SD-WAN: Example-based Study Guide: Volume 1 Paperback – March 12, 2023

This is one of the best tech books I have read in a LONG time. It is example based so I would highly recommend a lab setup to follow along. The diagrams are excellent quality and easy understand but there is no replacement for hands-on and there is an entire chapter dedicated to lab setup. My controller and vEdge versions weren't the same as the author's but I managed just fine in the labs. Volume 1 focuses on the CLI to enrich understanding of what is going on under the hood of SD-WAN and it is very effective. I am looking forward to Volume 2.

When looking to learn SD-WAN through different online courses, I noticed many brushed over only some of the topics and at a very high level. It was not enough to actually learn SD-WAN. In this book, the author goes over all the needed topics, explains them in such as a simple way, and has a perfect balance of details to actually learn the topic. Without this material, I would not understand SD-WAN.

Excellent read!!

I just got the book and started reading it. If anything changes in my review I intend updating this post at a later dateEasily one of the most practical books. If you cannot find a lab to work with then you can’t get most out of the book. Over the years I have worked on many technologies and have done a lot of research and hands-on books and labs. I liked the authors ideas more understandable and I will have a lab to check everything. But I am mightily impressed.

I found this author's website and found it very helpful in my studies. I was excited when I found there was an actual book because I prefer to read from the physical book than from a tablet/laptop screen. Easy to understand and many different scenarios for practice.

I'll admit I haven't gone through this entire book yet but what I have read through this is a decent book on learning SD-WAN technology. It's probably best when combined with videos and hands-on labs.

This book is amazing. Provides just the right amount of context before diving into examples and illustrations. Cisco Press authors could take a pointer or two from this authors writing and teaching style.

GET THIS BOOK. Don't even bother with the Cisco Press book. Seriously, those people should take a look at this to up their game. This book spells out EVERYTHING verbally and visually.