Blueprint for the Unified Data Center
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Cisco Virtualized Multiservice Data Center Framework
This document describes the Cisco VMDC cloud infrastructure architecture.
View VMDC FrameworkThe Cisco VMDC architecture is a blue print for creating and deploying scalable, highly secure, and resilient infrastructure for both cloud and traditional data center environments. It can meet the needs of enterprise, service provider, and public sector customers. The architecture consists of modular validated designs that address specific areas, and the VMDC modules can be combined to offer a pre-integrated design approach.
Additional Resources
Overview
White Papers
- Microsoft Hyper-V and Nexus 1000V Switch for Microsoft Hyper-V within a VMDC Architecture
- VMDC Architecture with Citrix NetScaler VPX and SDX
- Fabric Resiliency White Paper
- Secure Separation in Cisco Unified Data Center Architecture White Paper
- Unified Communications with VMDC
- Video Surveillance Manager with VMDC
- Cisco Nexus 7000 F1 and M1 Modules in VMDC
- VSG, Nexus 7000 F1 Modules, and Appliance-Based Services
- Classic Ethernet Integration with Nexus 7000 M1 and F1 Modules
- VPLS and EoMPLS Based DCI Solution
- Network Services on VMDC
Related
Each VMDC design release addresses different tenancy models and the relevant products. New releases do not necessary obsolete older releases. For questions, contact ask-vmdc-external@cisco.com
VMDC VSA 1.0: Virtual Services Architecture
VMDC 3.0: FabricPath Based Design
VMDC 2.3: Lower Cost, Higher Scale
VMDC 2.2: Enhanced Security and Scale
VMDC 2.1: Multi-Tenancy Performance Enhancements
VMDC 2.0: Extended Separation and Orchestration
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