Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0

Prerequisites:-​​​​​​​ CCNP Enterprise knowledge

Week 1: SD-WAN Basics & Setup

Day 1: Introduction to SD-WAN

• What is SD-WAN?
• Why use SD-WAN?
• Benefits & Use Cases
• Hands-on Lab: Exploring vManage GUI

Day 2: SD-WAN Components & Architecture

• vEdge, cEdge, vSmart, vManage, vBond
• Difference between cEdge & vEdge
• Control, Data, Management & Orchestration Planes
• Hands-on Lab: Deploying vManage & Adding Controllers

Day 3: SD-WAN Deployment Models

• On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid
• SD-WAN Site Types & Design Considerations
• Hands-on Lab: Deploying SD-WAN controllers in a lab setup

Day 4: SD-WAN Underlay & Overlay

• Underlay Transport Options (MPLS, Internet, LTE)
• SD-WAN Overlay Fabric
• Hands-on Lab: Establishing Secure Tunnels & Overlays

Day 5: Bringing Up the Control Plane

• How to bring up the Control Plane
• vSmart, vBond, vManage connectivity
• Hands-on Lab: Configuring vSmart, vBond, vManage connectivity

Week 2: WAN Edge Deployment & Security

Day 6: Adding Different Types of WAN Edges

• vEdge, cEdge, v8000 Router
• Differences and use cases
• Hands-on Lab: Adding vEdge, cEdge & v8000 Router to SD-WAN Fabric

Day 7: SD-WAN Templates & Policies

• Feature & Device Templates
• Policy Types (Centralized & Localized)
• Hands-on Lab: Creating & Applying Templates

Day 8: SD-WAN Traffic Engineering

• Application-Aware Routing (AAR)
• SLA-based Path Selection
• Hands-on Lab: Configuring AAR & Path Selection

Day 9: Security in SD-WAN

• Secure Direct Internet Access (DIA)
• Firewall & IPS/IDS Integration
• Hands-on Lab: Configuring Secure Internet Access

Day 10: QoS & Optimization

• Traffic Prioritization & Shaping
• WAN Optimization Techniques
• Hands-on Lab: Implementing QoS Policies

Week 3: Advanced SD-WAN Features

Day 11: SD-WAN Multi-Tenancy & VRF

• VRF & VPN Segmentation
• Multi-Tenant Deployments
• Hands-on Lab: Implementing Multi-VRF SD-WAN

Day 12: SD-WAN Multicloud Integration

• Cloud OnRamp for IaaS & SaaS
• Direct Cloud Connectivity
• Hands-on Lab: Connecting SD-WAN to AWS/Azure

Day 13: SD-WAN Security & Threat Protection

• Encrypted Traffic Analysis
• URL Filtering & Threat Defense
• Hands-on Lab: Implementing Security Features

Day 14: High Availability & Redundancy

• Active-Active & Active-Standby Configurations
• Load Balancing & Failover
• Hands-on Lab: Configuring Redundant Edge Devices

Day 15: SD-WAN Integration with Traditional WAN

• BGP & OSPF in SD-WAN
• MPLS & Legacy WAN Integration
• Hands-on Lab: Configuring BGP Peering in SD-WAN

Week 4: Advanced Expert-Level Topics & Certification Prep

Day 16: Network Monitoring & Assurance

• vAnalytics & Real-Time Monitoring
• Troubleshooting with vManage
• Hands-on Lab: Exploring vAnalytics & Troubleshooting Tools

Day 17: Advanced Troubleshooting in SD-WAN

• Common Issues & Debugging Methods
• vManage Logs & Packet Captures
• Hands-on Lab: Debugging SD-WAN Issues

Day 18: SD-WAN Advanced Security & Compliance

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Hands-on Lab: Implementing RBAC & Security Policies

Day 19: Certificate-Based Authentication & Root CA Configuration

• Control Plane Certificate Provisioning
• Implementing Certificate-Based Authentication for vEdge
• Configuring RootCA using vIOS and Microsoft Server
• Hands-on Lab: Setting up a Root CA and enrolling SD-WAN devices

Day 20: Final Review & Certification Prep

• Practical Tasks:
• Configure an SD-WAN fabric from scratch.
• Establish connectivity between different WAN edge devices.
• Implement VRF segmentation and validate data plane separation.
• Configure and test Application-Aware Routing (AAR).
• Set up and validate Secure Direct Internet Access (DIA).
• Troubleshoot real-world SD-WAN issues using vManage tools.
• Validate control, data, and management plane connectivity.

Q&A Session:

• Discussion on real-world SD-WAN deployment challenges.
• Troubleshooting best practices and common pitfalls.
• Open Q&A for doubts and additional concept review.
• Feedback and certification exam preparation tips.
• Hands-on Lab: Final SD-WAN Deployment & Troubleshooting Challenge

 Virtual devices :- 

     Controllers - vmanage , vbond, vsmart  (versions - 18.4.5, 19.2.31, 20.3.x, 20.9.x)

     Edge :- viptela edge, cisco edge   (versions - 18.4.5, 19.2.31, 20.3.x, , 20.9.x)​​​​​​​

Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions 300-415 ENSDWI  is a 90 minutes exam available in two languages i.e. English and Japanese.

It will cost you $300 USD plus tax; however, you can also use Cisco learning credits to pay the tax amount. 

This certification exam is conducted in two modes- 
In-person - This mode allows you to appear for exams in your nearest Pearson Vue centre in a highly secured environment and has all the amenities available for a hassle-free experience. 

Online - this mode gives you the freedom to give examinations anywhere, anytime in a highly secured environment.  
The certification is valid for three years from the date you pass the examination. Post that, you will have to appear for a recertification exam. 

• Comprehensive Training - 30 days of intensive training, teaching the implementation of Cisco SD-WAN solutions.
• Real Devices for Practice- 24*7 Access to the real Cisco devices and live racks to practice and gain real-world experience. 
• Certified Trainers- Learn from certified and highly experienced faculty. 
• SD-WAN pro - Become an expert in SD-WAN skills such as creating a transport-independent WAN, optimizing user experience with SAAS applications, meeting SLAs for real-time and business-critical applications, and much more.
• SD-WAN certification training- This course will prepare you for the SD-WAN certification exam by covering all the concepts from basic to advanced technologies.