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Cisco SDWAN Fundamentals (SDWFND) 2.0 Course

  • Duration: 16 Hours
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Course Delivery : E - Learning Access
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Course Overview

The Cisco SD-WAN Fundamentals Course delivers essential training for teams adopting software-defined WAN architectures. Participants gain a structured understanding of Cisco SD-WAN components, centralized management concepts, and policy-driven traffic control used to improve application performance and operational visibility. The course introduces deployment workflows, device onboarding, and monitoring practices that help standardize branch connectivity and simplify WAN operations. Practical labs reinforce core tasks such as initial configuration, policy application, and validation of application-aware routing in real-world enterprise scenarios.

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Course Details

  • Build foundational skills in Cisco SD-WAN architecture and operations.
  • Understand centralized management and policy-based traffic control concepts.
  • Learn how application-aware routing improves performance and reliability.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to device onboarding and configuration workflows.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to device onboarding and configuration workflows.
  • Ideal for network engineers, WAN administrators, and IT operations teams.
  • Recommended to have basic knowledge of networking, routing, and IP concepts.
  • Familiarity with traditional WAN technologies is beneficial but not mandatory.
  • No prerequisite certifications required for enrollment.
  • Explain Cisco SD-WAN architecture and the roles of key components.
  • Describe control, management, and data plane interactions in SD-WAN environments.
  • Perform basic device onboarding and centralized configuration tasks.
  • Apply foundational policies for traffic steering and application performance.
  • Monitor SD-WAN operations and identify common issues using built-in tools.
  • Prepare for progression into advanced Cisco SD-WAN training and certifications.
  • Introduction to SD-WAN Concepts: Evolution from traditional WAN to software-defined models.
  • Cisco SD-WAN Architecture Overview: vManage, vBond, vSmart, and edge components.
  • Deployment Models and Onboarding: Device provisioning and initial setup workflows.
  • Centralized Management: Configuration templates, monitoring, and visibility.
  • Policy Frameworks: Application-aware routing and traffic steering basics.
  • Transport and Connectivity Options: MPLS, broadband, and hybrid WAN designs.
  • Security Fundamentals: Introductory security and segmentation considerations.
  • Operations and Troubleshooting: Monitoring, validation, and issue isolation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this course?+

Instructor-led modules covering Cisco SD-WAN fundamentals, architecture, device onboarding, policy basics, monitoring, and hands-on labs.

Is there an associated certification exam?+

This course provides foundational knowledge supporting Cisco SD-WAN and enterprise networking certification paths, though it may not map to a single exam.

Who should enroll?+

Network engineers, WAN administrators, and IT professionals responsible for branch connectivity and WAN operations.

How is the course delivered?+

Delivered through instructor-led virtual classroom sessions with structured lessons, guided labs, and practical scenarios.

Do I need prior Cisco SD-WAN experience?+

No prior experience is required. The course builds core understanding and practical skills step by step.

Is hands-on practice included?+

Yes — guided labs and scenario-based exercises are included to reinforce real-world SD-WAN tasks.