In this course, you will learn about common SD-WAN deployment scenarios using the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution. You will explore different situations, from a single enterprise site to multiple data center environments, that will help you to enhance and troubleshoot SD-WAN deployments.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the capabilities of the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution
• Deploy FortiOS SD-WAN solutions with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
• Configure basic SD-WAN features
• Configure advanced SD-WAN features
• Understand the SD-WAN route and rule lookup process
• Understand the different rule criteria and strategies available to steer traffic using SD-WAN and how SD-WAN responds to changing link conditions
• Deploy SD-WAN using basic IPsec and routing configuration
• Deploy SD-WAN using advanced IPsec and routing configuration
• Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing and rule matching issues

Anyone responsible for the day-to-day management of a Fortinet SD-WAN deployment and network operation.

Advanced knowledge of networking, and extensive hands-on experience working with FortiGate and FortiManager.

It is recommended that you have an understanding of the topics covered in the following courses, or have equivalent experience:

• NSE 4 FortiGate Security
• NSE 4 FortiGate Infrastructure
• NSE 5 FortiManager

System Requirements

If you take the online format of this class, you must use a computer that has the following:

• A high-speed Internet connection
• An up-to-date web browser
• A PDF viewer
• Speakers or headphones
• One of the following:
  HTML 5 support;
  An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java plugin enabled on your web browser

You should use a wired Ethernet connection, not a WiFi connection. Firewalls, including Windows Firewall or FortiClient, must allow connections to the online labs.

1. Introduction
2. Centralized Management
3. Members, Zones, and Performance SLAs
4. Routing and Sessions
5. Rules
6. Advanced IPsec
7. Traffic Shaping