Cisco WAN to SD-WAN Migration POC

Migrating from IWAN to Cisco SD-WAN: A Comprehensive Guide

This course provides a detailed roadmap for migrating your network from an existing IWAN (Internet WAN) environment to Cisco SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network). Learn proven steps and best practices for a smooth transition, with a practical case study to guide you through the process.

What You'll Learn:

• IWAN & SD-WAN Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of both IWAN and SD-WAN architectures. We'll cover the core concepts and how SD-WAN offers significant advantages.
• Migration Planning: Discover the crucial information needed to plan a successful IWAN to SD-WAN migration. Learn how to assess your environment and define clear objectives.
• Step-by-Step Migration Process: Follow a structured approach to migration, covering common steps and considerations.
• Practical Case Study: A real-world example demonstrates the migration process from an IWAN lab setup to a fully functional SD-WAN deployment. See how guidelines are applied in practice.
• Advanced SD-WAN Use Cases: Explore advanced features and capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN to optimize your network performance and security. Important: Validate migration scenarios in your lab environment before production deployment.

Key Topics Covered:

• Cisco SD-WAN Crash Course: A foundational overview of Cisco SD-WAN.
• Cisco SD-WAN Policy Framework: Understand and implement control policies and data policies to manage application traffic.
• Application-Aware Routing: Learn how to use application-aware routing policies for optimized performance.
• Policies & Applications: Deep dive into configuring and managing policies for various applications.
• Tips, Tricks, Scalability & Best Practices: Discover valuable tips and best practices for maximizing SD-WAN performance and scalability.
• Automation for Simplified Migration: Explore how automation tools can streamline the IWAN to SD-WAN migration process.

Hands-on Tasks:

• Cisco SD-WAN POC Tool (Cisco Test Drive): Get familiar with the Cisco SD-WAN Proof of Concept tool.
• Baseline IWAN Deployment: Establish a baseline of your current IWAN environment.
• Sastre Template & Policy Management: Learn to restore, backup, and delete SD-WAN templates and policies using Sastre.
• DC1-SanJose Greenfield Migration: Migrate a data center (DC) and various branch locations with central policy management.
• BR3-LAX-MCBR & BR5-BCN-BR2 Migration: Onboard and migrate specific branch routers (BRs) from IWAN to SD-WAN.
• SD-WAN Assurance & Reporting (Sastre-Pro): Utilize Sastre-Pro for SD-WAN assurance and reporting.
• Sastre Backup & Distribution: Learn to share and distribute Sastre-Pro backups.

This guide is designed for network engineers and IT professionals looking to modernize their network infrastructure with Cisco SD-WAN. It provides a practical and actionable approach to migrating from IWAN, ensuring a successful and efficient transition.