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The Cisco Networking Cloud vision focuses on simplified operations, secure networking and assuring flawless digital experiences. Cisco’s innovation in the campus and branch is guided by the following key principles:
- Digital resilience
- Common policy
- Assurance / AIOps
Cisco maintains a commitment to on-premises solutions while promoting a cloud-first automation approach. Cisco’s continued innovation in platform unification enhances network operations with AI-driven analytics and addresses design and deployment criteria, such as security, performance, scale, ease of configuration.
Cisco is also investing in the Cisco Validated program to support IT practitioners with technical documentation and community resources for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment models. Consult the table below to address your solution and operational needs.
| Title | Solution | Operating Model | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Cloud Campus LAN Design Guide (CVD) | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | Hybrid | Design guide for hybrid/cloud campus LAN, offering detailed design principles, best practices, and implementation steps for creating a cloud-managed hybrid campus network infrastructure. |
| Cloud Campus Fabric with BGP EVPN VXLAN CVD | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | Hybrid | Detailed guidelines and best practices for implementing a cloud-managed hybrid campus network using BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN technologies, detailing best practices and configuration guidelines. |
| IPv6 - Traditional Campus (Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco Firepower) Integration Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN | On-Prem | IPv6 deployment for traditional campus networks using a three-tier Cisco architecture, Cisco SD-WAN, and Cisco Firepower, to support IPv6-only clients while maintaining dual-stack infrastructure for IPv4 client transition. |
| Cisco Catalyst Center on ESXi (CVD) | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Provides guidelines and best practices with Cisco Catalyst Center on ESXi, which is a new form factor that supports the Catalyst Center application in a virtual environment. |
| Campus Software Image Management Using Cisco Catalyst Center Deployment Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Comprehensive instructions for deploying and managing software images within a Cisco campus network using Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center). |
| Cisco SD-Access Solution Design Guide (CVD) | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Detailed guidelines and best practices for designing and implementing SDA, focusing on simplifying network management and enhancing security through automation and segmentation. |
| Software-Defined Access Macro Segmentation Deployment Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Comprehensive instructions and best practices for implementing macro-segmentation within a Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) environment to effectively segment and manage network traffic, enhance security and performance in campus networks. |
| Cisco Software-Defined Access Design Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Comprehensive guidance on designing Software-Defined Access (SDA) solutions for campus networks, covering key concepts, architecture, best practices, and design considerations to help implement a scalable, secure, and efficient SDA environment. |
| Network Device Onboarding Using Cisco Catalyst Center Deployment Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to use Cisco Catalyst Center to automate Day-0 onboarding of a single switch at a branch or campus, utilizing built-in PnP functionality and an onboarding template to reduce cost and time. |
| Cisco Catalyst Center & ISE Management Infrastructure Deployment Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Detailed instructions and best practices for deploying and configuring the integration of Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). |
| Campus LAN and Wireless LAN Design Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Designing Campus LAN and Wireless LAN for high-density, medium-density, and small sites. Covers design fundamentals and best practices for each campus layer for wired networks and WLAN design fundamentals. |
| Wireless Automation with Cisco Catalyst Center (CVD) | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Outlines best practices and guidelines for deploying wireless automation with Cisco Catalyst Center, focusing on enhancing network efficiency and performance. |
| Cisco DNA Application Assurance Deployment Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to deploy Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA) Application Assurance in an enterprise network and how to monitor and troubleshoot application performance across the WAN using Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA) Application Assurance. |
| Software-Defined Access Medium and Large Site Fabric Provisioning Deployment Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to deploy medium and large fabric sites consisting of a multi-tier hierarchical network model with dedicated shared services block and physical WLCs. |
| Software-Defined Access Management Infrastructure Deployment Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Provides comprehensive instructions and best practices for deploying Software-Defined Access (SDA) infrastructure in campus networks. Covers various aspects (e.g. architecture, configuration, and implementation steps to create a scalable, secure, and efficient SDA environment) |
| Catalyst 9800 Non-Fabric FlexConnect Deployment using Cisco Catalyst Center (Design Guide) | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to deploy a wireless local area network within a branch network, using Catalyst 9800 Series WLAN controllers with access points in FlexConnect mode operation, using Cisco Catalyst Center. |
| Enabling Cisco DNA Assurance on Existing Network Deployment Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to leverage Cisco Catalyst Center to deploy Assurance in an existing brownfield network. Covers both network and clients assurance. |
| Catalyst 9800 Non-Fabric Deployment using Cisco Catalyst Center Deployment Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to deploy a wireless local area network within a campus network, using Catalyst 9800 Series WLAN controllers with access points in centralized (local mode) operation, using Cisco Catalyst Center |
| Software-Defined Access for Distributed Campus Deployment Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | How to deploy unified and consistent policies across a metro area Software-Defined Access (SDA) deployment with multiple independent fabric sites. Covers IP-based transits with fusion routers, SDA transits, and methods for providing Internet access. |
| Cisco Software-Defined Access Segmentation Design Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Explains the need for network segmentation to reduce the attack surface. Covers the history of segmentation and provides guidance on using macro-segmentation (VRFs/VNs) and micro-segmentation (SGTs), helping determine the best strategy for different scenarios. |
| Cisco Prime Infrastructure to Cisco Catalyst Center Migration Guide | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | On-Prem | Guidelines and best practices for migrating from Cisco Prime Infrastructure to Cisco Catalyst Center, focusing on planning, execution, and optimization to ensure a seamless transition. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Design Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Comprehensive design guide for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela), detailing architectural principles, best practices, and configuration guidelines for deploying an effective SD-WAN network. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Design Case Studies | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Introduction to multiple case studies on the implementation and benefits of Cisco's Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) solution, showcasing real-world applications and outcomes. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Small Branch Design Case Study | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on the deployment of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution in small branch offices, detailing the design considerations, implementation process, and resulting benefits. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Large Global WAN Design Case Study | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on the deployment of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN in a large global WAN, highlighting the design considerations, implementation process, and benefits achieved. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Security Sensitive Branch Design Case Study | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on the deployment of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution in a security-sensitive environment, highlighting considerations, implementation process, and benefits achieved. |
| Cisco Cloud First Case Study - 4Dachs Consulting | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on how 4Dachs Consulting successfully implemented Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution to support their cloud-first strategy, detailing challenges, deployment process, and benefits achieved (improved network performance, enhanced security, and greater operational efficiency). Covers SDCI and cloud-to-cloud connectivity. |
| Cisco Cloud First Case Study - 4Dachs2 Consulting | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on 4Dachs2 Consulting's successful implementation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution to enhance their cloud-first strategy, highlighting challenges, deployment, and benefits. Covers SDCI and site-to-cloud connectivity and Multi-region fabric (MRF) with SDCI as a backbone. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Remote Access Design Case Study | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Case study on implementation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution by SDRA, highlighting considerations, deployment process, and benefits achieved. |
| Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Auto Tunnels) | SD-WAN, SASE/SSE | On-Prem, Cloud | Comprehensive instructions for deploying Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) in conjunction with Zscaler. Includes detailed steps for integrating the two technologies to enhance network security and performance. Covers Zscaler automatic tunnels starting from 20.5/17.5 Manager/Edge software versions. |
| Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Guide (Manual Tunnels) | SD-WAN, SASE/SSE | On-Prem, Cloud | Provides configuration instructions for integrating Zscaler Internet Access with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) using GRE or IPsec tunnels. Includes examples for provisioning new services and shows configurations using vManage feature templates and CLI. Covers Zscaler manual tunnels in pre-20.3/17.3 Manager/Edge software versions. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components Certificates and Authorized Serial Number File Prescriptive Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Deployment guide for configuring certificates on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) controllers, detailing the steps, best practices, and considerations for secure implementation. |
| Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN: Administrator-Triggered Cluster Failover Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions and best practices for setting up and managing failover mechanisms within a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) environment. Includes steps for configuring the system, ensuring high availability, and troubleshooting potential issues related to cluster failover. |
| Extending the Cisco SD-WAN Fabric into Azure with Cisco Cloud onRamp for Multi-Cloud | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Guide for deploying Cisco's Cloud OnRamp for Multi-Cloud with Microsoft Azure, detailing configuration steps, best practices, and architectural considerations. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Cloud onRamp for IAAS using Azure Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions for deploying and integrating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) with Azure's cloud infrastructure, covering configuration steps, best practices, and troubleshooting tips to ensure seamless connectivity and optimized performance. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Cloud onRamp for Multicloud using Google Cloud Platform | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Guide for deploying Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) with GCP, detailing configuration steps, best practices, and architectural considerations. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Extending Cisco SD-WAN into AWS with Cisco Cloud onRamp for IaaS and TGW Interconnection | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions for deploying and integrating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) with AWS cloud infrastructure. Includes configuration steps, best practices, and troubleshooting tips to ensure efficient connectivity and optimized performance. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Security Policy Design Guide for Cisco IOS-XE SD-WAN Devices | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Design components, considerations, and best practices of the security features for IOS-XE SD-WAN WAN Edge devices. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Enabling Firewall and IPS for Compliance (Deployment Guide) | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions for configuring and managing firewall policies within a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) environment to ensure compliance with security standards. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Secure Guest Access for Cisco IOS-XE SD-WAN Devices Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Addresses design and deployment of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) security policies for secure guest access on remote sites using IOS-XE SD-WAN WAN Edge platforms, featuring Enterprise Firewall with Application Awareness and URL Filtering (URLF). |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Secure Direct Cloud Access for Cisco IOS-XE SD-WAN Device Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions for configuring secure direct access to cloud applications from branch locations using Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela). |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Enabling Direct Internet Access Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Covers design and deployment of Direct Internet Access on vEdge and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) platforms. Includes design considerations, configuration, and troubleshooting steps for features like NAT DIA route and Centralized Data Policy to establish local internet exits on branch WAN Edge devices. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Application-Aware Routing Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Design and deployment instructions for Application-Aware Routing on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela). Focuses on SLA-based routing to optimize performance for business-critical applications, detailing step-by-step procedures to define network requirements and dynamically influence traffic paths based on path quality measurements. |
| Cisco SD-WAN: WAN Edge Onboarding Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Design and deployment instructions for onboarding Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) WAN Edge devices into an enterprise SD-WAN infrastructure. Covers various onboarding options (manual, bootstrap, and automated processes) |
| Cisco SD-WAN: End-to-End Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | How to deploy the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) solution from end to end (configure and deploy feature and device templates, onboard WAN Edge devices, and configure localized and centralized policies, QoS, and application-aware routing) |
| Cisco SD-WAN: Cloud onramp for SaaS Deployment Guide | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Detailed instructions and best practices for deploying Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) Cloud onRamp for SaaS. Covers architecture, configuration steps, and optimization techniques to enhance the performance and reliability of SaaS applications over the SD-WAN network. |
| SD-WAN for Utility Distributed Automation | SD-WAN | On-Prem, Cloud | Outlines Cisco's Multi-Domain Architecture for utilities, detailing design principles, best practices, and solutions for integrating IT and OT networks to enhance operational efficiency and security in the utilities sector. |
| IPv6 - Software Defined Network (Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN, and Firepower) Integration Guide | Fabric LAN, LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN | On-Prem | Guidelines and best practices for implementing IPv6-only clients in enterprise network environments, focusing on design, deployment, and integration to ensure a smooth transition. |
| Cisco Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) Architecture Guide | SASE/SSE | On-Prem, Cloud | Overview of Cisco's SASE and SSE architectures, detailing components, benefits, and implementation strategies for enhancing enterprise security and network performance. |
| Infrastructure as a Service (CVD) | Traditional LAN, LAN/WLAN | Cloud | Guidelines and best practices for deploying Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, and Catalyst Wireless Controller in virtual form factor in AWS private cloud |
| Cisco SASE with Cisco Secure Connect Design Guide | SASE/SSE | Cloud | Guide for implementing Cisco's SASE with Secure Connect, detailing strategies, best practices, and architectural components to enhance network security and performance. |
| Cisco Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) with Meraki SD-WAN Design Guide | SASE/SSE | Cloud | Design guide for implementing SASE with Cisco Meraki, detailing best practices, configuration steps, and architectural considerations. |
| Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) With Viptela SD-WAN Design Guide | SASE/SSE | On-Prem, Cloud | Design guide for implementing SASE with Cisco Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela), detailing best practices, configuration steps, and architectural considerations. |
| Cisco Umbrella Design Guide | SASE/SSE | On-Prem, Cloud | Design guide for deploying Cisco Umbrella, detailing best practices, configuration steps, and architectural considerations for enhancing network security. |
| Zero Trust Frameworks Architecture Guide | Zero Trust | On-Prem, Cloud | Outlines Cisco's Zero Trust frameworks, detailing the principles, components, and implementation strategies for enhancing enterprise security through a Zero Trust approach. |
| Cisco Zero Trust: User and Device Security Design Guide | Zero Trust | Cloud | Guide for implementing Cisco's Zero Trust security model for users and devices, detailing strategies, best practices, and architectural components to enhance security. |
| Cisco Zero Trust: Network and Cloud Security Design Guide | Zero Trust | On-Prem, Cloud | Guide for implementing Cisco's Zero Trust security model for network and cloud environments, detailing strategies, best practices, and architectural components to enhance security. |
| Cisco Zero Trust Architecture Guide | Zero Trust | On-Prem, Cloud | Overview of Cisco's Zero Trust architecture, detailing its principles, components, and implementation strategies to enhance enterprise security. |
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