Before going deep into how to configure Cisco ACI (Network Centric Mode), let’s understand what Cisco ACI is. Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is Cisco’s Software Defined Networking Solution for the Data Center. It let’s the application requirements define the network. At a high level, it comprises of: 1. An APIC cluster (Application Policy Infrastructure […]
What is VxRAIL? Before discussing the errors when installing VxRAIL, Let’s talk about VxRAIL itself. VxRAIL is an HCI (Hyper converged infrastructure) appliance optimised for the Vmware hypervisor. At it’s heard – it’s powered by Vmware VSAN. Think of it as a Dell PowerEdge server + VSAN + customised installation and maintenance scripts. It comes […]
What is Intent-based Networking and why should you care? Intent-based networking is the hot new concept being discussed in the Networking Industry right now. Intent-based networking also known as Intent Based Networking uses machine learning and advanced orchestration which in result, reduces the complexity of maintaining and managing network policies. However, managing computer networks has […]
Introduction – Software Defined WAN This article first articulates the top two Software Defined WAN offerings as per Gartner (Cisco’s Viptela, and Vmware NSX SD-WAN VeloCloud), and then double clicks on the top considerations when choosing an Software Defined WAN solution for your enterprise. Why SD-WAN? Traditional WANs have been hardware centric. You’ll need your […]
Building a response to an RFP can be very tedious depending on the complexity and scale of the RFP. A lot of organizations struggle when submitting a proposal to the RFP. Missing out on documenting critical information and you could end up getting disqualified. Bidding in an RFP can be a very lucrative business but […]
In the last part of this series on configuring Cisco ACI, we brought up the physical domain and created basic logical constructs such as VLANs, tenants, bridge domains, etc. In this part, we’ll go deeper and create policies (global, Attachable Access Entity profiles, interface policies, link level policies, CDP interface policies, etc). We’ll also look […]
Zero to Hero with Cisco WSA Let’s talk about why Cisco WSA. Think of a day when you are working in your organization and mistakenly you download some malware from Internet which corrupts your important data? How bad that would be? NOT ENOUGH ?? Okay, Let’s say you are a Manager in an IT Organization […]
Introduction What is Wifi 6? We all know that Wifi 6 is coming! Even though IEEE has not yet ratified the 802.11ax standard (target Q3 of 2019), many network vendors such as Cisco, Asus, AeroHive, Netgear etc have come up with product lines supporting this new standard. If fact, just yesterday, Cisco announced new access […]
Cisco IX5200 Installation in Honourable New Delhi High Court Zindagi Technologies experts have deployed the Cisco IX5200 / IX5000 series Telepresence unit in the honourable Delhi High Court. This high fidelity, rich media teleconferencing system provides immersive telepresence experience to it’s participants. Cisco IX5200, along with CUCM (Cisco Unified Communications Manager), Cisco Meeting Server (for […]
What is Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager)? Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) is a next generation network manager ova solution for data center. It provides high level of visibilities and control through web based console to manage Cisco Nexus switches, MDS and Cisco UCS. Cisco DCNM provides LAN fabric automation for all cisco […]
