Many enterprises are adopting Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology to:
- Optimize application performance in branches (especially video, VoIP, and file transfers)
- Resolve network latency issues with cloud and SaaS apps
- Take advantage of cost-effective connectivity options like broadband
- Onboard new branch locations quickly
Macro trends are encouraging SD-WAN adoption, including the ongoing move to cloud services from the data center and the advent of 5G networks, which SD-WAN supports through intelligent, automated routing and application-traffic optimization.
Citrix SD-WAN 11.x
Citrix SD-WAN delivers flexible, automated, secure connectivity and performance for workers in distributed locations. Now, there’s a new version of Citrix SD-WAN that features orchestration for centrally managing appliances across multiple locations. It also provides automated on-ramps for extending your network to the cloud, as well as administration via the same user interface as other Citrix products to simplify your operations.
But before we talk about the new Citrix training course and updated certification exam that support SD-WAN 11.x, let’s take a quick look at the importance of this technology to the cloud. Securely delivering cloud-hosted apps and SaaS apps to branch users with high performance is a major pain point.
SD-WAN and the Cloud
WAN edge infrastructure is designed to optimize connectivity to apps and data from distributed enterprise locations, such as retail stores, sales offices, and manufacturing plants. SD-WAN technology is rapidly replacing traditional routers, in part because they aren’t cloud friendly.
Unlike a router, which back hauls all traffic from branches to a data center for security inspection, an SD-WAN appliance uses software to differentiate among cloud applications and route each over the WAN according to policies. By using a software-driven approach, SD-WAN technology can deliver a much better branch user experience than a router-centric WAN model.
Latest Training on SD-WAN 11.x
Citrix Education has developed an updated instructor-led training course that includes the new features and functionality of SD-WAN 11.x. It’s a three-day classroom or virtual course with hands-on labs and is designed for networking administrators, engineers, and architects. It’s a good choice for both new and existing Citrix SD-WAN customers.
Topics covered in the training include:
- Citrix SD-WAN Orchestrator utilities and considerations
- Branch office deployment options
- Management, monitoring, and reporting
The new CNS-231 course will be available on May 25. Contact a Citrix Rep to reserve your spot in virtual instructor-led training.
Limited-Time Certification Offer
In addition to teaching you the basics of Citrix SD-WAN 11, this course will prepare you to take the updated certification exam for CC-SD-WAN. Even better, if you complete the course before June 30, 2020, you can recertify or become certified without taking and passing the exam. That’s a seriously impressive shortcut to this important credential.
If your enterprise is spread out geographically, Citrix SD-WAN technology can help you improve the productivity and satisfaction of branch workers, optimize your networking architecture for cloud and SaaS applications, and potentially reduce costs by leveraging broadband.
Contact your Citrix Education representative today to learn more.
