Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Networks: Designing, Deploying and Securing Your Next Generation WAN with Cisco Sd-WAN

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks from Cisco Press will help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. This study guide is built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are prepared for your certification exam.

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. Key Topic tables help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Chapter-ending Review Questions help you to review what you learned in the chapter.

• Master Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending review questions
• Review key terms
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks enables you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Four leading Cisco technology experts share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This study package includes

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• Chapter-ending Review Questions, to review what you learned in the chapter
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, with two full exams comprised of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and review questions, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This study guide helps you master the topics on the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam, including

• Architecture
• Controller Deployment
• Router Deployment
• Policies
• Security and Quality of Service
• Management and Operations

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The companion website contains the Pearson Test Prep practice test software with two full exams for the CCNP Enterprise SD-WAN exam ENSDWI 300-415 and Key Terms flash cards.

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Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above; Safari version 12 and above; Microsoft Edge 44 and above. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android v8.0 and iOS v13, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements

Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate study is the Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks Premium Edition eBook and Practic Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test.

This integrated learning package:

• Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
• Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
• Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
• Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

About author(s):Jason Gooley, CCIE No. 38759 (RS and SP), is a very enthusiastic and spontaneous person who has more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Currently, Jason works as a Technical Evangelist for the Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team at Cisco Systems. Jason is very passionate about helping others in the industry succeed. In addition to being a Cisco Press author, Jason is a distinguished speaker at Cisco Live, contributes to the development of the Cisco CCIE and DevNet exams, provides training for Learning@Cisco, is an active CCIE mentor, is a committee member for the Cisco Continuing Education Program (CE), and is a program committee member of the Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG), www.chinog.org. Jason also hosts a show called MetalDevOps.

Dana Yanch, CCIE No. 25567 (RS, DC) CCDE No. 20130071, at the time of writing content for this book was a Global Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco focused on designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions for large enterprises around the world. Prior to spending the last six years working with Viptela and other SD-WAN technologies, Dana had a focus on fabric-based data center technologies. Dana has presented at several Cisco Live Events worldwide and has a passion for public speaking and mentorship. Dana can now be found at Aviatrix, the multi-cloud networking platform, designing cloud connectivity architectures every single day.

Dustin Schuemann, CCIE No. 59235 (R&S), is a Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems. Within the Demo CoE organization, Dustin is a subject matter expert on all things SD-WAN, including development of SD-WAN demo offerings and CPOC labs for some of Cisco's largest customers. He has been a distinguished speaker at Cisco Live multiple times, where he has presented on multiple topics around Cisco SD-WAN. Dustin has more than 17 years of experience in the network engineering field, and before Cisco he was a network architect for multiple firms within the manufacturing and financial industries. He is very passionate about giving back to the IT community and helping to mentor other network engineers. Dustin currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

John Curran is a Technical Solutions Architect with Cisco's Global Virtual Engineering team, where he assists customers and partners with the design of their next-generation networks. John is a subject matter expert in routing and SD-WAN and is excited to spend time teaching and training on these topics. John presents regularly at Cisco Live events around the world and has been repeatedly recognized as a Distinguished Speaker. In his prior role at Cisco, John worked as a Network Consulting Engineer for Cisco's Advanced Services team, supporting government and education customers. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati.