Administering Meraki MX (SDWAN/Security) Appliances v2.0 (MER-MXSDWAN)

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This five-day, instructor-led, hands-on course on the Meraki MX SDWAN/Security course offers comprehensive training on deploying, managing, and troubleshooting the Cisco Meraki MX security and SD-WAN solutions in environments. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage these solutions for enhancing network security, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance standards for data protection and privacy. Through theoretical learning and practical exercises, attendees will gain hands-on experience configuring advanced security features, optimizing traffic flow across wide-area networks, and utilizing cloud management capabilities to monitor and control network devices remotely. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to implement and manage Cisco Meraki MX solutions effectively within departments, ensuring a secure, resilient, and high-performance network infrastructure.

Retail Price: $4,395.00

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Course Days: 5

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Objective

Dashboard Navigation and Configuration
Understanding Meraki MX Licensing
Organizational and Network Settings Configuration
Utilization of Templates and Group Policies
MX Networks and Devices Management
MX Interfaces, Addressing, and VLAN Configuration
VPN and Firewall Configuration Across MX Networks
Implementing SD-WAN and Traffic Shaping
Site-to-site and Remote Access VPNs
Access Control, Content Filtering, and Threat Protection
User Management with Active Directory, ISE, and Radius
MX Security Appliance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Client, Device, and Connectivity Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Who Should Attend

This course is specifically tailored for professionals working in or with networks who are keen on enhancing their proficiency in managing and troubleshooting networks utilizing Cisco Meraki MX Security Appliances.

The course is highly recommended for:

Network Engineers:
- Professionals tasked with the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. This includes managing both voice and data communication systems, ensuring they meet the high standards required for operations.
System Administrators:
- Individuals responsible for the daily management and configuration of the network systems. Their role is crucial in ensuring the reliable operation of Meraki services across various departments.
IT Professionals:
- This group includes a wide range of IT personnel working within agencies who require a robust understanding of secure and reliable Meraki network systems. Their work is critical in ensuring these networks comply with stringent standards and regulations.
Technical Support Staff:
- These are the frontline personnel who provide essential technical support for Meraki network systems within environments. Their expertise ensures that issues are promptly resolved to maintain network integrity and security.
Cisco Certified Professionals:
- Individuals who have already achieved Cisco certifications are looking to further their knowledge and expertise, specifically in Meraki Networks and Technologies. This course allows them to specialize in Meraki solutions, enhancing their skill set in the context of network requirements.

OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Meraki

Why Cisco Meraki?
Meraki Product Overview
Meraki Support

Module 2: Meraki MX Licensing

Meraki Licensing Overview
Co-Termination Licensing Overview
Co-Termination Licensing in the Dashboard
Per Device Licensing (PDL) Overview
PDL in the Dashboard
Subscription Licensing Overview
Subscription Licensing in the Dashboard

Module 3: Meraki MX Security Appliances

MX Models & Features
Meraki vMX
MX Capabilities & Sizing Guidelines
MG - Meraki Cellular Gateway
Local Status Page
Manage MX Firmware

Module 4: Configuring the Meraki Dashboard

Meraki Dashboard, Organizations, and Networks
Organizational - Wide Configure Settings
Configuring Administrators
Creating Networks and Managing Inventory
Organization > Overview Page
Configuring Network - Wide Settings
Network - Wide Administrators & Users
Network - Wide > Add Devices
Configuring Location / Mapping Devices

Module 5: Meraki MX Configuration

Initial Setup using the Appliance Status Page
Addressing and VLANs
DHCP

Module 6: Meraki MX Security Configuration

Security Introduction
Firewall Configuration
Threat Protection
Lesson 4: Content Filtering

Module 7: Meraki Authentication with Active Directory, ISE, and Radius

Managing Users
Access Control
Meraki Splash Page
Active Directory Users and Group Meraki Integration
Meraki Integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Meraki Radius Integration

Module 8: Meraki Adaptive Policy

Adaptive Policy Architecture
Configuration
AutoVPN transport
Compatibility with other Cisco Technologies

Module 9: Meraki SDWAN Configuration

What is Meraki SD-WAN?
How does it work?
Designing SD-WAN
DIA Design
Configuring Meraki SD-WAN
Routing with OSPF and BGP
Data Center Redundancy
Meraki SD-WAN and Traffic Shaping

Module 10: Meraki Integration with Umbrella

Meraki Integration with Umbrella
Enabling Umbrella (From the Umbrella Dashboard)
Enabling Umbrella (From the Meraki Dashboard)
Creating an Umbrella Policy (From the Umbrella Dashboard)
Applying Umbrella Policies
Using Umbrella for Meraki SDWAN

Module 11: Meraki Secure Connect (SASE)

Meraki Secure Connect Solution Overview
Cisco Secure Connect Account
Secure Connect Cloud
Configure Client - Based Remote Access Service
Define Private Applications and Configure Application and Network Access Policies
Configure Internet Usage and Security Policies

Module 12: MX Client VPNs

Configuring Remote Access VPNs
L2TP Client VPN Configuration
Cisco AnyConnect VPN Configuration
How to Use AnyConnect

Module 13: Meraki IPv6 Configuration

Meraki IPv6 Overview
Meraki IPv6 Features on Meraki
Meraki IPv6 Dual Stack
IPv6 DHCP and Addressing
IPv6 Management Protocols
IPv6 Security and ACLs
Dual-Stack Local Device Management

Module 14: MX Insight and ThousandEyes

Meraki Insight Introduction
Meraki Insight Licensing
Meraki Insight Web App Health
Meraki Insight WAN Health
Meraki Insight VoIP Health
Meraki Insight Alerting
Thousand Eyes Internet Outages
Thousand Eyes Active Application Monitoring

Module 15: MX Monitoring Troubleshooting

Meraki Troubleshooting Methodology
Meraki Help and Support
Troubleshooting Uplinks to the Dashboard
Meraki Event Monitoring
Meraki Packet Captures
Meraki MX Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting WAN Links
Troubleshooting Client Connections
Troubleshooting Authentication Issues

Module 16: Meraki MX APIs

Meraki API and Integration Overview
Meraki API Technologies and Tools
Meraki Dashboard API
Using Postman with Meraki
Meraki Dashboard API Python Library
Use Case - Pulling Statistics from Meraki Devices
Meraki Tools
Meraki Action Batches

Module 17: Meraki MX Cloud Integration with VMX

Meraki vMX Overview
Meraki vMX Sizing
Deploying VMX to AWS
Deploying VMX to AZURE
Deploying VMX to GCP
Deploying VMX to NFV / ESXi

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