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Hybrid WAN vs SD WAN

I was trying to understand the difference between the Hybrid WAN & SD WAN technologies.
Gone through details available in the Internet but not able to understand the key difference between these technologies.

Can any one explain in simple terms the key difference between these 2 technologies ?
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Configuration of device can be completely the same (it is not configuration difference), however by using SD-WAN configuration changes for administrator can be performed without accessing to device directly. With SD WAN you can configure device in software and software will apply configuration changes (can be template etc) instead of accessing to device and then apply configuration changes.
Turning your hybrid WAN into a software -defined WAN (SD-WAN) is a step up from just a hybrid WAN.
Basically an SD-WAN means the path selection and configuration are controlled by policies. This approach has several benefits. It allows you to move to a “no-touch branch office” so you can bring up and reconfigure the branch office more easily and quickly. It also allows you to have a rich set of policies driving path selection.  
Your Guide to Understanding and Choosing a Hybrid WAN and SD-WAN Solution
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