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2.0 Controller Deployment

2.1 Describe controller cloud deployment

Cisco Cloud (most common)

  • Cisco builds all SD-WAN components

Private Cloud

  • Use when there is a regulatory/business compliance reason
  • AWS, Azure supported
  • Most have appropriate ports open for control plane connectivity, 1:1 static NAT for vBond

2.2 Describe controller on-premises deployment

  • Can be deployed in a traditional on-prem data center
  • Specific CPU, memory, storage, network requirements

2.2.a Hosting platform (KVM and Hypervisor)

2.2.b Installing controllers

2.2.c Scalability and redundancy

2.3 Configure certificates and device lists

2.4 Troubleshoot control plane connectivity between controllers