Overview
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the LAN automation workflow within Cisco Catalyst Center, covering the entire lifecycle from initial site planning and network design to deployment and device management.
LAN automation
This section provides a high-level overview of the LAN automation workflow and its key benefits in streamlining network provisioning and reducing manual configuration tasks.
Planning LAN Automation
LAN automation planning is the first step in successfully building the underlay network. This section explains the aspects you must consider to ensure that the Cisco LAN automation support matrix aligns with the targeted underlay network environment.
Network Design and Device Discovery
This section describes how to design your network and create discovery profiles to identify and prepare devices for LAN automation.
Provisioning LAN Automation
This section outlines the essential prerequisites and configuration steps required to successfully provision LAN automation using Catalyst Center.
Manage a LAN-Automated Stack
This section describes how to extend and manage an existing LAN-automated stack by adding new or existing switches and configuring additional network links.
Troubleshoot LAN Automation
This section provides guidance for diagnosing and resolving common issues that may occur during LAN automation deployment and operation.
LAN Automation in Catalyst Center Release 2.3.5 and Later
This section describes advanced LAN automation features and capabilities available in Catalyst Center Release 2.3.5 and later, including provisioning workflows, device management, and interface linking.