plan and Segmentation
• Configuration Management and Automation
• Overlay Routing and Integration
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Policies
• Direct Internet Access and Cloud Optimization

• Network Engineers
• Network Architects
• Network Designers
• Network Administrators
• Solutions Architects
• Consulting Systems Engineers
• Technical Solutions Architects
• Cisco Integrators/Partners
• Security Engineers
• Network Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Managers
• IT Directors/Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Familiarity with traditional WAN technologies such as MPLS and internet circuits
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and concepts, including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing and IPsec tunnels
• Basic understanding of network security concepts and familiarity with operating system interfaces (CLI/GUI) for device interaction

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)