Courses Overview
The Palo Alto Networks: Prisma SD-WAN: Design and Operation course is a five-day, instructor-led training that introduces participants to the next-generation Prisma SD-WAN solution. The course covers its advantages over traditional WAN and legacy SD-WAN implementations, along with how to configure, operate, and troubleshoot Prisma SD-WAN in real-world environments.
This training is designed for professionals who configure, maintain, and operate wide area networks (WANs) across data centers, branch offices, and the cloud. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in deploying Prisma SD-WAN solutions for modern enterprise environments.
- Understand the value and capabilities of Prisma SD-WAN compared to legacy WAN solutions
- Configure and operate Prisma SD-WAN in enterprise environments
- Design and implement WAN deployments connecting data centers, branches, and the cloud
- Configure Prisma SD-WAN policies and services
- Troubleshoot and optimize Prisma SD-WAN deployments using practical tools and techniques
This course is recommended for professionals with at least one year of experience in networking and WAN operations. Participants should have knowledge of routing and switching (including BGP), familiarity with DNS, DHCP, and IP management tools, as well as experience with network monitoring platforms such as LiveAction, Netscout, or Splunk. An understanding of scripting and APIs for network automation is also beneficial.
- Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Network Security Engineers
- Network Architects
- NOC Administrators
Through lectures and lab exercises, you will gain the skills to design, configure, and manage a Prisma SD-WAN solution. Hands-on labs include setting up Prisma SD-WAN across a branch and data center, applying policies, and using built-in SD-WAN services for improved connectivity and performance.
- Module 1 – Solution Overview
- Module 2 – Branch Design
- Module 3 – Routing
- Module 4 – Policy Module #1 – Application Path and QoS Policy
- Module 5 – Policy Module #2 – NAT, ZBFW and Security
- Module 6 – Event Policy Management Services
- Module 7 – DNS and DHCP Services
- Module 8 – Operations and Troubleshooting
- Module 9 – CloudBlades
- Module 10 – Integrating Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Access for SASE Implementation
- Module 11 – DevOps
- Module 12 – Next Steps
- 1+ years of experience with routing and switching, including BGP
- Experience deploying and operating WANs
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as LiveAction, Netscout, or Splunk
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and IP address management tools
- Basic understanding of scripting and APIs related to network automation