Enterprise networks have moved beyond traditional MPLS toward software-defined, cloud-connected architectures, and this SD-WAN course is built around that shift. You’ll work across multi-vendor environments, configure application-aware routing, integrate SASE and zero-trust security, and troubleshoot real overlay fabrics in guided labs. Each module ties directly to what network engineers, architects, and security consultants handle in production, from branch onboarding to AI-driven traffic optimization, so you’re ready to contribute from day one, not just pass a written exam.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts – IP addressing, routing, and subnetting
- Familiarity with WAN technologies such as MPLS, leased lines, or broadband internet
- Working knowledge of firewalls and VPNs is helpful but not mandatory
- No prior SD-WAN experience required – the course starts from fundamentals before moving into advanced configuration
- A laptop with at least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) for running lab topologies
Course Objectives
- Understand the architecture and control-plane/data-plane separation that defines SD-WAN
- Design and deploy overlay fabrics across Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, VMware VeloCloud, and Versa platforms
- Configure application-aware routing, QoS policies, and SLA-based path selection
- Implement zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for large-scale branch rollouts
- Integrate SD-WAN with SASE, SSE, and zero-trust security frameworks
- Troubleshoot overlay tunnels, routing loops, and control-plane failures in live labs
- Build the working knowledge needed for Cisco 300-415 ENSDWI and Fortinet NSE 7 SD-WAN exam blueprints
What You Will Learn
- Core SD-WAN concepts: underlay vs. overlay, OMP, BGP EVPN, and centralized orchestration
- Hands-on configuration of vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge components in a Cisco SD-WAN fabric
- Building and managing FortiGate SD-WAN rules, SLA probes, and ADVPN tunnels
- VMware VeloCloud Edge deployment and Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO)
- Cloud on-ramp configuration for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud connectivity
- Application-aware traffic steering and dynamic path selection under changing network conditions
- Security policy enforcement, service chaining, and IPsec tunnel management
- Monitoring, analytics, and AI-assisted traffic prediction in modern SD-WAN dashboards
- Migration strategies for moving legacy MPLS and hub-and-spoke WANs to SD-WAN
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This program is designed for professionals who manage, secure, or plan to specialize in enterprise wide-area networks, including:
- Network engineers and administrators looking to upgrade from traditional WAN skills
- IT professionals preparing for Cisco, Fortinet, or VMware SD-WAN certification exams
- Network architects and solution designers responsible for multi-site connectivity
- Security consultants working on SASE and zero-trust network transformations
- Systems integrators and managed service provider (MSP) engineers
- Recent graduates and career switchers aiming to enter enterprise networking roles
Skills You Will Gain
- Overlay and underlay network design
- Application-aware routing and policy configuration
- Zero-touch provisioning and centralized orchestration
- Cloud on-ramp integration across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- SASE and SSE integration
- Zero-trust network access configuration
- IPsec tunnel management and service chaining
- Real-time monitoring and analytics interpretation
- Troubleshooting overlay and routing failures
- WAN migration planning and execution
Tools Covered
- Cisco SD-WAN — vManage, vSmart, vBond, vEdge/cEdge
- Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) for topology simulation
- Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- VMware VeloCloud Edge and Orchestrator
- Versa Networks Director and Analytics
- Cloud on-ramp consoles for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Career Outcomes
Certified SD-WAN professionals are in demand across enterprise IT, telecom, and managed services, with common roles including:
- SD-WAN Engineer
- Network Architect
- Network Security Consultant
- WAN / Cloud Connectivity Specialist
- Network Operations (NOC) Engineer
- Pre-Sales Network Solutions Engineer
- Managed Services Network Engineer
Why Choose kodestree?
kodestree’s SD-WAN certification course stands apart for reasons that matter to working professionals:
- Live instructor-led sessions with real-time doubt resolution
- Hands-on labs across Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, and Versa platforms
- Curriculum updated for 2026 SASE and AI-driven networking trends
- Flexible weekday and weekend batches for professionals enrolling in SD-WAN online training
- Lifetime access to recorded sessions and study material
- Resume building, mock interviews, and placement assistance
- Industry-recognized course completion certificate
