Deployment and Management Guide for Cisco IoT FND on OVA with Postgres and InfluxDB, Release 5.x.x and Later

Cisco IoT FND OVA deployments

Updated: February 4, 2026

Overview

Cisco IoT FND OVA deployments simplify installation, enhance scalability, and provide robust data handling and monitoring capabilities for Cisco IoT networks.

Cisco IoT FND is a management platform designed to facilitate the deployment, monitoring, and management of Cisco IoT networks. Deploying Cisco IoT FND on OVA with Postgres and Influx DB offers several advantages:

easy deployment: Using an OVA simplifies the Cisco IoT FND installation process with pre-configured settings, reducing complexity and setup time.
scalability: OVA-based deployments make Cisco IoT FND more scalable and capable of supporting more Cisco IoT devices.
data handling and monitoring: Postgres ensures reliable storage and retrieval of structured data, while Influx DB enables efficient processing and analysis of real-time time-series data streams.

Virtualization Platforms and Installation Overview

Virtualization platforms allow you to create and manage VMs on a physical hardware system, enabling multiple operating systems to run simultaneously by abstracting hardware resources. Examples include VMware vSphere, VMware Workstation, Oracle VirtualBox, and Microsoft Hyper-v.

Table 1. Comparison of OVA and Bare Metal Deployments
Aspect	Cisco IoT FND Bare Metal Deployment (Custom Office Building)	Cisco IoT FND OVA Deployment (Serviced Office Space)
Setup	Constructing a custom office building from the ground up.	Moving into a pre-furnished serviced office space.
Customization and Control	Complete control over design, layout, and infrastructure.	Limited customization; pre-configured and ready to use.
Resource Investment	Significant upfront investment in time and resources.	Lower initial costs with minimal setup required.
Performance and Optimization	Can be finely tuned for optimal performance.	Offers decent performance, with flexibility for scaling.
Ease and Speed	Requires extensive planning and time to set up.	Rapid installation and deployment.
Scalability and Flexibility	Adjustments require more effort and time.	Easily scalable and flexible to adjust resources.
Cost Efficiency	Higher costs due to custom setup and maintenance.	Cost-effective with reduced need for hardware investment.

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