Information Technology Reference
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Cisco has created an interwoven framework to create three architectures for each group
that provides for optimization at an individual level and the integration with other areas:
Borderless networks architecture
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Collaboration architecture
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Data center/virtualization architecture
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These three architectures are shown in Figure 1-1 and are covered in more detail in the fol-
lowing sections.
Enterprise Architectures
Data Center/
Virtualization
Collaboration
Borderless
Networks
Figure 1-1
Cisco Enterprise Architectures
Borderless Networks Architecture
Cisco Borderless Network Architecture is a next-generation solution that enables connec-
tivity to anyone and anything, anywhere, and at any time. The connectivity needs to be
secure, reliable, and seamless. The borderless architecture optimizes both business and
network performance.
As shown in Figure 1-2, the Cisco borderless network architecture blueprint consists of
four major block s:
Policy and Control:
Policies are applied to all users and devices across the architecture.
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Network Services:
These services include resiliency and control. Cisco Energy-
Wise and Medianet provide capabilities to borderless networks.
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User Services:
These services include mobility, performance, and security.
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Connection Management:
This block delivers secure access anytime and any-
where, regardless of how the network is accessed.
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Collaboration Architecture
Cisco's collaboration architecture is composed of three layers:
Communication and Collaboration Applications:
This layer contains conferenc-
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applications, and TelePresence.
