Prerequisites
- Basic computer and operating system skills
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IP addressing, routing, switching)
- Familiar with WAN concepts and network performance basics
- Entry-level courses: no formal prerequisites, but basic networking knowledge recommended
- Professional-level courses: associate-level Riverbed knowledge or equivalent experience recommended
- Hands-on experience with networking equipment is an advantage
- For advanced training: knowledge of protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS (depending on course)
What You Will Learn
- Riverbed product architecture and key components
- WAN optimization concepts and techniques
- Configuration and management of Riverbed solutions (e.g., SteelHead, SD-WAN)
- Network performance monitoring and visibility tools
- Application performance analysis and troubleshooting
- Traffic optimization, acceleration, and bandwidth management
- Deployment, integration, and best-practice use cases
- Monitoring, reporting, and basic troubleshooting skills
Career Opportunities After Completing Riverbed Course
- Network Engineer / Network Administrator
- WAN Optimization Engineer
- SD-WAN Engineer
- Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) Specialist
- Application Performance Engineer
- IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Systems Engineer (Network & Performance)
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer (Riverbed solutions)
- IT Consultant / Solutions Engineer