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SD-WAN Core Administrator

In this course, you will learn how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet Secure SD-WAN deployments using FortiGate. Through practical exercises, you will work with SD-WAN members, zones, performance SLAs, traffic-steering rules, routing, centralized management, and link-condition changes.
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Overview

Overview

The SD-WAN Core Administrator course provides the foundational knowledge required to design, deploy, manage, and improve simple Fortinet Secure SD-WAN environments.

You will learn how to configure SD-WAN on FortiGate and understand how it interacts with FortiGate routing, firewall policies, and active network sessions.

The course also covers SD-WAN rules, performance SLAs, traffic-steering strategies, centralized management with FortiManager, and troubleshooting routing and rule-matching issues.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should have:

  • Advanced knowledge of networking
  • Extensive hands-on experience working with FortiGate
  • An understanding of the topics covered in the FortiGate 7.6 Administrator course or equivalent experience
Scope

Topics include:

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN fundamentals
  • SD-WAN members, zones, and performance SLAs
  • SD-WAN rules and traffic-steering strategies
  • Routing and session behavior
  • Link monitoring and performance changes
  • Centralized management with FortiManager
  • SD-WAN troubleshooting
Target Audience

Ideal for:

  • Network professionals responsible for designing simple Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions
  • Administrators managing the day-to-day operation of SD-WAN deployments
  • Security professionals responsible for FortiGate-based network operations
  • Teams maintaining and improving existing Secure SD-WAN environments
Best Practices

You will learn these skills as part of this course:

  • Organizing SD-WAN links using members and zones
  • Using performance SLAs to evaluate link conditions
  • Selecting suitable rules and strategies to steer traffic
  • Understanding how routing and active sessions affect SD-WAN decisions
  • Troubleshooting routing and rule-matching issues
  • Managing simple SD-WAN deployments centrally with FortiManager
Certification

This course supports preparation for the SD-WAN component of the Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator exam.

The exam covers FortiSASE and Secure SD-WAN configuration, deployment, operations, integration, analytics, and troubleshooting.

FAQs

Q: Does this course cover basic and advanced SD-WAN configuration?
A: Yes. You will learn how to configure both basic and advanced SD-WAN features on FortiGate.

Q: Does the course explain how SD-WAN works with FortiGate routing?
A: Yes. The course covers route and rule lookup processes, session behavior, and how SD-WAN interacts with FortiGate routing.

Q: Is FortiManager included in the course?
A: Yes. You will learn how to manage simple FortiOS Secure SD-WAN solutions centrally using FortiManager.

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Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the capabilities of the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution
  • Implement FortiOS Secure SD-WAN using FortiGate for a single-device solution or small network topology
  • Configure basic and advanced SD-WAN features
  • Explain the SD-WAN route and rule lookup process
  • Use different rule criteria and strategies to steer traffic through SD-WAN
  • Examine how SD-WAN responds to changing link conditions
  • Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing and rule-matching issues
  • Manage simple FortiOS Secure SD-WAN solutions using FortiManager
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Purchase Order (PO) – If your organization prefers using a purchase order, begin the registration process by clicking the Register button. At the conclusion of the registration form, choose the option “My company will pay for it, please send an invoice with the payment details.” Our training team will then provide an official quote and any necessary additional information that your accounts department might need to issue the PO.

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These options are designed to make the registration process as smooth and flexible as possible for all participants.

Status

Guaranteed to Run – DataCipher is committed to running this class unless unforeseen events such as an instructor’s accident or illness occur.

Guaranteed on Next Booking – The course will proceed once an additional student registers.

Scheduled Class – We have scheduled this course and rarely cancel due to low enrollment. We offer a “Cancel No More Than Once” guarantee, ensuring that if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the next session will run regardless of the number of attendees.

Sold Out – If the class is fully booked, please use our contact form to join the waiting list or to inquire about additional sessions. We’re here to accommodate your training needs and keep you informed of new opportunities.

Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

The SD-WAN Core Administrator course provides the practical knowledge required to configure and manage simple Fortinet Secure SD-WAN environments.

You will work with SD-WAN members, zones, performance SLAs, rules, routing, session behavior, link conditions, FortiManager, and troubleshooting.

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