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Customers demand a scalable, secure, and manageable VMware SD-WAN™ by VeloCloud®. To deliver a successful solution you must understand VMware SD-WAN architecture, know how the features can solve customer use cases, and be able to design a VMware SD-WAN that can be easily deployed, managed, and expanded.

Product Alignment
  • VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud
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What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
  • Explain VMware SD-WAN architecture 
  • Outline VMware SD-WAN key components
  • Discuss various Managed Service Provider (MSP) use cases and deployment options 
  • Deploy VMware SD-WAN Gateway, and VMware SD-WAN Edge 
  • Manage VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN
  • Design VMware SD-WAN for performance and scalability 
  • Configure the Partner Gateway handoff

Who Should Attend

Any Managed Service Provider who is designing VMware SD-WAN solutions or managing SD-WAN networks for their customers.
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Prerequisites

  • Deep understanding of routing and switching technologies Deep understanding of security solutions, including VPN technologies
  • Completion of the VMware SD-WAN VTSP Accreditation 
  • Completion of the VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud: Deploy and Manage course

Learning Journey

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1 Course Introduction
  • Introductions and course logistics 
  • Course objectives

2 Architecture and Core Features
  • Evaluate the current state of the enterprise WAN and limitations for growth 
  • Describe the key components and features of the VMware SD-WAN architecture 
  • Explain VMware SD-WAN component placement and interactions between components 
  • List VMware SD-WAN core value differentiators 
  • Describe VMware SD-WAN core features 
  • Evaluate the effect of VMware SD-WAN differentiators on a SD-WAN site deployment

3 VMware SD-WAN MSP use Cases, Deployment Models, and License Models
  • Compare VMware SD-WAN use cases 
  • List VMware SD-WAN deployment models 
  • Describe each VMware SD-WAN license model

4 Zero Touch Provisioning
  • Provision VMware SD-WAN Edges
  • Describe the workflow of a VMware SD-WAN Edge activation. 
  • Provision a VMware SD-WAN Virtual Edge on VMware ESXi™

5 VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN
  • Configure the VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN 
  • Consider the availability settings when deploying a Cloud VPN 
  • Describe the packet flow in a Cloud VPN

6 Routing and Branch Design
  • Control SD-WAN overlay and underlay route advertisement 
  • Overlay flow control 
  • Describe best practices when designing VMware SD-WAN with BGP 
  • Evaluate branch design options

7 VMware SD-WAN Security
  • Explain VMware SD-WAN security architecture 
  • Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge security capabilities

8 High Availability Designs
  • Distinguish between Standard and Enhanced High Availability (HA) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

9 Designing for Performance and Scale
  • List the SD-WAN factors that influence scalability and performance 
  • Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge Clustering

10 Standing up a Partner Gateway
  • Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway functionality and roles 
  • Provision a VMware SD-WAN Gateway from VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator 
  • Demonstrate the procedure to install a VMware SD-WAN Gateway on ESXi
  • Describe how BGP works together with a Partner Gateway hand-off

11 MSP Operations and Version Management
  • Identify the appropriate documentation 
  • Demonstrate account management 
  • Describe the VMware SD-WAN upgrade sequence 
  • Demonstrate a VMware SD-WAN Edge and VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get VMware certified?

    VMware certifications validate your skills and expertise in virtualization and cloud technologies, making you a valuable asset in the IT industry.

    These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex VMware environments, enhancing your career prospects and earning potential.

    VMware-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers worldwide, as they possess the knowledge and skills to drive digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    VMware offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX) and across various technology tracks (Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, etc.).

    Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is VMware certification valid for?

    As of April 2019, VMware has removed the mandatory recertification requirement for VCP certifications.

    This means your VCP certification will not expire, and you are not required to recertify at any specific interval.

    However, VMware encourages individuals to recertify and upgrade their certifications to validate their continued expertise and stay current with the latest technologies.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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