Installing, Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN for Government V4.0

This five-day hands-on instructor-led course offers comprehensive training on Cisco Catalyst (Viptela) SD-WAN, focusing on the 20.12 release for SD-WAN and the 17.12 release for IOS-XE, explicitly designed for Federal and State Government Network professionals. Throughout the course, participants will gain hands-on experience with the administration and configuration of SD-WAN Controllers and Cisco IOS-XE devices.

Retail Price: $4,500.00

Next Date: 01/13/2025

Course Days: 5

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Objective

Catalyst SD-WAN for Government Overview
Cisco SD-WAN Controllers for Government
Catalyst SD-WAN Platforms in Government Environments
Cisco SD-WAN WAN Edge Deployments for Government
Configuring SD-WAN Manager
for Government
SD-WAN Software Upgrades in Government Environments
SD-WAN OMP/Fabric for Government
SD-WAN QoS / QoE in Government Networks
SD-WAN Security for Government Networks
Creating and Applying SD-WAN Templates and Configuration Groups for Government
SD-WAN IPv6 Integration in the Government Environment
SD-WAN Local Policy for Government
SD-WAN Central Policies for Government
Monitoring & Troubleshooting SD-WAN Government Networks

Who should sit this course?

This course is suitable for Network Engineers, System Administrators, IT Professionals, Technical Support Staff, and Cisco-Certified Professionals looking to enhance their skills and proficiency with Cisco Catalyst (Viptela) SD-WAN network management tailored for government networks.

The course is highly recommended for:

Network Engineers:

Professionals tasked with the design, implementation, and maintenance of government network infrastructure. This includes managing both Catalyst SD-WAN and data communication systems, ensuring they meet the high standards required for government operations.

System Administrators:

Individuals responsible for the daily management and configuration of government network systems. Their role is crucial in ensuring the reliable operation of Catalyst SD-WAN and WAN services across various government departments.

IT Professionals in Government Agencies:

This group includes a wide range of IT personnel working within government agencies who require a robust understanding of secure and reliable Catalyst SD-WAN network systems. Their work is critical in ensuring that these networks comply with stringent government standards and regulations.

Technical Support Staff:

These are the frontline personnel who provide essential technical support for Catalyst SD-WAN network systems within government environments. Their expertise ensures that any issues are promptly resolved to maintain network integrity and security.

Cisco Certified Professionals:

Individuals who have already achieved Cisco certifications and are looking to further their knowledge and expertise specifically in SD-WAN Networks and Technologies. This course offers them an opportunity to specialize in SD-WAN solutions, enhancing their skill set in the context of government network requirements.

Outline

Module 0: Introductions

Module Topics
- General Administration
- Introductions
- Webex Meeting Center Basics
- Webex Training Basics
- Lab Access
- Questions Administrators are asking about their WAN
- What is SD-WAN?
- SD-WAN Desired Benefits
- How does Cisco Define SD-WAN?
Module Summary

Module 1: Catalyst SD-WAN for Government Overview

Module Topics
Lesson 1: SD-WAN Fed-Ramp Overview
Module Summary

Module 2: Cisco SD-WAN Controllers for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Cisco SD-WAN Controller Architecture for Government
Lesson 2: Catalyst SD-WAN Portal for Government
Lesson 3: AWS GOV Cloud Controller Deployment
Lesson 4: On-Prem Controller Deployment in Government
Lesson 5: Create Manager VM Instance on ESXi or KVM
Lesson 6: Initial SD-WAN Manager for Gov Setup
Lesson 7: Create Validator (vBond) VM Instance on ESXi
Lesson 8: Create Controller (vSmart) VM Instance on ESXi
Lesson 9: Add Controllers to Manager in Government
Lesson 10: Enterprise CA Configuration for Government
Lesson 11: Controller High Availability
Lesson 12: Verify Control Plane in Government
Module Summary

Module 3: Catalyst SD-WAN Platforms in Government Environments

Module Topics
Lesson 1: SD-WAN Platform Overview
Lesson 2: SD-WAN cEdge ISR 1k Platforms
Lesson 3: Cisco ISR 4000 Series Router Platforms
Lesson 4: Cisco ASR 1000 Routing Platforms
Lesson 5: Catalyst 8000 Series Router Platforms
Lesson 6: Catalyst 8500 Series Router Platforms
Lesson 7: Catalyst 8300 Series Router Platforms
Lesson 8: Catalyst 8200 Series Router Platforms
Lesson 9: Catalyst 4K/8K SD-WAN Supported Modules
Lesson 10: Catalyst 8000v Series Virtual Routers
Lesson 11: Cellular Gateways for SD-WAN
Lesson 12: SD-WAN WAN Edge High Availability
Module Summary

Module 4: Cisco SD-WAN WAN Edge Deployments for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Adding Devices to the PNP Portal
Lesson 2: Device Initial Bootup and Image Selection
Lesson 3: SD-WAN Zero Touch Provisioning for Gov
Lesson 4: SD-WAN Quick Connect in Government
Lesson 5: Manually Provision SD-WAN IOS-XE
Lesson 6: Verifying WAN Edge Configuration
Module Summary

Module 5: Configuring SD-WAN Manager for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Dashboard Overview and Changes
Lesson 2: SD-WAN Manager Monitoring Dashboard
Lesson 3: SD-WAN Manager Configuration for Government
Lesson 4: SD-WAN Manager Tools for Government
Lesson 5: SD-WAN Manager Maintenance
Lesson 6: Administrative Settings for Government
Lesson 7: Resource Groups In Government Environments
Lesson 8: Users and Groups For Government
Lesson 9: RADIUS and TACACS in Government Environments
Lesson 10: Single Sign-on / IDP Management
Lesson 11: License Management for Government
Module Summary

Module 6: SD-WAN Software Upgrades in Government Environments

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Upgrading the SD-WAN Environment for Government
Lesson 2: Upgrade SD-WAN Controllers in Government
Lesson 3: Software Upgrade Workflow in Government
Module Summary

Module 7: SD-WAN OMP/Fabric for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: SD-WAN Fabric Overview and Terminology
Lesson 2: SD-WAN Segmentation for Government
Lesson 3: OMP / TLOCs / Routes
Lesson 4: SD-WAN BFD in Government
Lesson 5: On-Demand Tunnels
Lesson 6: SD-WAN Fabric Verification
Module Summary

Module 8: SD-WAN QoS / QoE in Government Networks

Module Topics
Lesson 1: QoE / QoS Challenges in Government Networks
Lesson 2: Quality of Experience (QoE) / Quality of Service (QoS)
Lesson 3: QoS Configuration Workflow for Government
Lesson 4: Per-Tunnel QoS
Lesson 5: Adaptive QoS for Government
Lesson 6: Per VPN QoS
Lesson 7: Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE)
Lesson 8: Forward Error Correction (FEC) / Packet Duplication
Lesson 9: TCP Optimization
Lesson 10: Data Redundancy Elimination (DRE) / Lempel-Ziv Compression (LZ)
Lesson 11: SSL Optimization in Government Environments
Lesson 12: Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control (SD-AVC)
Module Summary

Module 9: SD-WAN Security for Government Networks

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Security Overview for Government
Lesson 2: Security Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) Integration
Lesson 3: SD-WAN Fabric Security
Lesson 4: IPSec Key Exchanges in SD-WAN Fabric
Lesson 5: SD-WAN Security Options
Lesson 6: SD-WAN Integrated Security
Lesson 7: SD-WAN Enterprise Firewall
Lesson 8: SD-WAN Identity Firewall
Lesson 9: SD-WAN Intrusion Prevention System
Lesson 10: URL Filtering
Lesson 11: Anti-Malware Protection / Threatgrid
Lesson 12: TLS/SSL Decryption
Lesson 13: Unified Security Policy
Module Summary

Module 10: Creating and Applying SD-WAN Templates and Configuration Groups for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Template Overview for Government
Lesson 2: Feature Templates
Lesson 3: Device Templates for Federal Use
Lesson 4: CLI Templates in Government
Lesson 5: Create Device Templates using Feature Templates
Lesson 6: Attaching Devices to Template
Lesson 7: Configuration Groups Overview
Lesson 8: Creating Configuration Groups
Lesson 9: Deploy Configuration Group Workflow
Lesson 10: View/Edit Configuration Groups
Module Summary

Module 11: SD-WAN IPv6 Integration in the Government Environment

Module Topics
Lesson 1: SD-WAN IPv6 Overview and Terminology
Module Summary

Module 12: SD-WAN Local Policy for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Local Policy Overview
Lesson 2: Local Policy Lists for Government
Lesson 3: Local Data Policies for Government
Lesson 4: Local Data Policy QoS Configuration
Lesson 5: Local Data Policy Access Control Lists
Lesson 6: Localized Control Policy for Government
Lesson 7: Save and Apply Local Policy
Module Summary

Module 13: SD-WAN Central Policies for Government

Module Topics
Lesson 1: Central Policy Overview for Government
Lesson 2: Policy Construction in Government
Lesson 3: Central Control Policy for Government
Lesson 4: Control Policy - Dis-contiguous Data Planes
Lesson 5: Control Policy - Data Center Priority
Lesson 6: Control Policy - VPN Topologies
Lesson 7: Control Policy - VPN Membership Policy
Lesson 8: Control Policy - Application-Aware Routing
Lesson 9: Control Policy - Service Chaining
Lesson 10: Central Data Policies
Lesson 11: Central Data Policies - Use Cases
Lesson 12: Central Data Policies - Cflowd
Lesson 13: Creating Centralized Policies in Government
Module Summary

Module 14: Monitoring & Troubleshooting SD-WAN Government Networks

Module Topics
Lesson 1: SD-WAN Troubleshooting Overview
Lesson 2: SD-WAN Technical Support Access
Lesson 3: Controller Failure Scenarios in Government
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Controllers
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Control Connections
Lesson 6: Typical Control Connection Issues
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Data Plane for Government
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Routing in Government
Lesson 9: Centralized Policies Troubleshooting
Lesson 10: Packet Forwarding Troubleshooting
Lesson 11: Device Configuration and Upgrades Failure
Lesson 12: vDiagnose - Diagnostic Tool for SD-WAN
Lesson 13: Troubleshooting cEdge for Government
Lesson 14: Troubleshooting using SD-WAN Manager
Lesson 15: Device Troubleshooting in Government
Lesson 16: Using the GUI for cli show command Under Troubleshooting > Real-time
Lesson 17: CLI Troubleshooting for Government
Lesson 18: Network Wide Path Insights
Lesson 19: NetFlow Collectors for Government
Lesson 20: SNMP Overview in Government
Lesson 21: SD-WAN Logs in Government
Lesson 22: SD-WAN Reporting
Lesson 23: SD-WAN Manager APIs & Programmability
Module Summary

Course Dates	Course Times (EST)	Delivery Mode	GTR
1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Virtual		Enroll