10 SD-WAN Books That Separate Experts from Amateurs

When Jason Gooley, a seasoned Cisco Technical Evangelist with over 25 years in networking, developed this guide, he leveraged his extensive experience to create a resource tailored for mastering Cisco SD-WAN technology. This book dives into the architecture, deployment, and security of next-generation WANs, offering detailed insights into controller and router deployment, policy configuration, and operational management. You’ll find chapter-ending review questions and practice exams designed to solidify your understanding and prepare you for certification success. If you’re aiming to deepen your hands-on skills with Cisco SD-WAN or pursue the ENSDWI 300-415 exam, this book offers a structured approach that aligns well with Cisco’s official standards.

When Ivan Iliev Ivanov first realized how challenging SD-WAN concepts can be for many network engineers, he set out to create a resource grounded in practical learning. Drawing from over a decade of hands-on experience and his CCIE certification, Ivanov fills this book with more than 250 diagrams and 30 lab examples that demonstrate Cisco's SD-WAN solution powered by Viptela. You’ll learn not just theory but how to configure and deploy SD-WAN effectively, with clear visuals aiding comprehension of complex topics. This book suits both newcomers eager to understand SD-WAN fundamentals and seasoned professionals preparing for certifications that include SD-WAN modules.

This personalized book provides an in-depth exploration of SD-WAN principles and deployment strategies tailored specifically to your industry and goals. It offers a structured approach to mastering SD-WAN concepts, including architecture design, policy configuration, security integration, and performance optimization. By focusing on your unique context, it cuts through generic advice to deliver relevant methodologies for implementation and troubleshooting. The book addresses key topics such as network segmentation, controller deployment, and vendor-specific solutions, helping you navigate complex decisions with a tailored framework that fits your technical background and business needs.

When Command Link and Justin Chugg challenge the assumption that SD-WAN is a set-it-and-forget-it solution, they open a vital conversation about its inherent complexities. Drawing from their deep experience in IT infrastructure, this book zeroes in on common SD-WAN challenges and practical methods to troubleshoot them effectively. You'll gain insight into issues like network latency, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks, with clear explanations of how to identify and resolve these problems. This concise guide suits IT leaders and network managers who want to maintain reliable, optimized SD-WAN deployments without getting lost in technical jargon or overly broad theory.

Cheng Sheng, chief architect of Huawei’s SD-WAN Solution with nearly two decades in network product design, brings deep expertise to this book. You gain practical insights into enterprise WAN challenges and how SD-WAN architectures address them, including system design, operating mechanisms, and real deployment case studies. The book walks you through Huawei’s SD-WAN solution in detail, showing design methods and deployment suggestions that are especially useful if you handle network planning or technical support. If you’re looking to grasp SD-WAN implementation principles grounded in actual product experience, this book offers a focused, accessible resource tailored for ICT professionals and enthusiasts alike.

What started as Stuart Fordham's deep dive into Cisco's networking technologies became a focused exploration of SD-WAN's practical deployment and management. Drawing from his extensive background as a CCIE and network manager, Fordham guides you through building an SD-WAN network from scratch with tools like EVE-NG and Cisco's vManage, vBond, and vSmart components. You'll get hands-on experience configuring policies, handling zero-touch provisioning, and troubleshooting complex issues such as DTLS and TLOC traffic simulation. This book suits network professionals comfortable with Linux and Cisco devices who want to transform traditional WANs into agile, cost-effective solutions without unnecessary theory.

This personalized book provides a tailored approach to developing SD-WAN expertise through a structured 30-day plan. It focuses on delivering daily actionable steps that build foundational knowledge and progressively introduce advanced SD-WAN concepts, from core architecture to hands-on configurations and troubleshooting. The tailored framework emphasizes efficient skill acquisition by cutting through irrelevant advice and aligning content with your specific industry background and goals. It examines practical deployment strategies, network management, and security considerations, ensuring the guidance fits your unique context and accelerates your mastery of SD-WAN technologies.

Rohan Naggi's deep experience as a co-founder of a networking technology firm shapes this guide to SD-WAN for modern businesses. You’ll gain clear insights into how software-defined networking can replace traditional WAN systems to better support cloud computing, mobile workforces, and demanding bandwidth needs. The book breaks down the architecture of VMware NSX SD-WAN by VeloCloud, illustrating its practical applications in industries like retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. If you’re responsible for evolving enterprise networks or exploring cloud-era connectivity solutions, this book offers a grounded understanding of why SD-WAN is becoming the standard.

When Jhason Berrison set out to write this guide, he focused on the practical challenges of managing Fortinet SD-WAN environments. You’ll gain detailed insights into implementing, troubleshooting, and centrally managing multiple FortiGate SD-WAN devices within enterprise security infrastructures. The book dives into hands-on administration techniques that network and security professionals need, including configuration nuances and operational best practices. If your work involves designing or supporting FortiGate-based SD-WAN deployments, this guide offers a clear, focused resource tailored to your daily responsibilities.

The Art of Service team drew on extensive experience in network consulting to craft this guide, aiming to address the practical challenges of deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions. You’ll learn to ask critical questions that reveal underlying network issues, evaluate readiness for SD-WAN adoption, and design scalable, flexible implementations. The book breaks down complex decision points like integrating legacy hardware, policy creation independent of circuit characteristics, and maintaining service reliability. If you're responsible for overseeing SD-WAN projects or evaluating vendor capabilities, this guide offers a structured approach to self-assessment and strategic planning, making it a solid fit for network managers and IT leaders seeking clarity beyond technical manuals.

When Gerardus Blokdyk first realized how vital asking the right questions is to mastering SD WAN and NFV services, he crafted this guide to fill a unique gap. Instead of a traditional textbook, this book focuses on equipping you with a framework of incisive questions that uncover challenges and drive better solutions in network service orchestration and digital transformation. You’ll learn how to assess your SD WAN projects, measure utilization, and align deployments with enterprise goals through a structured self-assessment process. This approach benefits network engineers, managers, and decision-makers aiming to lead agile, scalable network initiatives with clarity and confidence.

When Gerardus Blokdyk first discovered how critical asking the right questions is to solving complex networking challenges, he crafted this guide to reframe how you approach hybrid WAN and SD-WAN implementation. Instead of delivering a conventional textbook, this book equips you with targeted questions that reveal hidden issues and guide smarter decisions in network design, cost negotiation, and security practices. You’ll gain skills in evaluating cloud traffic security, assessing platform suitability, and understanding commercial disciplines like statements of work. This book suits network professionals, managers, and executives seeking a process-driven approach to optimizing hybrid WAN investments rather than a mere technical manual.