Articles by tag "cEdge"

1. Cisco & Viptela SD-WAN in 2025: Architecture, Automation, Hardware Choices, and a Practical Decision Guide
   Selene Gong

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   As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, phase out MPLS, and modernize security, SD-WAN is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic shift. But Cisco’s ecosystem in 2025 is complex: - Is Viptela still relevant?- Should we standardize on vEdge or IOS-XE (cEdge)?- Which hardware ...
2. How to Build a Cost-Effective Cisco SD-WAN Lab: A Practical Guide
   Selene Gong

   32
   Mastering Cisco SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) is a rite of passage for modern network engineers, but the resource-heavy control plane—vManage, vSmart, and vBond—presents a significant barrier to entry. Building a cost-effective lab requires a strategic approach to virtualization and a deep ...