Designing Real-World Multi-domain Networks

The comprehensive guide to design integration in a multi-domain environment providing consistent design across large-scale environments.

Prajapati, Bowman, and Suvarna’s more than 50 years of combined customer network-building experience will help you translate your organization’s business and technical intent into a fully functioning, secure, and efficient network.

Catalyst SDA, Catalyst SD-WAN, ACI MPLS, CNFs, Cloud, and Security technology domains account for a large market share in consumer networks as a replacement for traditional monolothic networks. Designing Real-World Multi-Domain Networks is designed for architects and engineers who want to integrate these new and emerging multi-domain technologies so you can be at the front of this inevitable network change.

Written with great care, this technical book is divided into three clear sections, guiding readers into the world of blending architecture with technology. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect, explaining how modern technology integrates and interoperates with other architectures.

You have the freedom to choose how you read. You can go through the book from start to finish like a story, or you can jump straight to the parts that interest you the most. The layout is made to be flexible, suiting both those who like to read in order, and those who want quick solutions.

The book ends with five real-life examples, connecting theoretical ideas to practical results. These stories make the lessons clear, giving you the understanding and skills needed for real-world projects.

• Understand how Cisco Catalyst SD-Access, Catalyst SD-WAN, ACI, MPLS, CNFs, Cloud, and Security interoperate with each other to form end-to-end segmented and secure networks
• Understand details on how a packet behaves as it transits one technology domain to another
• Get answers to big what, whys, and hows surrounding multi-domain networks
• Learn from actual real-world deployment of Cisco customers
• Gain valuable insight from the authors’ previous large-scale deployments
• Utilize reference architecture for using these technologies in tandem

Dhrumil Prajapati: Dhrumil is a principal architect within Cisco CX’s GES Architecture team. His focus lies on multi-domain networks, and he has been offering a complete lifecycle of professional services and architecture advisory for the past 13 years. His expertise extends to serving enterprise, government, and service provider entities across the globe. His services are designed to assist clients in planning, designing, deploying, managing, and interoperating all networking technology domains within their private or public infrastructure and application environments.

In his networking career, Dhrumil has designed networks for more than 150 organizations, which inspired him to write a book on the subject. He is a coauthor of Cisco SD-Access for Industry Verticals (https://cs.co/sda-verticals-book), and holds patents and has given multiple presentations in Cisco Live on SD-Access and multi-domain.

Dhrumil holds dual CCIEs in Enterprise Infrastructure and Service Provider, as well as a CCDE, in addition to other leading technical certificates. He also assists the Cisco Certifications team by reviewing and providing feedback for Cisco certificate exams. In addition, he leads several initiatives within Cisco CX aimed at driving delivery standardization and enhancing efficiency through automation innovation.

Currently residing in Apex, North Carolina, Dhrumil has a passion for motor racing, woodworking, and innovative electronics that enhance human life. His wife, Devanshi, and son, Ram, bring pure joy to his life, adding a touch of fun to every day.

Jennifer Bowman: Jennifer is a senior solutions architect within Cisco CX’s GES Architecture team. Within the GES team, she has more than 10 years of experience focusing on designing and implementing large-scale multi-domain IBN environments that meet the client-specific requirements. Additionally, she has presented several sessions at Cisco Live. Jennifer is a CCDE and double CCIE in Enterprise Infrastructure and Security. She also has professional-level certification in three other Cisco certification tracks. Inside Cisco, Jennifer is a mentor to other architects and engineers, sits on several CX design review panels, and interacts with engineering to help further product development. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family at home, camping, or on the lake.

Navin Suvarna: Navin possesses more than 18 years of extensive experience as a seasoned network delivery architect. With a decade-long tenure at Cisco, he has adeptly architected, designed, tested, operationalized, managed, and optimized expansive networks across service providers, global enterprises, and public sector segments. Holding the distinguished CCIE (No. 24583) in enterprise networking, Navin boasts an impressive collection of professional-level certifications.

Since the inception of software-defined networking, Navin has actively contributed to Cisco’s incubation team, playing a pivotal role in incubating multiple intent-based solutions. His expertise has been instrumental in facilitating the adoption, assimilation, and rapid deployment of intricate multi-domain solutions. In the past four years, Navin has held the role of lead delivery architect for the United States Public Sector team. While specializing in multi-domain solutions, his proficiency in aligning network infrastructure with the evolving needs of the public sector has garnered affiliations with thought leaders in both the public sector and Cisco engineering. This collaboration has resulted in the development of novel features, functions, and validated practices tailored to multidomain architectures, addressing the specific requirements of public sector clients.

While Navin’s specialization remains rooted in multi-domain intent-based networks, his recent focus centers on educating clients about the value proposition of automation and guiding them on their automation journey. An active speaker, Navin has shared his insights and experiences of architecting multi-domain solutions on global platforms, including Cisco Live. He also champions hands-on demonstrations and automation showcases, offering real-world insight into intent-based networking through automation use cases.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Navin finds joy in his 14-year marriage to his wife, Rupali. Their family includes their 12-year-old daughter, Trisha, and 6-year-old son, Vivaan. They currently reside in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.