I. Overview:

Learn the various SD-WAN implementations and deployment modes available, and how to choose the one that is right for your organization. Take a tour of the underlying architecture of SD- WAN and learn how to differentiate between the various components. Understand how the different elements of SD-WAN come together to provide a better network experience. Topics include: Quality of Service, Classes of Service, Rules, Dynamic Routing, DHCP Services, Zero Touch Deployment and the SD-WAN management tools available. Handson labs to be provided.

II. Certification: CC-SDWAN

III. Duration:  03 days

IV. Objectives:

What you’ll learn:

• Deployment options available
• Initial configuration and management of Citrix SD-WAN
• Provisioning and management considerations
• SD-WAN security considerations
• SD-WAN optimizations available

V. Intended Audience:

Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix SD-WAN, with little or no previous SD-WAN experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix SD-WAN.

VI. Prerequisites:

• Understanding of different computer networks such as LAN and WAN
• Familiarity with data-carrying techniques, including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Metro Ethernet, and VPN tunneling
• Understanding of techniques for increasing data transfer efficiencies / WAN optimization
• General understanding of branch network technologies; Routing, Firewall, DHCP, Internet control, Quality of Service

VII. Course outlines:

1.      Module 1: Citrix SD-WAN Introduction and Overview

• Citrix SD-WAN Functionality
• Platforms & Editions
• Initial Configuration

2.      Module 2: Citrix SD-WAN Deployment Modes and Configuration

• Deployment Mode Options
• Multi-Region Deployment
• Interface Groups
• Virtual IP Addresses
• WAN Links
• Change Management
• Upgrading Deployments
• Zero Touch Deployment Options

3.      Module 3: Citrix SD-WAN Provisioning and Change Management

• Appliance Architecture
• SD-WAN Management Architecture Options
• Packet Processing and Architecture
• SD-WAN Services

4.      Module 4: Citrix SD-WAN Security Considerations

• Citrix SD-WAN Physical Security
• Appliance Security Considerations
• Network Security
• Stateful Firewall Considerations
• Firewall Rules and Zones
• Security Administration and Management

5.      Module 5: Citrix SD-WAN Quality of Service

• Citrix SD-WAN Quality of Service
• Classes of Service and Rules
• Application Quality of Service
• SD-WAN Transmit Modes
• Bandwidth Provisioning
• Deep Packet Inspection

6.      Module 6: Citrix SD-WAN Optimizations

• Dynamic Routing
• IPsec Termination
• MPLS Queues
• Path State Sensitivity Control
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Support