Overview

Introduces Cisco ISE network architecture, deployment models, and provides guidelines for setting up and configuring Cisco ISE deployments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.

Cisco ISE network architecture

Explains the network architecture of Cisco ISE, covering its core components such as nodes and persona types.

Cisco ISE deployment terminology

Defines the key terms used in a Cisco ISE deployment to help you understand the architecture and deployment options.

Node types and personas in distributed deployments

Introduces different node types and personas in a distributed deployment of Cisco ISE.

Cisco ISE deployment models

Introduces common deployment options such as standalone and distributed deployments, and explains when to use each approach.

Small network deployments

Describes small network deployments in Cisco ISE that use a minimal Cisco ISE footprint. This provides centralized policy management and access control with lower complexity, making them suitable for smaller sites with limited users, devices, and authentication load.

Medium-sized network deployments

Explains medium-sized network deployments in Cisco ISE and how it uses multiple nodes to separate core personas.

Large network deployments

Explains that large Cisco ISE deployments are designed for enterprise-scale networks that require high availability, strong performance, and room to grow across multiple sites or data centers.

Network device configuration for Cisco ISE

Describes the switch and wireless LAN controller configurations required to support Cisco ISE.