Course structure
Course Introduction
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course objectives
Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution
- Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides
- Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases
- List the components of the VMware SASE™ solution
- Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities
VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture
- Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components
- Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator
- Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other
Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
- Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
- List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
- Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal
Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN
- Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges,
- Hubs, Gateways, and more
- Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration
- List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same
- Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
- Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process
Path and Traffic Management
- List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF
- Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages
- Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic
Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment
- Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments.
- Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration
Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
- List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware
