Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Networks Designing, Deploying and Securing Your Next Generation WAN with Cisco SD-WAN

by Gooley, Jason; Yanch, Dana; Schuemann, Dustin; Curran, John

• ISBN13: 9780136533177
• ISBN10: 0136533175
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2020-10-07
• Publisher: Cisco Press

Summary

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks from Cisco Press will help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. This study guide is built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are prepared for your certification exam.

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. Key Topic tables help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Chapter-ending Review Questions help you to review what you learned in the chapter.

• Master Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending review questions
• Review key terms 
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks enables you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Four leading Cisco technology experts share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This study package includes

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• Chapter-ending Review Questions, to review what you learned in the chapter
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, with two full exams comprised of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and review questions, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This study guide helps you master the topics on the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam, including

• Architecture
• Controller Deployment
• Router Deployment
• Policies
• Security and Quality of Service
• Management and Operations

Companion Website:

The companion website contains the Pearson Test Prep practice test software with two full exams for the CCNP Enterprise SD-WAN exam ENSDWI 300-415 and Key Terms flash cards.

Includes Exclusive Offers for Up to 70% Off Practice Tests, and more

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above; Safari version 12 and above; Microsoft Edge 44 and above.

Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android v8.0 and iOS v13, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate study is the Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks Premium Edition eBook and Practic Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test.

This integrated learning package:

• Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
• Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
• Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
• Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Author Biography

John Curran (CCNP R&S) is a Consulting Systems Engineer with Cisco’s Global Virtual Engineering group, specializing in Routing and SD-WAN. During seven years at Cisco, he has worked as a Network Consulting Engineer for Cisco's Advanced Services team supporting government and education customers. He has presented at Cisco Live Europe on Cisco SD-WAN. Curran holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati.

Jason Gooley (CCIEx2 R&S, SP, No. 38759), is Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco’s Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team, specializing in SDN, network programmability, and campus LAN, WAN, and data center design. A Cisco Live Distinguished Speaker, he has authored multiple Cisco Press books, develops for the CCIE program, creates Cisco.com training content, and serves on the Program Committee Board for the Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG). He has 20+ years of industry experience.

Dustin Schuemann (CCIE R&S, No. 59235) has 17+ years of networking experience, both at Cisco and in the manufacturing, retail, and financial industries. Now a Solution Architect in Cisco’s CE COE organization, he directs enterprise solutions including SD-WAN. He speaks on SD-WAN at Cisco Live globally, and has twice been honored as Distinguished Speaker, an award restricted to the top 10% of all speakers. He also works with Learning@Cisco to develop certification material, mentor students, and build communities.

Dana Yanch (CCIEx2, CCDE) is a Cisco Global Technical Solutions Architect who has focused on Cisco SD-WAN for 4+ years. He brings 10+ years of large-scale design and implementation experience in the enterprise and data center space, has held technical leadership and advisory roles at Cisco’s largest Gold partners, and has extensive implementation experience with multiple overlay solutions. A dedicated mentor and educator, he leads the Phoenix Cisco User Group.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to SD-WAN

2. Components of SD-WAN

3. On-boarding and Provisioning

4. Centralized Policy: Control / Topology

5. Centralized Policy: App QoE

6. Centralized Policy: Centralized Data Policy

7. Localized Policy

8. SD-WAN Security

9. Cloud

10. Design/Concepts/Use Cases

11. Provisioning SD-WAN Controllers in a Private Cloud