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Mastering Policy-Based Routing (PBR) by Arash Deljoo
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Mastering Policy-Based Routing (PBR) by Arash Deljoo

Learn, Configure, and Troubleshoot Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Step by Step on Cisco Devices
Created byArash Deljoo
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and how it differs from traditional routing methods.
  • Configure and verify PBR using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and packet-length matching to control traffic flow.
  • Implement advanced PBR features, including local and default PBR, for flexible and customized routing decisions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PBR-related issues through real-world examples and hands-on ticket scenarios.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 2h 12m total length

  • Smart Traffic Control with Policy-Based Routing (PBR)10:22

    1- Normal Routing vs. Policy-Based Routing

    2- PBR Working Principle

    3- PBR Decision Logic (Match and Route Process)

    4- PBR Use Case 1 — Routing Based on Source IP

    5- PBR Use Case 2 — Routing Based on Application Type

  • Smart Traffic Control with Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Quiz
  • Policy-Based Routing (PBR) with ACL Matching46:07

    1- What is the Policy Based Routing or PBR

    2- Relation between a PBR and Routing-Table

    3- PBR Configuration with ACL as a Match Conditioner

    4- PBR Configuration with outgoing Interface  as a Set Conditioner

    5- PBR Configuration with Next Hop IP Address as a Set Conditioner

    6- PBR Verification with Show and Debug Commands

  • Policy-Based Routing (PBR) with ACL Matching Quiz
  • Policy-Based Routing (PBR) with Packet Length Matching13:19

    1- What is the Policy Based Routing or PBR

    2- Relation between a PBR and Routing-Table

    3- PBR Configuration with Packet Length as a Match Conditioner

    4- PBR Configuration with outgoing Interface  as a Set Conditioner

    5- PBR Configuration with Next Hop IP Address as a Set Conditioner

    6- PBR Verification with Show and Debug Commands

  • Policy-Based Routing (PBR) with Packet Length Matching Quiz
  • Local Policy-Based Routing (PBR)15:17

    1- Local PBR Usage

    2- Local PBR Configuration

    3- Local PBR Verification

    4- Difference between PBR , Local PBR

  • Local Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Quiz
  • Default Policy-Based Routing (PBR)29:54

    1- PBR Review

    2- Default PBR Introduction and Usage

    3- Compare PBR and Default PBR about Command Syntax

    4- Compare PBR and Default PBR about function

    5- Default PBR Configuration

    6- Default PBR Verification

  • Default Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Quiz
  • PBR Troubleshooting Tickets17:36

    1- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket1 Introduction

    2- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket1 Configuration

    3- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket1 Verification

    4- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket2 Introduction

    5- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket2 Configuration

    6- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket2 Verification

    7- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket3 Introduction

    8- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket3 Configuration

    9- PBR Trouble Tickets - Ticket3 Verification

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of IP routing concepts (static and dynamic routing)
  • A working knowledge of Access Control Lists (ACLs) is helpful but not mandatory
  • Access to a Cisco lab environment or network simulator (GNS3, or EVE-NG) for practice.

Description

Welcome to “Mastering Policy-Based Routing (PBR)”  ,  a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to help you fully understand, configure, and troubleshoot Policy-Based Routing on Cisco devices.

In modern networks, routing decisions based solely on destination IP addresses are often not enough. Policy-Based Routing (PBR) allows network engineers to take control and define custom routing policies based on multiple parameters such as source, destination, protocol, or even packet length. This course will guide you step by step through every aspect of PBR, ensuring you gain both theoretical understanding and practical experience.

You’ll begin with PBR Essentials, learning how it operates and when to use it. Then, you’ll explore PBR with ACL Matching to define traffic policies based on source and destination addresses. You’ll move on to Packet Length Matching, enabling more advanced traffic control. The course continues with Local PBR and Default PBR, teaching you how to apply policies directly on routers or for fallback routing.

Finally, through PBR Troubleshooting Tickets, you’ll learn how to identify and resolve common configuration and operational issues, preparing you for real-world network environments.

This course is perfect for network engineers, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE candidates, and anyone looking to enhance their routing skills. With clear explanations, lab demonstrations, and practical exercises, you’ll master Policy-Based Routing and gain the confidence to apply it in production networks.

Take control of your network’s routing behavior , and start mastering PBR today!

Who this course is for:

  • Network engineers and administrators who want to gain practical skills in implementing Policy-Based Routing (PBR) on Cisco devices
  • IT professionals and students who want to learn how to control and manipulate traffic flow using PBR in real-world scenarios. Anyone interested in advanced routing techniques beyond standard routing protocols to optimize and customize network behavior.
  • CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE candidates looking to strengthen their understanding of PBR concepts and configurations for exam preparation.

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