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

6 Courses
8 Hours
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).

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SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Intro to Software-defined Networking
  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 12m
  • Jan 26, 2022
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SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Intro to SD-WAN
  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 6m
  • Mar 19, 2022
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SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: SD-WAN in Action
  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 3m
  • Sep 23, 2022
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SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: The Evolution of Quality and Security in SD-WAN
  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 3m
  • Sep 23, 2022
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SDN and SD-WAN Fundamentals: Migrating to and Maintaining an SD-WAN Solution
  • by Sean Douglas
  • 1h 18m
  • Sep 23, 2022
Additional Learning

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

Course
Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV): The Big Picture
  • by Brian Eilerby John Hales
  • 2h 16m
  • Nov 18, 2022
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What You'll Learn
  • Describe Limitations of Distributed Networks Deployments
  • Describe Software Defined Networks
  • Describe the limitations of legacy WAN Deployments
  • Describe SD WAN Components and Functions
  • Describe how SD WAN represents evolution of networking
  • Describe Benefits of Deploying an SD WAN
  • Describe how SD WAN Implements Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE protocol, application identification (AppID) and advanced policy-based routing (APBR))
  • Describe how SD WAN Provides Robust Security
  • Describe how to Migrate to SD WAN Solution
  • Describe how to Maintain an SD WAN Solution
Prerequisites
  • You should be generally familiar with networking principles though anyone will benefit from this instruction.
Related topics
  • CCNA
  • Cisco
  • CompTIA Network+
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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...
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...
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 ...

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