Description

Introduction of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN

VMware Velocloud SD-WAN is a leading solution that enables the software-defined management of wide-area networks (WANs). This course provides a comprehensive overview of Velocloud’s capabilities, architecture, and its ability to simplify and optimize WAN operations by leveraging the power of software-defined networking (SDN). By using Velocloud, businesses can enhance network agility, optimize application performance, reduce operational costs, and improve network security and scalability.

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to effectively deploy, manage, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments powered by VMware Velocloud.

Prerequisites

To ensure a smooth learning experience, participants should have:

1. Basic Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with concepts such as IP addressing, routing, VPNs, and traditional WAN technologies.
2. Understanding of Network Security: Knowledge of firewalls, VPN security, encryption, and traffic management.
3. Basic Virtualization Knowledge: Understanding of VMware vSphere or similar virtualization platforms.
4. Experience with Cloud-based Services: Knowledge of cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and their integration with network solutions.
5. Optional: Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies or any other network management tool.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to SD-WAN
1.1 Overview of traditional WAN challenges
1.2 Evolution to SD-WAN
1.3 Key benefits of SD-WAN (Agility, Performance, Cost)
1.4 Introduction

2: Velocloud Architecture
2.1 Key components
2.2 Orchestrator
2.3 Edge
2.4 Gateway
2.5 Deployment models and use cases
2.6 How Velocloud handles traffic optimization

3: Installation and Configuration
3.1 Initial setup process
3.2 Configuring Velocloud Orchestrator(Ref: Zero Trust Security in the Cloud: Modern Approaches to Cloud Defense)
3.3 Onboarding SD-WAN Edge devices
3.4 Configuring branch offices and remote sites

4: Policy and Traffic Management
4.1 Creating and applying business policies
4.2 Application-aware routing
4.3 Quality of Service (QoS) configuration
4.4 Managing bandwidth and latency for critical applications

5: Security Features
5.1 SD-WAN Security overview
5.2 Firewall and security features in Velocloud
5.3 Integrating with third-party security solutions
5.4 VPN configuration and management

6: Cloud and SaaS Integration
6.1 Connecting SD-WAN to cloud services (AWS, Azure)
6.2 SaaS optimization with Velocloud
6.3 Leveraging SD-WAN for hybrid and multi-cloud architectures

7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting
7.1 Real-time network monitoring and analytics
7.2 Performance metrics and reporting
7.3 Troubleshooting common SD-WAN issues
7.4 Using Velocloud diagnostics tools

8: Advanced Features
8.1 High availability and failover
8.2 Advanced network designs and use cases
8.3 WAN optimization and acceleration techniques

9: Hands-on Labs and Case Studies
9.1 Real-world deployment scenarios
9.2 Best practices for SD-WAN deployment and management
9.3 Hands-on labs for configuring and troubleshooting Velocloud SD-WAN

10: Final Review and Exam Preparation
10.1 Key concepts review
10.2 Exam preparation strategies
10.3 Practice questions and discussions

By the end of this course, participants will have the skills to successfully deploy, manage, and optimize VMware Velocloud SD-WAN environments, empowering businesses to achieve greater network efficiency and performance.

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