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    2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 1

    Validated NetworkArchitectures for

    MidsizeOrganizations

    Cisco TechWiseTV

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    2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 2

    Cisco TechWiseTV

    Chris Kozup

    Senior Manager,

    Mobility Solutions,Cisco

    Graham Gudgin

    Distinguished

    CommunicationsArchitect,Worldwide Sales,

    Cisco

    Ben ThomasCommunications

    Architect,

    Worldwide Sales,Cisco

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    2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 3

    Agenda

    Building a Network for 1001000 UsersAn Architectural Approach

    Architecting a More Resilient Network

    A Look Inside: Wireless Implementation

    Deep Dive: Ratification of 802.11n IT Checklist

    Smart Business Architecture for Midsize Networks

    Simplified Network Management:A Partner Perspective SolarWinds

    Case Study: Bryant University

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    Optimized, Simplified, Low TCO

    Architectures Transform the Network

    Backup Local Storage

    ApplicationServers

    Users

    Wireless

    Security

    Router

    OptimizedNetwork

    Modularand Scalable

    Low Cost Ease ofDeployment

    High TCO and Complex

    Current Network

    http://blog.makezine.com/see_thru_laptops2.jpg
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    Business Requirements

    Investment protection

    Minimize complexity

    Right size

    Pricing and value

    Delivering

    Ease of use

    Future-ready

    Lower operational costs

    Acceleration

    RoutingSwitching

    Security

    Cisco SmartBusiness

    Architecture forMidsize Networks

    Mobility

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    An Architectural ApproachDelivering a Complete Network System

    Voiceand

    Video

    Security,Guest Access,

    WAN Optimization

    Routing, Switching,Wireless, and Internet

    Architectural Components

    UserServices

    NetworkServices

    NetworkFoundation

    SystematicApproach

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    Preconfiguration and System Validation

    Best of Breed

    Products

    Products Working

    Together

    Architectural

    Design

    Comprehensive

    Solution

    Systematic

    Approach

    Around an

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    A Look Inside:

    Architecting a MoreResilient Network

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    Traditional Core vs. Resilient Core

    All Uplinks inEtherChannels

    Core Is 3750sin a Stack orFully HA4507RE

    Same VLANsfor Access

    Closets

    Looped Layer 2

    Topology

    Dual Core forRedundancy

    Access andServer

    SwitchesConnect toBoth CoreSwitches

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    Core

    Stacked or single HA coreswitch design reducedconfiguration by > 80%

    No first hop routing protocolrequired (HSRP, VRRP, etc.)

    All links in the network are activeand passing traffic

    No layer 2 loops means noSpanning Tree Protocol (STP) to

    tune or troubleshoot Uplink or core switch failure

    recovery is very fast, < 1 secondwith no tuning

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    Access and Server Room

    Same VLAN for wired data,wireless data, wired voice, andwireless voice in each closet

    Simplified IP configuration

    All access switch configurationsidentical except for managementaddress

    Access ports have a single template

    Uplinks all member of EtherChannel

    Double bandwidth of traditionaldesign from access to core, bothuplinks are active

    Easily scale bandwidth by addinglinks to the EtherChannel

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    A Look Inside:

    WirelessImplementation

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    Deep Dive: Wireless

    Centralized wireless deployment

    Single config for all clients

    Local access at the branch

    Simple guest access secured form the company network

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    Deep Dive:Ratification of802.11n ITChecklist

    Beth Dannemiller, Mobility Solutions Marketing Manager

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    802.11n is Ratified

    September 11, 2009final ratification

    Wi-Fi Alliance

    Over 800 Draft 2.0products certified

    Grandfatheringexisting products

    Broad market

    adoptionEducation, healthcare,retail

    Source: DellOro Group, Q1CY09

    2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

    $0.00

    $0.50

    $1.00

    $1.50

    $2.00

    $2.50

    $3.00

    Worldwide EnterpriseAP Revenues

    Billions($B)

    802.11b 802.11g 802.11a/g 802.11n

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    Drivers for 802.11n

    WirelessRefresh andExpansion

    BandwidthIntensive and

    Real-TimeApplications

    Flexibilityand CostEfficiency

    Save time andmoney by avoidinglabor intensive

    moves, adds, andchanges

    Save on facilitiescost by creatingcollaborative

    workspaces

    11n providesinvestmentprotection for

    refresh and newinstallations

    34 year laptoprefresh cycle

    Collaborativeapplications like voiceand video require

    robust performance

    Synchronous appsrequire reliablecoverage and lowlatency

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    802.11n Ratification Checklist

    Dont Worry802.11n Draft 2.0 Products AreCompliant

    Prepare Your Switching InfrastructureGig, PoE

    Phased Deployments Are OK802.11n Coexistswith 802.11a/b/g

    Develop a 5 GHz StrategyBandSelect and DFS

    for Scale and Deploy with 40 MHz Channels

    Extend 11n Advantages to 802.11a/g ClientsClientLink

    Develop a Comprehensive Migration Strategy

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    802.11n Ratification Checklist

    Migrate Devices to 802.11n, as Appropriate

    Automate RF Management with Tools

    Turn on High Throughput Data RatesReach Full 802.11n

    Disable Legacy Data RatesAvoid 802.11bif Possible

    Enable AES EncryptionRequired for 802.11n

    Develop a Comprehensive Migration Strategy

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    Solution Overview:Smart BusinessArchitecture forMidsize Networks

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    Smart Business ArchitectureOverview and Roadmap

    Routing andSwitching

    WANOptimization

    Wireless Security

    UnifiedCommunications

    WebEx

    Baseline

    NetworkManagement

    Data Center

    Virtualization

    CollaborationTechnology Partners

    ComprehensiveSolution

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    Cisco Smart Business Architecture forMidsize Networks Benefits

    Reliable, secure network

    Tested and validated by Cisco

    Supported by the partner and Cisco

    Modular foundation for the futureCollaboration, mobility, video,virtualization-ready

    Deploy in stages

    Lower total cost of ownership

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    Peace of Mind for Your Business

    Partner-Supported, Best-in-ClassNetworking Solutions That Growwith Customer Needs WithoutGrowing in Complexity

    Solutions Built with Productsfrom Different VendorsUnnecessarily IncreaseComplexity, Costs, and Risk

    Cisco Smart BusinessArchitecture for MidsizeNetworks

    Mixed-Vendor Solutions

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    Design Guide1215 Pages

    Deployment Guide50 Pages

    ConfigurationReference

    50 Pages

    At-a-Glance

    Network ManagementIntegration Guides

    UC Acceleration Guide30 Pages

    Data Center and CollaborationDeployment Guides

    Future

    Smart Business Architecture forMidsize Networks Getting Started

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    Network Management Simplified

    Providing customers with:

    Tested, easy-to-use networkmanagement solutions

    Network value and reliabilityfrom day zero

    A familiar platform from oneof several industry leaders

    Comprehensivemanagement, including:

    Configuration management

    Network health monitoring

    Audits and assessments

    Partner network health visibility

    Best-in-Class Network Management Partners

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    SolarWinds Network ManagementFor Ciscos Smart Business Architecture for Midsize

    Networks

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    SolarWinds Network Management Steps

    Assessment

    Deployment

    Monitoring

    Optimization

    Discover initial networkreadiness for SBA

    Accelerate deployment& baseline configuration

    Setup monitoring &alerting to ensurenetwork performance

    Fine tune network &begin planning foradditional SBA modules

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    Product Overview

    SolarWinds OrionSimple, Affordable, Powerful Network Management

    Network ConfigurationManager (NCM)

    - Network Inventory- Configuration backup & changemanagement

    - Configuration Alerting

    Network PerformanceMonitor (NPM)

    - Monitor and analyze networkperformance

    - Use Top 10 views to simplify

    issue investigation- Setup Advanced Alerting forcorrelated events

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    Assessment & Deployment

    Configuration Management

    download configurations, execute scripts, upload configurations

    Manage Baseline Configurations

    Configuration Comparison

    Policy Compliance Reporting

    Inventory Management

    Assessment

    Deployment

    Monitoring

    Optimization

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    Monitoring

    Baseline and Monitor Network

    Baseline Reporting

    Daily Dashboards

    Alerting and Issue Notification

    Assessment

    Deployment

    Monitoring

    Optimization

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    Optimization

    Wireless Management

    NetFlow Traffic Analysis

    IP SLA QoS and Performance Management

    Application Performance Management

    Assessment

    Deployment

    Monitoring

    Optimization

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    Cast Study:Bryant University

    Beth Dannemiller, Mobility Solutions Marketing Manager, Cisco

    Rich Siedzik, Director of Computer and Telecommunications Services,Bryant University

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    Smart Business Architecture:Your Cisco Business Partner Can Help

    Network Assessment Design Assistance

    Deployment andImplementation Services

    Business Justification

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    Summary

    Your network is the single mostimportant IT investment thatyou make

    Cisco networks can help you

    accelerate past your competition,accelerating employee productivityand customer satisfaction

    Cisco Smart Business Architecturefor Midsize Networks offers you a

    roadmap to success

    For more information, visit:

    www.cisco.com/go/smartarchitecture

    http://www.cisco.com/go/smartarchitecturehttp://www.cisco.com/go/smartarchitecture
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