Facilitates the onboarding of multiple devices to the network by utilizing a generic bootstrap configuration that omits device-specific details. This process simplifies deployment by allowing devices to connect to the controller before final template assignment.
A generic bootstrap configuration is a provisioning file that enables a Cisco IOS XE Catalyst SD-WAN device to connect to the Cisco SD-WAN Validator without requiring device-specific identifiers like the UUID.
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Includes the organization name and Cisco SD-WAN Validator IP address.
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Contains a Cisco SD-WAN Manager -signed certificate for device authentication.
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Enables a DHCP client on the WAN interface to acquire network connectivity.
Generic Bootstrap Configuration Details
The generic bootstrap configuration provides the essential settings required for a device to establish initial contact with the overlay network. Once the device connects, it appears as an unclaimed WAN edge device on Cisco SD-WAN Manager, where you can complete the onboarding process by attaching a device template.
The configuration includes the following components:
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Organization name
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WAN interface to be enabled on the Cisco IOS XE Catalyst SD-WAN device
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IP address of the Cisco SD-WAN Validator
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Cisco SD-WAN Manager -signed certificate for authenticating the device.