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Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN: Zero To Hero Course

Name: Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN: Zero To Hero Course
Rating: 4.5 (191 reviews)

Formerly VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN, VMware NSX VeloCloud SD-WAN, Broadcom VeloCloud SD-WAN

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Created byNetwork-Fi ., Ashish R

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Students will learn about Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN architecture
Configure and manage SD-WAN tunnels
SD-WAN Fundamentals: Why enterprises are moving from traditional WAN to SD-WAN.
Implement Cloud VPN flows
Learn about Edges, Orchestrator, Gateways, and Hubs.
Understand VCE–VCG static tunnels and VCE–VCE dynamic on-demand tunnels.
Explore tunnel establishment, teardown,
Configure Branch-to-Branch, Branch-to-Hub, and Non-SD-WAN VPN flows.
See how Cloud VPN integrates with VCMP and IPSec

Course content

8 sections • 79 lectures • 10h 7m total length

Sec1_Lec0_Section Intro0:23
Sec1_Lec1_Why Traditional WAN Architectures Are No Longer Enough5:21
Traditional wan architectures fail modern cloud needs; Mpls offers reliability but costly backhauling, while broadband lacks guarantees and security. Velocloud sd-wan enables direct internet access and agile branch connectivity.
Sec1_Lec2_Business Challenges That Drive the Need for SD-WAN3:04
Sec1_Lec3_How Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Solves the Problem10:35
Sec1_Lec4_The Journey of VeloCloud SD-WAN2:26
Trace the journey of Velocloud SD-WAN from 2012 through VMware and NSX SD-WAN rebrands to Broadcom and Arista ownership. Preserve VCO and VCE naming in the course materials.

Sec2_Lec0_Section Intro0:20
Sec2_Lec1_VeloCloud Edge (VCE)14:37
Explore Velocloud edge, Velocloud orchestrator, and Velocloud gateway; see how VCEs connect LAN to transport, form Vcmp tunnels, and enable Dempo for traffic steering with zero touch provisioning.
Sec2_Lec2_VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO)7:26
Velocloud orchestrator (VCO) centralizes management, configuration, and monitoring of the sd-wan fabric, using profiles and policies for zero-touch provisioning, telemetry, and software management.
Sec2_Lec3_VeloCloud Gateway (VCG)16:27
Explore how Velocloud gateway functions as a central hub, exchanging routing with VCE in the control plane and optionally serving data plane traffic for SaaS and cloud apps.
Sec2_Lec4_Underlay and Overlay6:25
Sec2_Lec5_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Tunnel Architecture4:40
Sec2_Lec6_Arista Velocloud SD-WAN Ports and Protocols4:26
Sec2_Lec7_Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-110:12
Dempo (dynamic multipath optimization) dynamically optimizes Arista Velocloud SD-WAN by continuously monitoring links, discovering bandwidth, and steering traffic across underlay transports based on SLA and policy.
Sec2_Lec8_Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-23:56
Sec2_Lec9_Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-3_Link Steering6:54
Explore dynamic multipath optimization by examining link steering options—auto, transport group, interface, and wan link—and how mandatory, preferred, and available settings guide failover and traffic for streaming and web traffic.
Sec2_Lec10_VCMP, Tunnel Overhead and MTU3:56

Sec3_Lec0_Section Intro0:24
Sec3_Lec1_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Segmentation_Part-110:39
Sec3_Lec2_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Segmentation_Part-28:27
Sec3_Lec3_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-19:35
Sec3_Lec4_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-23:59
Sec3_Lec5_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-315:16
Explore how to configure and manage a VeloCloud SD-WAN profile in the orchestrator—creating, duplicating, and modifying profiles, customizing VLANs, interfaces, and policies across routing, NAT, VPN, and firewall settings.
Sec3_Lec6_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-45:33
Sec3_Lec7_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Policy_Part-18:32
Sec3_Lec8_Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Policy_Part-215:08

Sec4_Lec0_Section Intro0:42
Sec4_Lec1_Network Services2:42
Sec4_Lec2_Non SD-WAN Destinations3:06
Explore non sd-wan destinations outside the sd-wan fabric, including legacy sites, third-party networks, and cloud applications, and how IPsec tunnels connect branch sites or Velocloud gateways.
Sec4_Lec3_Non SD-WAN Destinations via Gateway7:29
Discover how the Velocloud orchestrator guides the edge to establish vcmp tunnels with the Velocloud gateway and ipsec tunnels to non SD-WAN destinations.
Sec4_Lec4_Non SD-WAN Destinations via Gateway_Config13:46
Sec4_Lec5_Non SD-WAN Destinations via Edge7:05
Sec4_Lec6_Non SD-WAN Destinations via Edge_Config4:35
Sec4_Lec7_Network Services_API Credentials1:50
Sec4_Lec8_Network Services_API Credentials_Config1:32
Sec4_Lec9_Network Services_Clusters and Hubs6:38
Sec4_Lec10_Network Services_Clusters and Hubs_Config4:46
Sec4_Lec11_Network Services_Netflow3:17
Sec4_Lec12_Network Services_Netflow_Config3:02
Sec4_Lec13_Network Services_DNS Services1:41
Sec4_Lec14_Network Services_DNS Services_Config2:51
Sec4_Lec15_Network Services_Private Network Names4:05
Configure private network name services to ensure overlay tunnels form only between interfaces with the same private network name, differentiating multiple mpls networks and preventing cross private link tunnels.
Sec4_Lec16_Network Services_Private Network Names_Config2:27
Configure private network name services, assign the private net x y z to an edge interface, and apply the private link to form an overlay tunnel with a matching name.
Sec4_Lec17_Network Services_Prefix Delegation Tags6:44
Enable IPv6 prefix delegation tags to assign IPv6 prefixes to velocloud edge interfaces and hosts by pairing wan and lan tags, using dhcp prefix delegation with a 64 prefix length.
Sec4_Lec18_Network Services_Prefix Delegation Tags_Config6:07
Sec4_Lec19_Network Services_Authentication Services0:47
Sec4_Lec20_Network Services_Authentication Services_Config1:58
Sec4_Lec23_Network Services_VNF3:20
Sec4_Lec24_Network Services_VNF_Config3:16

Sec5_Lec0_Section Intro0:21
Sec5_Lec1_Arista VeloCloud Edge Models4:54
Sec5_Lec2_Arista VeloCloud Branch Site Topologies3:26
Explore Arista Velocloud branch site topologies—bronze, silver (options 1 and 2), and gold—covering VCE, traditional routers, internet and MPLS links, and layer 2 and layer 3 switches.
Sec5_Lec3_Arista VeloCloud Bronze Site Topology2:21
Sec5_Lec4_Arista VeloCloud Silver Site Topology Option 12:36
Sec5_Lec5_Arista VeloCloud Silver Site Topology Option 23:59
Sec5_Lec6_Arista VeloCloud Gold Site Topology5:05

Sec6_Lec0_Section Intro0:22
Sec6_Lab1_ VCO Initial Config21:34
Sec6_Lab_2_VCG Activation11:02
Sec6_Lab3_VCE Activation16:44
Sec6_Lab4_Topology Overview8:37
Explore a four-site Velocloud sd-wan topology with Delhi, London, Paris, and New York data center, two VCs, two ISPs, and overlay subnets connecting VCO, VC, and VCE.
Sec6_Lab5_Setting IP addresses on Interfaces22:01
Configure ip addresses on VCE interfaces using dhcp or static, manage per-device profiles, and assign vlan1 and svi IPs while handling G4 interfaces across devices.
Sec6_Lab6_Accessing Velo Edge Devices using Diagnostics14:06

Sec8_Lab1_Enabling OSPF Globally and on SVI16:12
Sec8_Lab2_Enabling OSPF on Routed Interfaces12:35
Learn to enable OSPF on routed interfaces in Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN, moving IP addresses from VLAN 1 to routed ports, and configure OSPF area zero with prefix advertising.
Sec8_Lab3_Route Manipulation using OSPF8:59
Sec8_Lab4_Redistribution Default Behaviour and OSPF Metric Types11:04
Sec8_Lab5_Route Summarization of OSPF in VeloCloud and Changing OE1 OE2 Types13:19
Sec8_Lab6_Static Route Addition and Redistribution in VCRP11:27
Learn to configure static routes in the Velocloud overlay, advertise them into VQP, and redistribute them into OSPF across Delhi, London, and Paris edges to enable reachability.
Sec8_Lab7_Default Static Route and Redistribution in VeloCloud8:59
Sec8_Lab8_iBGP Configuration in VeloCloud Edge10:46
Learn to configure ibgp on VeloCloud edge, set up asn 10000, advertise loopback 11 with 11.1.1.1/32 into ibgp, and redistribute into ospf on the london vce.
Sec9_Lab9_eBGP Configuration in VeloCloud Edge13:42
Configure eBGP between the London VCE and Delhi switch, ASN 10,000 and 12,000, advertising loopback 12.1.1.1/32. Compare OSPF and BGP, noting how admin distances influence route selection and rib status.
Sec9_Lab10_Advertisement using Network Statement in BGP in VeloCloud Edge12:54
Learn to advertise a loopback 99.1.1.1/32 via a network statement in BGP on VeloCloud Edge, and see how disabling redistribution from connected routes reveals the network statement’s impact.
Sec9_Lab11_Enabling OSPF to BGP Redistribution in VeloCloud Edge8:37
Sec9_Lab12_Applying Filters and Modifying BGP Attributes in VeloCloud Edge19:03

Requirements

Willingness to learn step by step
Basic understanding of WAN technologies (MPLS, broadband, etc.) is recommended but not mandatory.
A laptop/PC with internet access to practice labs, simulations, or follow demonstrations.
CCNA or Equivalent Knowledge

Description

In today’s enterprise networks, traditional WAN architectures are no longer enough. Businesses are rapidly adopting SD-WAN to improve performance, simplify operations, and securely connect users to cloud applications. Among the leading solutions in the market, Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN stands out for its scalability, flexibility, and cloud-first approach.

This course is designed to take you from zero to expert in VeloCloud SD-WAN, giving you the skills and confidence to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise-grade SD-WAN deployments. Whether you are preparing for a career upgrade, certification, or real-world projects, this course is packed with theory, hands-on labs, and real-world insights.

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN

Why Traditional WAN Architectures Are No Longer Enough
Business Challenges That Drive the Need for SD-WAN
How VeloCloud SD-WAN Solves the Problem
Journey of VeloCloud SD-WAN

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Architecture

VeloCloud Edge (VCE)
VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO)
VeloCloud Gateway (VCG)
Underlay and Overlay
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Tunnel Architecture
Arista Velocloud SD-WAN Ports and Protocols
Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-1
Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-2
Dynamic Multipath Optimization(DMPO)_Part-3_Link Steering
VCMP, Tunnel Overhead and MTU

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile, Policy & Segmentation

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Segmentation_Part-1
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Segmentation_Part-2
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-1
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-2
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-3
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile_Part-4
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Policy_Part-1
Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Policy_Part-2

Arista VeloCloud Network Services

Network Services
Non SD-WAN Destinations
Non SD-WAN Destinations via Gateway
Non SD-WAN Destinations via Gateway_Config
Non SD-WAN Destinations via Edge
Non SD-WAN Destinations via Edge_Config
Network Services_API Credentials
Network Services_API Credentials_Config
Network Services_Clusters and Hubs
Network Services_Clusters and Hubs_Config
Network Services_Netflow
Network Services_Netflow_Config
Network Services_DNS Services
Network Services_DNS Services_Config
Network Services_Private Network Names
Network Services_Private Network Names_Config
Network Services_Prefix Delegation Tags
Network Services_Prefix Delegation Tags_Config
Network Services_Authentication Services
Network Services_Authentication Services_Config
Network Services_VNF
Network Services_VNF_Config

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Topologies

Arista VeloCloud Edge Models
Arista VeloCloud Branch Site Topologies
Arista VeloCloud Bronze Site Topology
Arista VeloCloud Silver Site Topology Option 1
Arista VeloCloud Silver Site Topology Option 2
Arista VeloCloud Gold Site Topology

Build your own Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Lab

VCO Initial Config
VCG Activation
VCE Activation
Topology Overview
Setting IP addresses on Interfaces

Why This Course?

Concepts First, Configuration Later – I explain complex topics in the simplest way possible, ensuring your fundamentals are crystal clear before we dive into labs.
Real-World Experience – The lessons are based on 14+ years of enterprise networking experience and hands-on SD-WAN projects.

Who This Course Is For:

Networking professionals looking to upskill into SD-WAN.
Engineers and architects preparing for VeloCloud SD-WAN projects.
IT professionals wanting to understand the architecture and operations of a leading SD-WAN solution.
Students preparing for networking certifications who want to strengthen their SD-WAN knowledge.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and hands-on confidence to work with VeloCloud SD-WAN in enterprise environments and accelerate your career in modern networking.

Join me on this journey, and let’s make SD-WAN simple, practical, and powerful !

Who this course is for:

Networking professionals looking to learn & upskill into SD-WAN.
Networking professionals looking to learn about Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN
Networking Engineers and architects preparing for VeloCloud SD-WAN projects.
IT professionals wanting to understand the architecture and operations of a leading SD-WAN solution.
Students preparing for networking certifications who want to strengthen their SD-WAN knowledge.

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN: Zero To Hero Course

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Course content

Introduction to Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN5 lectures • 22min

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Architecture11 lectures • 1hr 19min

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Profile, Policy & Segmentation9 lectures • 1hr 18min

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Network Services23 lectures • 1hr 34min

Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Topologies7 lectures • 23min

Set up Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Components7 lectures • 1hr 34min

VeloCloud Cloud VPN5 lectures • 1hr 10min

VeloCloud : Static Routing and Routing Protocols12 lectures • 2hr 28min

Requirements

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