Overview
About the Cisco IWAN Application
The Cisco Intelligent WAN application (IWAN app) runs on the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM).
Cisco IWAN extends Software Defined Networking (SDN) to branch sites, with an application-centric approach based on business policies and application rules. This provides IT with tools for centralized management and distributed enforcement across the network.
Cisco IWAN automates deployments with an intuitive browser-based user interface. A new router can be provisioned faster, without requiring the use of router CLI commands.
Business priorities are translated into network policies based on Cisco best practices and validated designs. Cisco IWAN reduces the time required for configuring advanced network services such as DMVPN, PKI, AVC, QoS, and PfR through the use of automation and simple, predefined workflows.
The application-centric approach offers the following benefits:
- Reduced operational costs—Cisco IWAN helps IT deliver an unparalleled user experience over any connection, while lowering operational costs.
- Simplified IT operations—Cisco IWAN uses a software-based controller model, automating and centralizing management tasks to ensure faster, more successful deployments.
- Reduced network complexity—Cisco IWAN leverages Cisco APIC-EM to abstract network devices into one system, eliminating network complexity and providing centralized provisioning of the infrastructure to speed up application and service rollouts.
Workflow for Accessing the Cisco IWAN Application
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Log into Cisco APIC-EM to access the Cisco IWAN application. |
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Accessing the Cisco IWAN Application
Access the Cisco IWAN application from the Cisco APIC-EM GUI.
Step 1
Using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, enter the IP address or the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for Cisco APIC-EM.
Step 2 Enter a username and password, and then click Log In.
Step 3 (When logging in for the first time) Review and confirm the Telemetry Disclosure, and then click Confirm. The Cisco APIC-EM GUI appears.
Step 4 From the Cisco APIC-EM GUI left navigation pane, click IWAN. The Cisco IWAN application home page opens. See Cisco IWAN Application Home Page.
Cisco IWAN Application Home Page
For first-time users, the Cisco IWAN application home page provides a wizard-based configuration method to simplify the workflow. The easy-to-follow steps of the automated wizard guide you through the setup and configuration process.
Figure 2-1 Cisco IWAN App Home Page—New System Initial Login
After you have configured and provisioned Cisco IWAN, the home page provides more information. For example, it displays hub and branch provisioning status, device status, and application status as shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-2 Cisco IWAN App Home Page—After Provisioning
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Add and provision branch sites and view site status information. |
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Categorize and define application policies based on the application bandwidth. |
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