Fortinet NSE7 SD-WAN Training

• SD-WAN Software-Defined WAN Components
• SD-WAN Design Principles & SD-WAN Architectures
• ECMP Load Balancing Methods
• SD-WAN Rules and Strategy
• SD-WAN Load Balancing Methods
• Performance SLAs, Link Health Monitor & SLA Targets
• Performance SLA Mode Passive and Prefer Passive
• SD-WAN Monitoring and Diagnostics
• Migrating Interface To SD-WAN
• SD-WAN Through FortiManager
• May Dirty, Dirty and Auxiliary Sessions
• Virtual Private Network VPN
• Auto Discovery VPN (ADVPN)
• Redundant IPsec Site-to-Site VPN
• Auto Discovery VPN CLI

Master Advanced SD‑WAN Design, Deployment & Troubleshooting with FortiOS 7.x

This course is designed for professionals who want to master Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN and validate their skills through the Fortinet NSE7 SD‑WAN certification exam. Whether you’re improving your existing Fortinet knowledge or continuing from the FortiGate NSE4 Part 1 & Part 2, this course gives you the complete theory and hands‑on practice needed to deploy SD‑WAN in real enterprise environments.

You will learn how to design, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot SD‑WAN using FortiGate and FortiManager — supported by a full EVE‑NG + VMware lab environment included at no additional cost. A minimum of 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth lab performance.

This training helps you deliver superior solutions to clients, improve operational efficiency, and elevate your professional career.

What You Will Learn

• Capabilities of the Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN solution

• SD‑WAN components, architecture, and key terminologies

• ECMP concepts and ECMP load‑balancing methods

• Policy routing fundamentals and configuration

• Firewall session behavior: clean, dirty, and may‑dirty sessions

• Performance SLAs and link‑health monitoring

• Deploying SD‑WAN using FortiManager

• Configuring basic SD‑WAN features

• Configuring advanced SD‑WAN features

• SD‑WAN route and rule lookup process

• Rule criteria, strategies, and decision logic

• SD‑WAN response to changing link conditions

• Deploying SD‑WAN with basic IPsec + routing

• Deploying SD‑WAN with advanced IPsec + routing

• Troubleshooting SD‑WAN routing and rule‑matching issues

Course Overview

This course covers common SD‑WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN. You will learn how to configure SD‑WAN rules, performance SLAs, IPsec tunnels, routing strategies, and advanced automation using FortiManager. The course includes extensive hands‑on labs to reinforce every concept.

Why This Course Is Valuable

• Hands‑on labs using EVE‑NG and VMware (included at no extra cost)

• Real enterprise deployment scenarios — not just theory

• Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experienced engineers

• Perfect continuation of your FortiGate NSE4 training

• Covers all exam‑relevant topics for NSE7 SD‑WAN

• Ideal for engineers designing or supporting SD‑WAN infrastructures

Who Should Enroll

• Network & Security Engineers

• Fortinet professionals designing SD‑WAN solutions

• SOC/NOC analysts supporting distributed networks

• IT managers overseeing WAN modernization projects

• Candidates preparing for the NSE7 SD‑WAN certification exam

Prerequisites

• Basic networking fundamentals

• Familiarity with FortiGate recommended (NSE4 Part 1 & Part 2 ideal)

• 16GB RAM recommended for lab environment

Product Versions Covered

• FortiOS 7.x

• FortiManager 7.2.0

Start Mastering Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN Today

Gain the skills to design, deploy, and troubleshoot SD‑WAN solutions — and confidently prepare for the NSE7 certification.