Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Networks


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This is the eBook edition of Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks. This eBook does not include access to the companion website with practice exam that comes with the print edition. Access to the video mentoring is available through product registration at Cisco Press; or see the instructions in the back pages of your eBook. This study guide from Cisco Press will help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. This guide is built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are prepared for your certification exam. Master Cisco Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks 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. Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks focuses specifically on the objectives for the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI 300-415) exam. Four leading Cisco technology experts share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, comprehensive design scenarios, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. The official study guide helps you master all 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 Cisco Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html




Software Defined Wide Area Networks


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This authoritative guidebook combines comprehensive coverage of Cisco SD-WAN with complete official preparation for Cisco's new CCNP Enterprise ENSDWI 300-415 certification exam. Authored by a team of Cisco architects responsible for training both Cisco and partner engineers on SD-WAN solutions, it covers all facets of the product: benefits, use cases, components, workings, configuration, support, and more. Throughout, practical examples demonstrate Cisco SD-WAN at work in diverse cloud and premises environments, and the authors show how to apply Cisco SD-WAN technologies and tools in their own real-world environments. As Cisco's official ENSDWI 300-415 study guide, this book covers all exam objectives and is organized to simplify and streamline preparation. It also contains an access code for two full practice exams delivered through Pearson's advanced test prep application.




Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Networks


Book Description

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 Companion Website: 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. Includes Exclusive Offers for Up to 70% Off Practice Tests, and more Pearson Test Prep online system requirements: Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above; Safari version 12 and above; Microsoft Edge 44 and abo...




Cisco Software-Defined Access


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The definitive Cisco SD-Access resource, from the architects who train Cisco's own engineers and partners This comprehensive book guides you through all aspects of planning, implementing, and operating Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). Through practical use cases, you'll learn how to use intent-based networking, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNA Center to improve any campus network's security and simplify its management. Drawing on their unsurpassed experience architecting solutions and training technical professionals inside and outside Cisco, the authors explain when and where to leverage Cisco SD-Access instead of a traditional legacy design. They illuminate the fundamental building blocks of a modern campus fabric architecture, show how to design a software-defined campus that delivers the most value in your environment, and introduce best practices for administration, support, and troubleshooting. Case studies show how to use Cisco SD-Access to address secure segmentation, plug and play, software image management (SWIM), host mobility, and more. The authors also present full chapters on advanced Cisco SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center topics, plus detailed coverage of Cisco DNA monitoring and analytics. * Learn how Cisco SD-Access addresses key drivers for network change, including automation and security * Explore how Cisco DNA Center improves network planning, deployment, evolution, and agility * Master Cisco SD-Access essentials: design, components, best practices, and fabric construction * Integrate Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE, and smoothly onboard diverse endpoints * Efficiently operate Cisco SD-Access and troubleshoot common fabric problems, step by step * Master advanced topics, including multicast flows, Layer 2 flooding, and the integration of IoT devices * Extend campus network policies to WANs and data center networks * Choose the right deployment options for Cisco DNA Center in your environment * Master Cisco DNA Assurance analytics and tests for optimizing the health of clients, network devices, and applications




Connecting Networks Companion Guide


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"This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course allows you to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. You will learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. You will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network."--Back cover.




Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN)


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The complete guide to Cisco® IWAN: features, benefits, planning, and deployment Using Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN), businesses can deliver an uncompromised experience, security, and reliability to branch offices over any connection. Cisco IWAN simplifies WAN design, improves network responsiveness, and accelerates deployment of new services. Now, there’s an authoritative single-source guide to Cisco IWAN: all you need to understand it, design it, and deploy it for maximum value. In Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN), leading Cisco experts cover all key IWAN technologies and components, addressing issues ranging from visibility and provisioning to troubleshooting and optimization. They offer extensive practical guidance on migrating to IWAN from your existing WAN infrastructure. This guide will be indispensable for all experienced network professionals who support WANs, are deploying Cisco IWAN solutions, or use related technologies such as DMVPN or PfR. Deploy Hybrid WAN connectivity to increase WAN capacity and improve application performance Overlay DMVPN on WAN transport to simplify operations, gain transport independence, and improve VPN scalability Secure DMVPN tunnels and IWAN routers Use Application Recognition to support QoS, Performance Routing (PfR), and application visibility Improve application delivery and WAN efficiency via PfR Monitor hub, transit, and branch sites, traffic classes, and channels Add application-level visibility and per-application monitoring to IWAN routers Overcome latency and bandwidth inefficiencies that limit application performance Use Cisco WAAS to customize each location’s optimizations, application accelerations, and virtualization Smoothly integrate Cisco WAAS into branch office network infrastructure Ensure appropriate WAN application responsiveness and experience Improve SaaS application performance with Direct Internet Access (DIA) Perform pre-migration tasks, and prepare your current WAN for IWAN Migrate current point-to-point and multipoint technologies to IWAN




Network Programmability and Automation


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Like sysadmins before them, network engineers are finding that they cannot do their work manually anymore. As the field faces new protocols, technologies, delivery models, and a pressing need for businesses to be more agile and flexible, network automation is becoming essential. This practical guide shows network engineers how to use a range of technologies and tools—including Linux, Python, JSON, and XML—to automate their systems through code. Network programming and automation will help you simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you’ll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition. This book covers: Python programming basics: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, and modules Linux fundamentals to provide the foundation you need on your network automation journey Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG for networking Jinja templating and its applicability for creating network device configurations The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process How Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm open source automation tools can be used to automate network devices Key tools and technologies required for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in network operations




Foundations of Modern Networking


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Foundations of Modern Networking is a comprehensive, unified survey of modern networking technology and applications for today’s professionals, managers, and students. Dr. William Stallings offers clear and well-organized coverage of five key technologies that are transforming networks: Software-Defined Networks (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Quality of Experience (QoE), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloudbased services. Dr. Stallings reviews current network ecosystems and the challenges they face–from Big Data and mobility to security and complexity. Next, he offers complete, self-contained coverage of each new set of technologies: how they work, how they are architected, and how they can be applied to solve real problems. Dr. Stallings presents a chapter-length analysis of emerging security issues in modern networks. He concludes with an up-to date discussion of networking careers, including important recent changes in roles and skill requirements. Coverage: Elements of the modern networking ecosystem: technologies, architecture, services, and applications Evolving requirements of current network environments SDN: concepts, rationale, applications, and standards across data, control, and application planes OpenFlow, OpenDaylight, and other key SDN technologies Network functions virtualization: concepts, technology, applications, and software defined infrastructure Ensuring customer Quality of Experience (QoE) with interactive video and multimedia network traffic Cloud networking: services, deployment models, architecture, and linkages to SDN and NFV IoT and fog computing in depth: key components of IoT-enabled devices, model architectures, and example implementations Securing SDN, NFV, cloud, and IoT environments Career preparation and ongoing education for tomorrow’s networking careers Key Features: Strong coverage of unifying principles and practical techniques More than a hundred figures that clarify key concepts Web support at williamstallings.com/Network/ QR codes throughout, linking to the website and other resources Keyword/acronym lists, recommended readings, and glossary Margin note definitions of key words throughout the text




Programming and Automating Cisco Networks


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Improve operations and agility in any data center, campus, LAN, or WAN Today, the best way to stay in control of your network is to address devices programmatically and automate network interactions. In this book, Cisco experts Ryan Tischer and Jason Gooley show you how to do just that. You’ll learn how to use programmability and automation to solve business problems, reduce costs, promote agility and innovation, handle accelerating complexity, and add value in any data center, campus, LAN, or WAN. The authors show you how to create production solutions that run on or interact with Nexus NX-OS-based switches, Cisco ACI, Campus, and WAN technologies.You’ll learn how to use advanced Cisco tools together with industry-standard languages and platforms, including Python, JSON, and Linux. The authors demonstrate how to support dynamic application environments, tighten links between apps and infrastructure, and make DevOps work better. This book will be an indispensable resource for network and cloud designers, architects, DevOps engineers, security specialists, and every professional who wants to build or operate high-efficiency networks. Drive more value through programmability and automation, freeing resources for high-value innovation Move beyond error-prone, box-by-box network management Bridge management gaps arising from current operational models Write NX-OS software to run on, access, or extend your Nexus switch Master Cisco’s powerful on-box automation and operation tools Manage complex WANs with NetConf/Yang, ConfD, and Cisco SDN Controller Interact with and enhance Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Build self-service catalogs to accelerate application delivery Find resources for deepening your expertise in network automation




Exam CCNP Enterprise 300-415 ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) 33 Test Prep Question


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This book is designed to be an ancillary to the classes, labs, and hands on practice that you have diligently worked on in preparing to obtain your CCNP Enterprise certification by passing the 300-415 ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) exam. I won’t bother talking about the benefits of certifications. This book tries to reinforce the knowledge that you have gained in your process of studying. It is meant as one of the end steps in your preparation for the CCNP Enterprise exam. This book is short, but It will give you a good gauge of your readiness. Learning can be seen in 4 stages: 1. Unconscious Incompetence 2. Conscious Incompetence 3. Conscious Competence 4. Unconscious Competence This book will assume the reader has already gone through the needed classes, labs, and practice. It is meant to take the reader from stage 2, Conscious Incompetence, to stage 3 Conscious Competence. At stage 3, you should be ready to take the exam. Only real-world scenarios and work experience will take you to stage 4, Unconscious Competence. I am not an author by trade. My goal is not to write the cleanest of a book. This book will get to the gist of things, no frills no thrills. The only purpose is to have the reader pass the CCNP Enterprise exam. Before we get started, we all have doubts when preparing to take an exam. What is your reason and purpose for taking this exam? Remember your reason and purpose when you have some doubts. Obstacle is the way. Control your mind, attitude, and you can control the situation. Persistence leads to confidence. Confidence erases doubts.