Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

Overview

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This course is intended for network engineers, IT managers, cybersecurity specialists, and IT consultants who wish to improve their understanding of SD-Branch design principles, components, and network infrastructure, and who are interested in learning about emerging technologies in SD-Branch networking. This is the second course in a 3-course specialization on Secure SD-Branch. In this course, you will learn to: • Plan and design an SD-Branch network for specific business needs. • Evaluate different SD-Branch solutions and technologies. • Identify security considerations in SD-Branch design. • Develop a comprehensive SD-Branch architecture. This course requires a browser with an internet connection, but no specific software or hardware is needed to complete this course.

Syllabus

The Design Principles of SD-Branch

This module provides learners with a comprehensive foundation for designing and implementing SD-Branch networks. It covers defining network requirements, the topology of the SD-Branch network, and SD-Branch implementation and management.

Security Considerations in SD-Branch Design

In this module, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of the critical security elements involved in SD-Branch design. They will learn to identify common security risks and vulnerabilities, implement best security practices, and integrate robust security solutions.

Cloud-based Connectivity in SD-Branch

This module will guide learners through an in-depth exploration of advanced SD-Branch technology topics, offering insights into multi-cloud connectivity, effective management strategies, analytics, reporting, and IoT and edge computing integration.