Course structure
1 Course Introduction
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course objectives
2 Architecture and Core Features
- Evaluate the current state of the enterprise WAN and limitations for growth
- Describe the key components and features of the VMware SD-WAN architecture
- Explain VMware SD-WAN component placement and interactions between components
- List VMware SD-WAN core value differentiators
- Describe VMware SD-WAN core features
- Evaluate the effect of VMware SD-WAN differentiators on a SD-WAN site deployment
3 VMware SD-WAN MSP use Cases, Deployment Models, and License Models
- Compare VMware SD-WAN use cases
- List VMware SD-WAN deployment models
- Describe each VMware SD-WAN license model
4 Zero Touch Provisioning
- Provision VMware SD-WAN Edges
- Describe the workflow of a VMware SD-WAN Edge activation.
- Provision a VMware SD-WAN Virtual Edge on VMware ESXi™
5 VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN
- Configure the VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN
- Consider the availability settings when deploying a Cloud VPN
- Describe the packet flow in a Cloud VPN
6 Routing and Branch Design
- Control SD-WAN overlay and underlay route advertisement
- Overlay flow control
- Describe best practices when designing VMware SD-WAN with BGP
- Evaluate branch design options
7 VMware SD-WAN Security
- Explain VMware SD-WAN security architecture
- Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge security capabilities
8 High Availability Designs
- Distinguish between Standard and Enhanced High Availability (HA) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
9 Designing for Performance and Scale
- List the SD-WAN factors that influence scalability and performance
- Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge Clustering
10 Standing up a Partner Gateway
- Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway functionality and roles
- Provision a VMware SD-WAN Gateway from VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
- Demonstrate the procedure to install a VMware SD-WAN Gateway on ESXi
- Describe how BGP works together with a Partner Gateway hand-off
11 MSP Operations and Version Management
- Identify the appropriate documentation
- Demonstrate account management
- Describe the VMware SD-WAN upgrade sequence
- Demonstrate a VMware SD-WAN Edge and VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade