What you'll learn:
- Introduction to Software Defined Networking.
- Types of Software Defined Networking SDN.
- Introduction to Cisco SD-WAN Components
- Introduction to SD-WAN Underlay Vs Overlay
- Introduction to Cisco SD-WAN Terminologies
- Management Plane Control Plan & Data Plane
- Active Directory Installation and Certificate Server Installation
- vManage Certification , Add Controllers to vManage and Certification
- Import Controllers Images to EVE-NG
- vManage , vBond and vSmart Bootstrap
- Configuration and Import Root CA Certificate
- WAN-Edges Bootstrap Configuration , Add to vManage and Certification
- Configuration of Templates and Check Connectivity between Sites
Master SDN, SD‑WAN Architecture, vManage/vBond/vSmart, and Full Lab Deployment in EVE‑NG
This course teaches you everything you need to understand, build, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco SD‑WAN using real controllers, WAN Edge devices, and a complete EVE‑NG lab environment. You will learn the fundamentals of Software‑Defined Networking (SDN), how SD‑WAN applies SDN principles to the WAN, and how to deploy Cisco’s full SD‑WAN fabric using vManage, vBond, vSmart, and cEdge/vEdge devices.
You will build a fully functional SD‑WAN lab using EVE‑NG + VMware Workstation, upload SD‑WAN images, bootstrap controllers, configure certificates, deploy WAN Edge devices, create templates, and verify control/data connections — all step‑by‑step.
This course is ideal for engineers preparing for Cisco SD‑WAN roles, WAN modernization projects, or advanced enterprise network automation.
What You Will Learn
Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) Fundamentals
SDN architecture and design principles
Centralized control plane using software controllers
Automation, programmability, and orchestration across DC & WAN
How SDN simplifies network management and increases flexibility
SD‑WAN Concepts & Architecture
How SD‑WAN applies SDN to the WAN
SD‑WAN layers: Application, Controller, Infrastructure
Underlay vs Overlay networks
SaaS optimization, cloud extension, segmentation & encryption
Zero‑touch deployment and intelligent application routing
Cisco SD‑WAN Components
vManage (Management Plane)
vBond (Orchestration Plane)
vSmart (Control Plane)
WAN Edge devices (vEdge & cEdge)
Certificates, controllers, and device onboarding
Full EVE‑NG Lab Deployment
Installing VMware Workstation
Installing EVE‑NG Community Edition
Uploading QEMU images, IOU switches, Windows Server, SD‑WAN images
Building SD‑WAN topology in EVE‑NG
Exporting, importing, and resetting labs
Controller Bootstrap & Configuration
vManage bootstrap
vBond bootstrap
vSmart bootstrap
Certificate installation and validation
Adding controllers to vManage
WAN Edge Deployment
Uploading WAN Edge list
vEdge bootstrap, certificate, and deployment
cEdge bootstrap, certificate, and deployment
Verifying control and data connections
Templates & Policies
Feature templates (vEdge & cEdge)
Device templates
vManage dashboard walkthrough
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and rule verification
You will cover all topics listed in your original syllabus, including:
SDN fundamentals
SD‑WAN architecture
Cisco SD‑WAN components
Underlay vs overlay
Terminologies
Control, management, and data planes
EVE‑NG installation & image uploads
Controller bootstrap (vManage, vBond, vSmart)
WAN Edge deployment (vEdge & cEdge)
Templates, certificates, monitoring, troubleshooting
Full SD‑WAN lab build from scratch
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Build a complete Cisco SD‑WAN lab in EVE‑NG
Upload controllers and WAN Edge images
Install Active Directory, DNS, CA, and NTP servers
Bootstrap vManage, vBond, and vSmart
Import root CA certificates
Add controllers to vManage and validate certificates
Bootstrap WAN Edge devices and onboard them
Monitor control & data connections (CLI + GUI)
Configure templates and verify site‑to‑site connectivity
Why This Course Is Valuable
Full SD‑WAN lab included (EVE‑NG + VMware)
Real enterprise deployment scenarios
Step‑by‑step controller and WAN Edge onboarding
Clear explanations for beginners and professionals
Covers all major SD‑WAN concepts and configurations
Ideal for engineers preparing for Cisco SD‑WAN roles
Who Should Enroll
Network & Security Engineers
SD‑WAN deployment teams
SOC/NOC analysts
Cloud & WAN architects
Students preparing for Cisco SD‑WAN certifications
Prerequisites
Basic networking fundamentals
Basic Linux/Windows knowledge
Familiarity with VMware Workstation
16GB RAM recommended for EVE‑NG lab
Start Building Your Cisco SD‑WAN Skills Today
Master SDN, SD‑WAN architecture, controller deployment, WAN Edge onboarding, templates, and full troubleshooting — all inside your own EVE‑NG lab.
