Companies of all sizes are moving towards using a software-defined wide-area network, or SD-WAN. In this course, Arash Deljoo introduces you to SD-WAN. He starts with a look at the basic concepts of using software to implement and manage a wide-area network, and outlines some of the benefits of SD-WAN like simplified WAN management, flexibility, and lower costs. Arash then takes a look at how SD-WAN actually works, detailing the differences between traditional routing and SD-WAN in the data plane, control plane, management plane, orchestration plane, and transport. Next, he shows some common use cases for SD-WAN that can help you decide if this is the right solution for you. Finally, Arash covers some popular SD-WAN solutions from Cisco, VMware, Prisma, and more. If you’re curious about the operational and financial benefits of SD-WAN, join Arash in this course to learn more.