Lesson 1: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v3.0 – SD-WAN Architecture, Components, and Onboarding

This lesson provides guided coverage of sd-wan architecture, components, and onboarding within the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v3.0 Training.

Topics Covered

• SD-WAN business drivers, architecture, controllers, edges, transports, and overlay concepts
• Control, management, orchestration, and data-plane relationships
• Device onboarding, certificates, identity, templates, and secure control connections
• Underlay connectivity, transport locators, routing, and site design
• Management portal navigation, inventory, and baseline validation
• Branch, data center, cloud, and internet connectivity use cases
• SD-WAN architecture and onboarding exercise

Practical Outcome

Learners complete the lesson with a clear understanding of the workflow, the ability to validate the expected result, and a structured approach to common troubleshooting tasks.