Deployment

While several deployment scenarios are available to you when deploying an EdgeConnect appliance, this document focuses on the simplest configuration.

• The Data Center headend device as in-line bridge
• The Branch device installed in-line as a bridge

Once you’re comfortable with the environment and the deployment plan, keep the following tips in mind:

• Orchestrator must be configured and deployed before any EdgeConnect appliance is installed.
• You must have the license, account keys and account names from Silver Peak.
• The Silver Peak Cloud Portal can act as the rendezvous between appliance and Orchestrator for discovery. It also acts as a secondary channel for the appliance to remain connected with Orchestrator in case the appliance loses direct connection to Orchestrator.
• Check to make sure Orchestrator has access to the Silver Peak Cloud portal.
• OVA files for Orchestrator and EdgeConnect Virtual appliances are available from www.silver-peak.com.
• The quick start guides provide a step-by-step process EdgeConnect appliance.
• The deployment of both the Orchestrator and EdgeConnect appliances is easy—simply following the steps in this document.
• Review the Prerequisites.