Why Cisco Validated
Faster deployments
From system designs to configuration instructions, Cisco Validated guides make it easy for you to quickly implement your solutions.
Reduced risk
Cisco Validated guides help ensure products work together by design, based on common use cases and engineering system priorities.
Predictability
Backed by extensive testing, Cisco Validated guides help you set performance expectations and help ensure faster, more reliable deployments.
Browse validated designs
Cisco's expert-designed solutions, proven architectures, and best practices simplify your IT and security operations.
Wired and wireless LAN
Cisco Software-Defined Access Design Guide
Automate wired and wireless campus with intent-based design for simplified deployment, security, and performance.
Wired and wireless LAN
Campus LAN and WLAN Design Guide
Design a reliable, secure, and high-performance wired and wireless campus network using best practices.
SD-WAN
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Design Guide
Design a flexible, secure, and high-performing WAN with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutions.
Cloud
Zero Trust Access from Cisco – at a glance
Deliver seamless, secure access to applications and data across a hybrid, multi-device world with Cisco’s zero trust approach to secure access.
Data center networking
Application-centric infrastructure design guide
Take control of your data center. Automate tasks and secure apps with our expert ACI design guide.
AI-ready infrastructure
Cisco Data Center Networking blueprint for AI/ML applications
Fuel your AI and ML apps. Build a high-speed network that handles your heaviest workloads.
Wired and wireless LAN
Cisco Software-Defined Access Design Guide
Automate wired and wireless campus with intent-based design for simplified deployment, security, and performance.
SD-WAN solutions
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Design Guide
Design a flexible, secure, and high-performing WAN with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutions.
Wired and wireless LAN
Campus LAN and WLAN Design Guide
Design a reliable, secure, and high-performance wired and wireless campus network using best practices.
SASE/SSE architectures
Cisco SASE at a glance
Converge networking and security in the cloud for simplified, consistent, and powerful protection.
Cloud Networking
Zero-trust architecture guide
Verify every access request. Protect your data and resources with granular control and enhanced security.
SD-WAN
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN control components certificates
Manage certificates for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN components, helping to ensure trusted and robust network operations.
Collaboration preferred architectures
Cisco Collaboration Sizing Guide
Plan your resources perfectly so your team can work together without any delays.
Collaboration preferred architectures
On-premises collaboration design
Build a secure, local foundation to keep your people connected, with confidence.
Collaboration solutions design guidance
Preferred Architecture for Cisco Webex Hybrid Services, CVD
Bring the best of the cloud to your office for a seamless way to work from anywhere.
Collaboration solutions design guidance
Preferred Architecture for Webex Video Mesh, CVD
Get high-quality video and save bandwidth with a smarter way to connect your meetings.
Collaboration solutions design guidance
Preferred Architecture for Webex Bandwidth Management
Keep your network running smoothly so every call and video stays crystal clear.
Hybrid work
Effective design for a one- and two-person quiet room
Take a video call, spend time on focused work, or collaborate. One- and two-person rooms are also perfect for times when you need extra screen space.
Data center networking
Application-centric infrastructure (ACI)
Design flexible, scalable infrastructure focused on application performance and agility.
Data center networking
VXLAN BGP EVPN design and implementation
Implement advanced overlay networks for data centers with VXLAN BGP EVPN.
AI-ready infrastructure
Blueprint for AI/ML applications
Build robust infrastructure optimized for artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads.
FlexPod
FlexPod Datacenter with Cisco UCS X-Series for SAP Hana TDI design guide
Incorporate the Cisco X-Series modular platform into the FlexPod Datacenter for SAP HANA Tailored Datacenter Integration (TDI) implementations.
AI-ready infrastructure
Validated design for AI/ML applications in the data center
Build a non-blocking, low latency, lossless Ethernet network for AI/ML workloads with a validated blueprin.
Data center networking
Cisco IP Fabric for Media guide
Optimize network performance and management with intelligent IP fabric for media solutions.
Routed optical networking
Cisco Routed Optical Networking Solution Guide, Release 4.0
Optimize your network performance with advanced optical routing solutions designed for service providers.
Routed optical networking
Routed Optical Networking white paper
Gain insights into cutting-edge optical networking strategies and best practices for your infrastructure.
Agile services networking
Cisco Agile Metro Solution Guide
Build a flexible, high-performing metro network to meet evolving service demands and stay ahead.
5G network architecture
5G Automation Architecture white paper
Automate your 5G network architecture for enhanced efficiency and rapid service deployment.
Manufacturing
ISA/IEC-62443-3-3 compliance guide
Help ensure operational technology security with a cybersecurity framework to protect industrial automation and control systems.
Manufacturing
Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) validated design
Explore how CPwE can help you design and securely deploy an industrial network infrastructure.
Industrial security
Industrial Security Solution Overview
Protect critical infrastructure. Get a comprehensive view of Cisco's robust security solutions.
Oil and gas
Industrial Cybersecurity for Distributed Field Networks
Design a secure WAN infrastructure to protect field assets and build cyber-resilient industrial operations.
Utilities and renewables
Distribution Automation Design Guide, 3.1
Modernize utility grids. Automate power distribution for greater reliability and efficiency.
Rugged enterprise networks
Cisco rugged enterprise networking solution overview
Connect and secure remote sites, IoT, and operational technology across your enterprise.
Cisco Validated Profiles
Cisco Validated Profiles (CVP) detail topologies, hardware and software features, and use cases—all validated as complete systems for reliable deployment.
Large enterprises and government
Trusted solutions for validated profiles in large enterprises and government sectors help to ensure security and compliance.
Manufacturing
Improve business operations by digitizing production environments.
Healthcare
Robust network solutions for validated profiles in healthcare help to ensure secure and seamless connectivity.
University
Efficient network solutions for validated profiles in universities support secure and collaborative learning environments.
Cisco Validated case studies
Engineering alliances
Innovate with a simplified, validated ecosystem.
AI-ready data centers
Revolutionize your AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers with liquid and immersion cooling, slashing energy costs while boosting hardware reliability for high-density computing excellence.
Future-proofed workplaces
Enable next-gen workplaces with DC microgrids and PoE-based smart infrastructure, unifying power and data for IoT, lighting, shading, and HVAC.