Cisco Validated Designs - Design Zone
Design, deploy, and extend with documented best practices from Cisco.
Your blueprint for successful systems design
Cisco Validated Designs are tested and documented approaches to help you design, deploy, and extend new technologies successfully.
These guides document building possible network configurations, how to ensure new solutions fit into existing systems, and offer best practices for successful deployments.
Faster deployments
From system designs to configuration instructions, CVDs make it easy for you to quickly implement your solutions.
Less risk
Feel confident that products will work together for success—CVDs are based on common use cases and engineering system priorities.
Predictability
Due to extensive testing, CVDs help you set performance expectations and ensure faster, more reliable deployments.
Featured design guides
Campus LAN
Create a reliable and versatile network, whether your campus is a small remote site or a high-density enterprise. Find a platform and design that fits your needs, and easily deploy with expert guidance.
Digital Network Architecture
An open, software-driven approach to networking can ensure your network is ready to meet future demands. Build an enterprise infrastructure foundation that supports Cisco Networking’s suite of benefits.
Security
Implement best practices to simplify your security strategy and deployment. For guidance from zero trust to remote work, the Cisco Design Zone for security takes you step-by-step to robust network protection.