KBITS CISCO Consulting

KBITS.LIVE, the world's leading online platform for Network Engineers to train on CISCO Technologies, also provides specialised tailor-made consulting for companies to design and implement complex Network topologies using CISCO technologies. Our consulitng services focus on designing and implementing complex networks such as the rollout of ACI, SD-WAN and ISE in a Datacenter. We have provided our consulting service to some of the leading corporations and entities of the world such as Boeing, Verizon, HBO, NASA, CISCO, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, US Government etc. Please click the button below to contact us and gain more information.

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CASE STUDY - SDN ENABLED TOPOLOGY DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Network was designed for a company transitioning from a traditional network infrastructure to an SDN-enabled network
Strong emphasis on high availability for the Data Center and Campus Network
Data Center was ACI enabled

Network Appliances, including ISE, DNAC Cluster, APIC Cluster, and WLCs
System Servers, such as DHCP Servers, DNS Servers, and Active Directory Servers
Application and Database Servers exclusively used for internal purposes
Publicly Available Servers, including the Public DNS Server, the Public Company Web Server, and the SMTP Server

Data Center's security was maintained through the use of Perimeter Firewalls for Public/Internet Traffic and a Data Center Firewall for Campus/WAN Traffic

These firewalls served as L3OUT peers for DC Leaf Switches

Network was designed for a company transitioning from a traditional network infrastructure to an SDN-enabled network
SDA Fabric was designed with multi-layered redundancy, which was present at both the Border and Fusion Router levels
Strong emphasis on high availability for the Data Center and Campus Network
SDA Fabric encompassed Wired and Wireless Endpoints, with the wireless network utilizing Fabric-Enabled Wireless
Branch offices were connected to the Campus/Data Center by implementing a SD-WAN architecture
SD-WAN Controllers were installed in the cloud, while the SD-WAN underlay transport consisted of three separate Internet Links from three different ISPs, as well as an MPLS link
Centralized policies were employed to optimize traffic flow across multiple transport channels

Our Consulting Approach

Our methodology is designed to evaluate your existing network architecture, understand your requirements, and provide a comprehensive design and implementation plan. The methodology consists of the following phases:

Phase 1: Planning & Preparation

This phase involves exchanging initial information, planning, and preparing for the project. During this phase, we establish the engagement team, confirm test dates and times, outline the escalation path, and make other necessary arrangements. We also discuss the execution plan, approach, and methodology, and engage with the IT and management teams to identify specific requirements.

Phase 2: Assessment

During this phase, we analyze the current network by gathering information about its L2 and L3 layout. We collaborate with your IT department to understand application traffic flow and access based on the existing infrastructure.

Phase 3: Designing the Network Infrastructure (HLD)

Based on the requirements specified in Phase 1 and findings from Phase 2, in this phase we create a High-Level Design (HLD) document. This document outlines the technologies and methodology used for the project and is presented to the management and IT teams. We conduct meetings to discuss the HLD, and upon approval, proceed to the next phase.

Phase 4: Design & Implementation Plan Review & Approval (LLD)

Following the HLD approval, wedevelop a Low-Level Design (LLD) document detailing the actual deployment steps. The LLD typically includes:

New proposed L2 & L3 Network Topology Diagrams
Best practice configuration templates
Detailed Implementation Plan
The LLD is presented to the management and IT teams for review and approval. Once approved, we proceed to the implementation phase.

Phase 5: Implementation & Handover

In this phase, we implement the project based on the approved LLD. After thorough testing, we work with the IT and Management Teams for project completion acceptance . A Project Implementation Report, including updated L2 and L3 Network Diagrams, is prepared, followed by the project handover.

Phase 6: Knowledge Transfer Training Sessions

During this phase, we conduct a hands-on workshop that includes both theory and lab work for the IT team on the upgraded network. Additionally, we conduct Knowledge Transfer Training on any new technologies implemented during the project.

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