Chapter 12

Retail Use Case Using CNF, SD-WAN, and ACI

In this chapter, we discuss the following:

  • Data center and Carrier Neutral Facility (CNF) architecture for retail

  • SD-WAN architecture for retail

  • Catalyst and Meraki campus/branch design for retail

  • Hybrid cloud ACI integration for a retail e-commerce application

Use Case Overview

The retail enterprise used as a use case for this chapter has an expansive reach, with multiple stores serving communities nationwide, along with critical backstage facilities like the corporate HQ, regional division offices, district offices, distribution centers, and supply plants. A pivotal part of the infrastructure for this retail enterprise is the regional Carrier Neutral Facilities (CNFs), which consist ...

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