How to Migrate Traditional Network to Cisco SDWAN

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Before migrating to Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), a thorough analysis of your existing network infrastructure is crucial. This analysis will help identify potential issues, optimize performance, and ensure a smooth transition to SD-WAN.

What you’ll learn

  • Analysis of Current Traditional Network.
  • Deployment Approach.
  • Device Deployment Approach.
  • Routing.

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 2 lectures • 13min.
  • Deployment to SDWAN Along with Routing –> 2 lectures • 6min.
  • SDWAN WAN Edge Deployment in DC –> 1 lecture • 16min.

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Before migrating to Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), a thorough analysis of your existing network infrastructure is crucial. This analysis will help identify potential issues, optimize performance, and ensure a smooth transition to SD-WAN.

Key Areas to Analyze:

  1. Network Topology:
    • Physical Topology: Understand the physical layout of your network, including the locations of routers, switches, and firewalls.
    • Logical Topology: Map out the logical connections between devices and the flow of data within your network.
  2. Network Performance:
    • Bandwidth Utilization: Measure the amount of bandwidth consumed by different applications and services.
    • Latency: Evaluate the time it takes for data to travel between different points in your network.
    • Packet Loss: Determine the rate at which packets are lost during transmission.
  3. Application Performance:
    • Application Usage: Identify the critical applications that rely on your network.
    • Performance Metrics: Measure the performance of these applications, such as response times and throughput.
  4. Security Posture:
    • Security Controls: Assess the effectiveness of your existing security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
    • Vulnerabilities: Identify potential security vulnerabilities in your network.
  5. Infrastructure Assessment:
    • Hardware Compatibility: Ensure that your existing network devices are compatible with SD-WAN solutions.
    • Software Compatibility: Verify that your current network operating systems and applications are compatible with SD-WAN.
  6. Cloud Connectivity:
    • Cloud Usage: Assess the extent to which your organization relies on cloud services.
    • Cloud Connectivity: Evaluate the current performance and reliability of your cloud connections.