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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
825
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
5 calendar days wait for second attempt, 14 days for subsequent attempts
Validity
3 years
Pass any one Professional concentration exam; Pass any one Technology Core exam; Pass any Expert-level written exam
300-415 Exam Topics and Domains
300-415 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with SD-WAN Manager, SD-WAN Controller, SD-WAN Validator, OMP, and more.
1
Architecture
20%
Describe Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture and components
Orchestration plane (SD-WAN Validator formerly vBond, NAT)Management plane (SD-WAN Manager formerly vManage)Control plane (SD-WAN Controller formerly vSmart, OMP)Data plane (WAN Edge)Multi-Region Fabric
- Understand the four planes of SD-WAN architecture
- Identify component roles and responsibilities
- Describe communication between SD-WAN components
Describe Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Edge platforms and capabilities
Hardware platforms
- Compare and contrast SD-WAN Edge platforms
- Select appropriate platform for use cases
Describe Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp
SaaSIaaSColocationMulticloud (Cloud and Interconnect)
- Understand Cloud OnRamp deployment models
- Configure cloud connectivity options
2
Controller Deployment
15%
Describe controller cloud deployment
Cloud deployment options
- Understand cloud deployment architectures
- Compare cloud vs on-premises deployment
Describe controller on-premises deployment
Hosting platforms (Public and Private)Installing controllersScalability and redundancy
- Deploy controllers on-premises
- Configure controller redundancy
- Implement scalable controller architecture
Configure certificates and device lists
Certificate managementDevice authorization
- Manage SD-WAN certificates
- Configure device authorization
- Troubleshoot certificate issues
Troubleshoot control plane connectivity
Control connection troubleshooting
- Identify control plane issues
- Use troubleshooting tools effectively
- Resolve connectivity problems
3
Router Deployment
20%
Describe WAN Edge deployment
On-boarding (ZTP and Bootstrap)Data center and regional hub deployments
- Deploy WAN Edge routers
- Design hub deployments
- Implement onboarding procedures
Configure Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN data plane
Circuit termination and TLOC-extensionDynamic tunnelsUnderlay-overlay connectivity
- Configure data plane connectivity
- Implement TLOC configurations
- Optimize tunnel establishment
Configure OMP
OMP configuration
- Configure OMP parameters
- Control OMP route advertisement
- Optimize OMP behavior
Configure TLOCs
TLOC properties
- Master TLOC configuration
- Implement TLOC-based policies
- Troubleshoot TLOC issues
Configure CLI and SD-WAN Manager feature configuration templates
VRRPOSPFBGPEIGRP
- Configure routing protocols via templates
- Implement protocol redistribution
- Manage template deployment
Describe multicast support in Cisco SD-WAN
Multicast implementation
- Understand multicast in SD-WAN
- Design multicast solutions
- Configure multicast features
Describe configuration and policy groups, feature profiles, and workflows
Configuration groups and profiles
- Understand new configuration models
- Implement feature profiles
- Use configuration workflows
4
Policies
20%
Configure control policies
Control policy implementation
- Create control policies
- Implement topology restrictions
- Control route distribution
Configure data policies
Data policy implementation
- Configure data policies
- Implement traffic engineering
- Apply QoS markings
Configure end-to-end segmentation
VPN segmentation and membershipTopologies
- Implement network segmentation
- Design custom topologies
- Control inter-segment communication
Configure Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN application-aware routing including AI-driven Predictive Path Recommendation
Application-aware routing
- Configure SLA classes
- Implement app-aware routing policies
- Optimize application performance
- Understand AI-driven path recommendations
Configure Direct Internet Access
DIA configuration
- Configure direct Internet access
- Implement NAT policies
- Secure DIA deployments
5
Security and Quality of Service
15%
Configure service insertion
Service insertion and chaining
- Implement service insertion
- Configure service chains
- Redirect traffic to security services
Describe Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security features
Application-aware enterprise firewallIPSURL filteringAMPSSL and TLS proxyTrustSec
- Understand SD-WAN security features
- Design security architectures
- Select appropriate security services
Describe Cloud security integration
DNS securitySecure Internet Gateway (SIG)
- Integrate cloud security services
- Configure DNS security
- Implement SIG connectivity
Configure QoS treatment on WAN Edge routers
SchedulingQueuingShapingPolicingMarkingPer-tunnel and adaptive QoS
- Configure comprehensive QoS policies
- Implement traffic shaping and policing
- Design QoS architectures
Describe Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE)
TCP optimizationData Redundancy elimination (DRE)Packet duplicationForward error correction (FEC)AppNavNextgen firewall (NGFW)
- Understand AppQoE features
- Select optimization techniques
- Configure application acceleration
6
Management and Operations
10%
Describe authentication, monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting from SD-WAN Manager
SD-WAN Manager operations
- Navigate SD-WAN Manager interface
- Use monitoring tools effectively
- Generate operational reports
Configure authentication, monitoring, and reporting
Configuration tasks
- Configure authentication systems
- Set up monitoring alerts
- Create custom reports
Describe REST API monitoring
REST API usage
- Understand REST API capabilities
- Use API for monitoring
- Automate operations via API
Describe software image management from SD-WAN Manager
Software management
- Manage software images
- Plan and execute upgrades
- Handle rollback scenarios
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-07-01
- Announcement date: 2025-07-01
Updates
- SD-WAN Manager (vManage) 20.12.x GUI changes and new terminology • Release date: 2024-12-01
- Multi-Region Fabric 20.9+ New hierarchical design patterns • Release date: 2024-09-01
- AppQoE Enhanced in 20.10+ New optimization features added • Release date: 2024-10-01
Who should take this exam?
- CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
- Understanding of WAN technologies and routing protocols
- Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts
- Basic understanding of security concepts
- Experience with Cisco IOS and IOS-XE