Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) Sandbox (20.9.x)

This sandbox lab features a preconfigured network topology designed to demonstrate the various capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution and provide an environment for hands-on experience with the latest features. The included SD-WAN Controllers and IOS-XE WAN Edges (Catalyst 8000V) are all running on 20.9.5.3/17.09.5f code.

In December 2024, Cisco released SD-WAN version 20.9.5.3, which includes Network Hierarchy and resource management, Route Leaking between inter-service VPN, a Global SIG credentials template, and new Cloud On-ramps features. These enhancements add to a variety of configuration options used to suit your specific needs and preferences and further customize your own SD-WAN solution. This version of the sandbox uses the latest 20.9.5.3 code, which is also Cisco's recommended golden image. 

This is a sandbox environment, giving you the opportunity to explore the latest SD-WAN innovations from Cisco. If you are interested in learning about the new features, review the release notes and configuration guides in the links below. A list of suggested learning activities and explorations is included as well.

• Explore what's new.
  • Product Release Notes
  • Configuration Guides
• Test changes before you deploy.
  • Curious about implementing your design?
  • Want to know how code looks before it's in prod?
• Study for the latest Cisco certification exam.
  • Master concepts for exam success
  • Sharpen your skills and comfort with configuring SD-WAN

Cisco SD-WAN Software:

• Version 20.9.5.3/17.09.5f

Cisco SD-WAN Devices:

• 1x Catalyst Manager
• 2x Catalyst Controller
• 2x Catalyst Validator
• 7x cEdge Catalyst 8000v

Infrastructure Devices

• 5x Catalyst 8000v
• 9x Windows 11 Desktop
• 2x Ubuntu server
• 2x TrafficJam