Fortinet SD-WAN 7.2.X

SD-WAN Implementation & Fortinet Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the world of SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) with this in-depth course. Learn how to design, implement, and manage a robust and efficient wide area network using Fortinet technology. This course covers everything from fundamental concepts to advanced configuration and troubleshooting.

Understanding SD-WAN Fundamentals

• SD-WAN Basics: Grasp the core principles of SD-WAN and its benefits for modern network architectures.
• Fortinet SD-WAN: Discover how Fortinet's SD-WAN solutions address key networking challenges.
• SD-WAN Design: Master the process of designing an effective SD-WAN architecture for your organization.
• Hub & Spoke Architecture: Understand the Hub & Spoke topology and its implementation.
• Network Traffic Management: Learn to effectively manage traffic flow between sites, including MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) and internet connections.
• Traffic Shaping & Prioritization: Implement policies to optimize network performance based on traffic type and importance.
• Security Considerations: Integrate robust security policies into your SD-WAN design.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Implement standards for monitoring your SD-WAN solution's performance and health.
• Test & Validation: Develop a comprehensive test plan to ensure successful SD-WAN deployment.

Hands-on Lab Environment

This course includes extensive hands-on labs using GNS3 and VMware Player to build and configure a realistic SD-WAN environment.

• Lab Setup: Learn to set up your lab environment using GNS3, including GNS3 Template creation and API integration.
• Configuration Basics: Import base configurations and understand the core components of a SD-WAN setup.
• Asymmetric Routing: Explore and troubleshoot asymmetric routing scenarios.
• NAT & BGP Solutions: Implement NAT (Network Address Translation) and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) solutions within the lab.
• SD-WAN Configuration: Dive into configuring SD-WAN members, health checks, and rules.
• Rule Optimization: Learn to create SD-WAN rules for best quality, lowest cost (SLA), and maximum bandwidth.
• Traffic Duplication: Configure traffic duplication for redundancy and load balancing.
• Route Maps & Prefix Lists: Utilize route maps and prefix lists for advanced routing control.
• BGP Fundamentals: Understand basic BGP configuration between Hub & Spoke sites.
• VPN & Security: Implement IPSEC DialUp for secure communication between Hub & Spoke locations.
• ADVPN & FEC: Explore ADVPN (Anywhere VPN) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) for enhanced network resilience.
• DSCP & IPv6: Utilize the DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) field for IPsec and understand IPv6 considerations.
• VRF Segmentation: Implement VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) segmentation for network isolation.
• Multi-Hub Architecture: Design and implement multi-hub SD-WAN deployments.
• Tunnel Aggregation: Configure tunnel aggregation between Hubs.

Fortinet Management Tools

• FortiAnalyzer: Learn to leverage FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging and security analytics.
• FortiManager: Master FortiManager for centralized management, configuration, and automation.
• FortiManager API: Utilize the FortiManager API for automation and integration.
• Policy Packages: Create and manage policy packages within FortiManager.
• VPN Configuration: Configure VPNs using FortiManager.
• BGP Configuration: Manage BGP configurations through FortiManager.
• SD-WAN Management: Utilize FortiManager to manage your SD-WAN infrastructure.

Deployment & Automation

• Configuration Methods: Understand various configuration methods, including file-based configuration.
• Technical & Customer Recipes: Develop technical recipes and customer recipes for efficient deployment.
• Automation Techniques: Explore automation strategies for streamlined SD-WAN management.
• Solution Operation: Learn best practices for operation and maintenance of your SD-WAN solution.
• SNMP Monitoring: Implement SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for standard network monitoring.

Evolution of SD-WAN

• Fortinet SD-WAN Evolution: Understand the advancements in SD-WAN with versions 6.4, 7.0