Aruba SD WAN Basics
Aruba SD-WAN, or Software-Defined Wide Area Network, refers to a networking technology that simplifies the management and operation of a wide area network (WAN) by separating the control plane from the data plane.
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Centralized Management: Simplifies network management with a single interface.
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Dynamic Path Selection: Intelligently routes traffic across multiple links for optimal performance.
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Application Visibility: Provides insight into application traffic for better control.
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Security Integration: Integrates security features for comprehensive threat protection.
Before learning Aruba SD-WAN basics, you should have these skills:
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Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of basic networking concepts like TCP/IP, routing, and subnetting.
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WAN Technologies: Familiarity with wide area network (WAN) technologies such as MPLS, broadband, and VPN.
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Routing and Switching: Knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and switching concepts.
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Security Fundamentals: Understanding of network security principles, including firewalls and VPNs.
By learning Aruba SD-WAN basics, you gain these skills:
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SD-WAN Concepts: Understanding of software-defined wide area networking principles and architectures.
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Network Orchestration: Ability to centrally manage and orchestrate network resources and policies.
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Dynamic Path Selection: Proficiency in intelligently routing traffic across multiple links for optimal performance.
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Application Visibility: Capability to monitor and control application traffic for better performance and security.