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Training Camp’s 5-day Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Operations boot camp covers controller architecture, overlay deployment, policy configuration and troubleshooting. For network engineers managing SD-WAN fabrics. No exam attached.

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Mastering Cisco SD-WAN: From Operations to Optimization

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Program Abstract

REF: SDWAN-OPS 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 5

SD-WAN is Hard. We Make It Simple.

This intensive 5-day boot camp covers the full Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture, from SD-WAN Manager, SD-WAN Controller and SD-WAN Validator to policy configuration, security integration, and troubleshooting. Our expert instructors guide you through the material with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. By Friday, you’ll have the skills to deploy and manage SD-WAN in production environments.

Cisco Authorized Courseware

We use Cisco’s official training materials, so you’re learning exactly what Cisco wants you to know—not third-party content that may miss the mark or fall behind Cisco platform updates.

Hands-On Lab Environment

Spend less time in slides and more time configuring. Our lab-intensive approach lets you practice Catalyst SD-WAN operations and troubleshooting on a live fabric.

Full Controller Stack Coverage

Learn to configure and manage Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, SD-WAN Controller, SD-WAN Validator and edge routers, the complete Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture, from day one.

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Training materials including official courseware and study guides
Practitioner Led
Instructors are working security professionals, not just trainers.

"I don't teach from a textbook. I teach what happens in the SOC when the alert fires."

Jeff Porch

VP Ed. Services • CISSP, CISM CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional. CISM: Certified Information Security Manager.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

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    Syllabus

    A structured path designed for working professionals.
    Each day builds on the last—momentum is everything.

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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-SDWOTS-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY 1
    Critical Path

    Introduction and Deployment of Catalyst SD-WAN

    Catalyst SD-WAN Deployment Models and Benefits over Traditional WAN
    L.01.1
    Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Controller and Validator Roles
    L.01.2
    Control Plane, Data Plane and Orchestration Plane
    L.01.3
    Controller High Availability, Clustering and Scalability
    L.01.4
    Site Architecture, Edge Router Platforms and Licensing
    L.01.5
    Upgrading ISR and Catalyst 8000 Routers for SD-WAN
    L.01.6
    Lab: Explore Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and Controller Status
    L.01.7
    Plug and Play Connect Portal and Device Lists
    L.01.8
    Zero-Touch Provisioning and Bootstrap Configuration
    L.01.9
    Certificate Authentication Between Edge, Validator and Manager
    L.01.10
    Edge Router Control Connections and DTLS/TLS Tunnels
    L.01.11
    Troubleshooting Control Connections and Validator Reachability
    L.01.12
    Overlay Management Protocol (OMP) Fundamentals
    L.01.13
    Lab: Onboard an Edge Router with Plug and Play
    L.01.14
    Lab: Verify and Troubleshoot Control Connections
    L.01.15
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-SDWOTS-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    Configuring the Catalyst SD-WAN Environment

    Configuration Groups, Feature Profiles and Device Templates
    L.02.1
    Feature Templates, Variables and Device Values
    L.02.2
    System IP, Site ID and Naming Conventions
    L.02.3
    Transport and Service VPN Configuration
    L.02.4
    OMP Route Advertisement, Redistribution and TLOCs
    L.02.5
    OSPF and BGP Integration on the Service Side
    L.02.6
    Lab: Build Configuration Groups and Deploy to Edges
    L.02.7
    Lab: Configure Service-Side OSPF and BGP
    L.02.8
    Centralized Versus Localized Policy Architecture
    L.02.9
    Control Policy Lists: Sites, TLOCs, Prefixes and VPNs
    L.02.10
    Hub-and-Spoke and Regional Topologies with Control Policy
    L.02.11
    Route Leaking Between Service VPNs
    L.02.12
    Template Rejection and Configuration Change Troubleshooting
    L.02.13
    Testing Configuration Before Committing Changes
    L.02.14
    Lab: Build a Hub-and-Spoke Control Policy
    L.02.15
    Lab: Diagnose a Rejected Template Push
    L.02.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-SDWOTS-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    Data Policies, Application-Aware Routing and Cloud OnRamp

    Centralized Data Policy Structure and Sequences
    L.03.1
    Application-Aware Routing SLA Classes and Preferred Colors
    L.03.2
    BFD Hello and Poll Intervals for Path Measurement
    L.03.3
    Traffic Engineering with TLOC Lists and Service Chaining
    L.03.4
    Deep Packet Inspection and Application Lists
    L.03.5
    QoS: Forwarding Classes, Schedulers and Shaping
    L.03.6
    Lab: Implement Application-Aware Routing Policy
    L.03.7
    Lab: Configure QoS Queues and Verify Marking
    L.03.8
    Direct Internet Access with NAT on Transport Interfaces
    L.03.9
    Cloud OnRamp for SaaS and Best-Path Selection
    L.03.10
    Cloud OnRamp for IaaS and Multicloud
    L.03.11
    Cflowd Flow Export and Traffic Visibility
    L.03.12
    Verifying Application-Aware Routing Traffic Paths
    L.03.13
    Tunnel Latency and Loss Statistics Interpretation
    L.03.14
    Lab: Deploy Direct Internet Access with Data Policy
    L.03.15
    Lab: Verify Cloud OnRamp for SaaS Path Scores
    L.03.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-SDWOTS-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    Security, Segmentation and High Availability

    Enterprise Firewall with Application Awareness
    L.04.1
    Intrusion Prevention and Snort Signature Updates
    L.04.2
    URL Filtering and Advanced Malware Protection
    L.04.3
    Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella DNS Security Integration
    L.04.4
    Security Policy Deployment to Edge Routers
    L.04.5
    Troubleshooting Security Policy and Container Status
    L.04.6
    Lab: Configure Zone-Based Firewall and IPS Policy
    L.04.7
    Service VPN Segmentation and Multitenancy
    L.04.8
    TLOC Extensions for Dual-Router Sites
    L.04.9
    VRRP on the Service Side and Tracking
    L.04.10
    Controller Redundancy and Manager Cluster Operations
    L.04.11
    Security Certificate Troubleshooting and CSR Handling
    L.04.12
    Manager Disaster Recovery and Backup
    L.04.13
    Lab: Configure TLOC Extension and VRRP
    L.04.14
    Lab: Renew Certificates and Validate Edge Devices
    L.04.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-SDWOTS-05

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 5
    Critical Path

    Troubleshooting, Operations and Optimization

    Troubleshooting Methodology: Remote Access and Console Tools
    L.05.1
    Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Alarms, Events and Syslog
    L.05.2
    BFD Sessions, Tunnel Health and Blackout Versus Brownout
    L.05.3
    Routing Issues: OMP, BGP, OSPF and Missing Routes
    L.05.4
    Interface Troubleshooting: ARP, MTU, DHCP and Cellular
    L.05.5
    Real-Time Tools: Ping, Traceroute, Flow Simulation and Packet Capture
    L.05.6
    Lab: Resolve Data Plane and BFD Session Failures
    L.05.7
    Lab: Diagnose Suboptimal Routing and Missing Routes
    L.05.8
    Monitoring and Analytics with Catalyst SD-WAN Analytics
    L.05.9
    Device Maintenance: Software Upgrades, Reboots and Replacement
    L.05.10
    Decommissioning Edges and Invalidating Devices
    L.05.11
    Operations Best Practices: NAT, Console Access and Naming
    L.05.12
    Collecting Admin-Tech Files and Working with Cisco TAC
    L.05.13
    Migration Strategies: Phased Rollout and Brownfield Deployment
    L.05.14
    Lab: Upgrade Edge Software and Replace a Router
    L.05.15
    Capstone: Multi-Fault Troubleshooting Scenario and Final Review
    L.05.16
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~8
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    There is no exam attached to this course, so your focus after class is putting the skills to work.
    L.post.1
    Progress Buffer 80% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    This course focuses on real-world SD-WAN troubleshooting techniques, monitoring tools, performance optimization, and operational best practices for managing large-scale Cisco SD-WAN deployments.

    Network engineers, IT administrators, and operations teams responsible for maintaining or supporting Cisco SD-WAN environments will benefit most from this hands-on training.

    Yes, the SDWOTS course includes extensive lab exercises using Cisco enterprise-grade SD-WAN equipment to simulate real troubleshooting and performance scenarios.

    Yes, a foundational understanding of Cisco SD-WAN architecture and configuration is recommended before attending this advanced operations and troubleshooting course.

    You’ll learn to use Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, CLI tools, telemetry, and policy-based control to identify and resolve performance and routing issues within a live SD-WAN fabric.

    As enterprises scale their SD-WAN networks, skilled professionals who can optimize and maintain these complex systems are highly sought after by employers across industries.

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