Creating a Cisco SD-WAN MVE Using a Bootstrap Configuration File

This topic describes how to deploy a Cisco SD-WAN MVE using a bootstrap (cloud-init) configuration file. In this method, you build a device template in the Cisco vManage console, generate and download a bootstrap configuration file, then create the MVE in the Megaport Portal and upload that file. This is a manual deployment method. It is separate from the automated Cloud OnRamp for Multi-Cloud method, in which vManage uses your Megaport Portal account details to make an API call to Megaport and create the interconnect gateway for you. For the automated method, see Creating a Cisco SD-WAN MVE in vManage.

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Basic steps

This section provides an overview of the configuration steps. You configure the device template in vManage, generate the bootstrap file, then upload the file when you create the MVE in the Megaport Portal. For more information about Cisco SD-WAN, see the Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp Configuration Guide. The basic steps are:

• Attach a device to a template
• Configure the device template
• Configure the device
• Generate the bootstrap configuration file
• Provision the MVE in the Megaport Portal

The MVE with Cisco integration requires vManage platform version 20.5 or later. Before you begin, verify the vManage platform version. To view the vManage platform version

• In the vManage console, click the question mark icon, choose About, and verify the version number.
  If your version is earlier than 20.5, upgrade to 20.5 or later.

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Attaching a device to a template

Log in to your Cisco vManage console and follow these steps. To attach a device to a Megaport template

1. From the Configuration menu, choose Templates.
2. Select Default from the Template Type drop-down menu.
3. Select a template.
   This example uses the Default_MEGAPORT_ICGW_C8000V_template_V01 template, but you should first create a copy of the default template and then add to or modify the clone, as required.
4. Click the ellipsis (…).
5. Select Attach Devices.
6. Select a device from the list of available devices.
   If no devices are available, use your vSmart account to access the certificates for the devices.
7. Click the right arrow to move the device to the Selected Devices list then click Attach.

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Configuring the device template

Configure the device template, including the color, system IP, site ID, and hostname. The color is a Cisco SD-WAN attribute that identifies the individual WAN transport tunnel. The color labels the transport, and the router uses that label for policy and path selection. To configure the device template

1. After the device is attached, click the ellipsis (…) and select Edit Device Template.
2. Select a color from the drop-down list.
   A color is a Cisco SD-WAN attribute that identifies the individual WAN transport tunnel. The color can provide restrictions such as VPN and assigns how other branches address the connection. Select the color that best represents the underlying transport.
3. Enter a System IP address.
   Each interconnect gateway/MVE needs a unique System IP within the SD-WAN fabric. For example, 1.1.1.32. The System IP is not a routable IP address, but it must be unique among your edge devices.
4. Enter a site ID.
   Each interconnect gateway/MVE needs a site ID within the SD-WAN fabric. For example, 123132.
5. Enter a hostname.
   Each interconnect gateway/MVE needs a unique hostname within the SD-WAN fabric. For example, mve-atl-eq2.
6. Click Update.

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Configuring the device

Configure the device pushes the operational configuration to the MVE, including its interfaces, routing, VPNs, and SD-WAN settings. To configure the device

1. Click the device name in the Device List.
2. Click Configure Devices.

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Generating the bootstrap configuration file

To generate the bootstrap configuration file

1. Select Configuration > Devices and open the WAN Edge list.
2. Click the ellipsis (…) for the device and select Generate Bootstrap Configuration.
3. Click Download to save the bootstrap file. The bootstrap configuration file contains:
   • System IP
   • Site ID
   • Organization name
   • vBond information
   • Certificates and authentication data

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Creating an MVE in the Megaport Portal

After you download the bootstrap file, create the MVE in the Megaport Portal and upload the file as the cloud-init file. To provision the MVE in the Megaport Portal

1. Log in to the and go to the Services page.
2. Click Add Service, then select Virtual Edge (MVE). The Create Virtual Edge page opens. Complete the sections on this page to configure your MVE. The order summary updates as you make selections. On wider screens, the summary is displayed in a panel on the right. On narrower screens, it is displayed in a bar at the bottom of the page that you can expand.
3. In the Details section, specify a name for the MVE.
4. In the Select Vendor / Product section, select Cisco C8000, then select the software version.
5. Select the MVE location in the Location section, and the size in the MVE Size section.
   For more information about sizes, see Planning Your Cisco MVE Deployment.
6. In the Vendor Configuration section, specify the Cisco SD-WAN-specific settings:
   • Appliance Mode — Select SD-WAN from the Appliance Mode drop-down list.
   • Cloud-init File — Click Choose file and upload the bootstrap configuration file you downloaded from vManage.
7. Complete the Pricing and Resource Tags sections.
   For details about each section, see Creating a Cisco MVE in Autonomous Mode.
8. Review the order summary, then click Add MVE. The newly created MVE is added to your cart under Configured Services, ready for checkout.
9. Click Review Order to proceed through the checkout process, or click Save to save the configured services before placing the order.
10. Review the Important Information section and confirm agreement with the Service Agreements. If you do not have a promotion code, skip to the Order Now step. If you do have a promotion code, enter it into the Enter discount code field then click Apply. Alternatively, if a code already appears in the Discounts field, verify it is correct and click Apply. The promotional discount appears below the Standard Term discount. This discount is not reflected in the Monthly Rate shown here, it is applied at the time of billing. If an invalid or expired code causes an error with your order, contact your Megaport Account Manager for a replacement code. If you entered an incorrect promotion code, you can remove it by clicking Remove.
    In addition to entering a promotion code manually, there are two other ways to apply promotion codes.

    • Auto-apply — Megaport automatically applies the promotion code to your order. It appears automatically on the Checkout page.
    • Manual list — Eligible promotion codes appear at checkout for any applicable services in your cart. You can then select and apply them.
11. Click Order Now.

Ordering MVE provisions the appliance and assigns IP addresses from the Megaport SDN. After deployment, the MVE:

• Boots up
• Uses the bootstrap configuration
• Establishes a connection to vBond
• Joins the SD-WAN fabric

vManage then recognizes the device and pushes the full configuration.

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Editing an MVE before ordering

After you add an MVE to your cart, you can change its configuration before you place the order. To edit an MVE in your cart

1. In the cart, under Configured Services, click (Edit MVE) next to the MVE. The Edit Virtual Edge page opens, showing the current settings for the MVE.
2. Update the settings as required.
   The fields are the same as those you specify when you create an MVE.
3. Click Update MVE.
   The MVE is updated in your cart and the Services page opens.

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Editing an MVE

After an MVE is deployed, you can change its configuration on the Configuration tab of the MVE details page. To edit an MVE

1. In the , go to the Services page and locate the MVE you want to change.
2. In the Actions section for the MVE, click Details.
3. Select the Configuration tab. The sections of the tab are listed on the left.
4. (Optional) In the Virtual Interfaces (vNICs) section, edit the vNIC names, then click Save in that section.
   Each section of the tab has its own Save button. You cannot add or remove vNICs after the MVE is created. For more information, see Types of vNIC Connections.
5. (Optional) In the Resource Tags section, click Add New Tag, specify a Key and Value, then click Save.
   You can add up to 50 tags.
   Never include sensitive information in a resource tag. Sensitive information includes commands that return existing tag definitions and information that identifies a person or company.
6. (Optional) To change the MVE name, click (Edit) next to the name at the top of the MVE details page, update the name, then click Save.
7. (Optional) To change the service level reference or the contract term, select the Billing tab.
   For more information, see MVE Pricing and Contract Terms.

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Next steps

Once the MVE is provisioned with an Active status, the next steps are to:

• Configure WAN (VPN 0) if it is not template-driven.
• Configure BGP if required.
• Connect a VXC to a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), a local port, or a third-party network. You can optionally connect a physical Port to the MVE through a private VXC or connect to a service provider in the Megaport Marketplace. For more information, see Creating a VXC.
• Verify the control connections.