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Software-defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN Fundamentals

  • Number of Courses6 courses
  • Duration8 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

IT Networks will never stop evolving and striving towards efficiency and flexibility. This path will take you through the absolute basics of what Software-defined Networking brings to the table. You’ll look at SDN through a vendor neutral perspective, learning about the underlying principles and technologies that allow for this leap in networking ability. You’ll then learn about how these SDNs can be applied to Wide Area Networks (also from a vendor neutral perspective).

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Software-defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN Fundamentals

IT Networks will never stop evolving and striving towards efficiency and flexibility. This path will take you through the absolute basics of what Software-defined Networking brings to the table. You’ll look at SDN through a vendor neutral perspective, learning about the underlying principles and technologies that allow for this leap in networking ability. You’ll then learn about how these SDNs can be applied to Wide Area Networks (also from a vendor neutral perspective).

SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Intro to Software-defined Networking

  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 12m Duration

SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Intro to SD-WAN

  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 6m Duration

SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: SD-WAN in Action

  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 3m Duration

SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: The Evolution of Quality and Security in SD-WAN

  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 3m Duration

SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution

  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 18m Duration

Additional Learning

The content here is considered additional learning and beyond the scope of the rest of the path and the Skill IQ.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV): The Big Picture

  • by John Hales
  • 2h 16m Duration

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Sean Douglas
Sean Douglas
Sean Douglas has more than 17 years of experience working extensively with Cisco technology. He didn't always understand how IP networks, voice, and video solutions work. Sean remembers clearly what it was like to start from the beginning, when everything was new and somewhat confusing. Fortunately, he had some exceptional teachers that took the time to explain things in plain terms. He also has an enthusiasm for learning and finding solutions. Sean brings that same passion for learning and enth... more
John Hales
John Hales
John Hales is also the author of many books, from involved technical books from Sybex and Cengage to exam preparation books, to many quick reference guides from BarCharts, in addition to custom courseware for Fortune 500 customers. His latest book on vSphere is entitled Administering vSphere 5: Planning, Implementing and Troubleshooting. He has taught in many countries in Europe (including Russia, The Netherlands, Germany, Latvia, England, France, and Ireland), the Middle East (including Israel ... more
Brian Eiler
Brian Eiler
Brian's technical background includes almost 20 years of implementing, teaching, and writing about products from VMware, Microsoft, Citrix, IBM, HP, EMC, Dell, and Cisco. In addition to his other certifications, he holds VMware's advanced instructor credential (VCI-Level 2) and two of their most advanced design and implementation credentials: VCAP-DCD and VCAP-DCA. Brian has recently begun taking his classroom and field experience to the masses by authoring a number of publications, training cou... more

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