Use ping [address] to test connectivity once interfaces are configured.
| Feature | CSR1000v | vEdge Cloud (Viptela) | pfSense | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes | No (Viptela OS) | No | | SD-WAN Ready | Yes (with DNA/Viptela license) | Yes | No | | Production Support | Cisco TAC | Cisco TAC | Community/self | | OVA Ease | Excellent | Excellent | Manual install | | Cost | $$ (subscription) | $$ | Free (community) | cisco csr1000v ova
For optimal performance, Cisco recommends a 1:1 ratio of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) to physical cores, typically requiring at least 4 GB of RAM. The Role of the OVA Format Use ping [address] to test connectivity once interfaces
Router(config)# ip domain-name example.com Router(config)# crypto key generate rsa modulus 2048 Router(config)# line vty 0 4 Router(config-line)# transport input ssh Router(config-line)# login local Router(config-line)# exit Router(config)# username admin privilege 15 secret YourSecretPassword | Property | Example Value | |----------|----------------| |
Follow the prompts to name the device and select your storage location.
| Property | Example Value | |----------|----------------| | | CSR-Branch-01 | | domain-name | lab.local | | ip | 192.168.1.10 | | netmask | 255.255.255.0 | | gateway | 192.168.1.1 | | nameserver | 8.8.8.8 | | vlan-id | (leave blank if not using subinterface) | | config | (Paste full IOS config script) |