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Campus Networking
Modernize Your Campus with Arista's Cognitive Platform
Transform legacy campus networks with Arista's unified wired and wireless architecture. Built on cloud-grade telemetry, open standards, and zero trust principles.
IVI designs, deploys, and co-manages campus switching and wireless infrastructure that eliminates vendor lock-in while delivering enterprise-grade performance and security.
Proven campus modernization expertise with Arista's cognitive networking platform.
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Modern Campus Architecture
Cloud networking principles for the enterprise edge
Arista's cognitive campus brings unified management, AI-driven optimization, and microsegmentation to campus networks without the complexity of legacy architectures.
Legacy Campus Challenges
Most enterprise campus networks were designed 10-15 years ago around proprietary protocols with limited operational visibility, creating operational challenges that break down at scale.
Siloed wired and wireless management creates blind spots
Limited network-wide visibility makes troubleshooting reactive
Manual VLAN and ACL management breaks down at scale
Vendor lock-in makes upgrades costly and disruptive
No clear path to zero trust at the network layer
Arista Cognitive Campus Architecture
Built on Arista EOS and managed through CloudVision, the cognitive campus unifies wired and wireless under a single operating system and management plane.
CloudVision Management
Single pane of glass for provisioning, monitoring, compliance, and change management.
Arista WiFi
AI-driven RF optimization, client roaming intelligence, and integrated wireless intrusion detection.
MSS Microsegmentation
Campus-wide microsegmentation without complex ACL management for zero trust networking.
Campus Modernization Process
Our proven lifecycle maintains operational continuity while transforming your campus infrastructure.
1
Assessment
Evaluate current infrastructure, identify visibility and security gaps, map modernization path.
2
Design
Architect campus fabric using Arista validated designs for your density and segmentation requirements.
3
Deployment
Automation-first rollout using CloudVision and Infrastructure as Code for consistent configuration.
4
Operations
Aegis co-managed services provide ongoing visibility, incident response, and configuration governance.
What You Get
Complete campus networking transformation with ongoing operational support.
Unified Infrastructure
Single management plane for wired and wireless with CloudVision orchestration.
Zero Trust Segmentation
MSS microsegmentation without ACL complexity for network-level security.
Operational Excellence
AI-driven optimization, automated provisioning, and simplified Day 2 operations.
Operational Outcomes
- Unified wired and wireless management through CloudVision
- Network-wide microsegmentation without ACL complexity
- AI-driven wireless optimization and troubleshooting
- Simplified Day 2 operations through automation
- Zero trust network access at the campus edge
- Reduced TCO compared to legacy campus architectures
Best Fit Organizations
- Organizations with 5 or more campus or branch locations
- Teams replacing aging Cisco Catalyst or Meraki infrastructure
- Environments requiring microsegmentation for compliance
- Companies adopting hybrid work needing stronger wireless performance
Industry Applications
Where Arista campus networks deliver the most value
Healthcare
Support clinical mobility, medical device segmentation, and HIPAA compliance across hospital and clinic campuses.
Best Fit
Organizations with distributed clinical environments requiring device segmentation.
Manufacturing
Segment OT and IT traffic, support industrial IoT, and maintain uptime across production facilities.
Best Fit
Industrial environments requiring OT/IT convergence and high availability.
Financial Services
Enable microsegmentation for PCI compliance, secure branch connectivity, and high-performance trading floor networks.
Best Fit
Organizations requiring compliance segmentation and low-latency performance.
Higher Education
Support high-density wireless for student housing and lecture halls, segment research networks, and simplify multi-building management.
Best Fit
Universities with complex multi-building campuses and diverse user populations.
Why IVI
Proven campus modernization expertise with Arista
Migration Without Disruption
Phased migrations that run Arista and legacy infrastructure in parallel during transition.
Proven Process
Execute campus modernization without forklift replacements or operational downtime.
Multi-Vendor Support
Support existing Cisco, Juniper, or HPE environments during migration to Arista.
Ongoing Operational Excellence
Aegis co-managed services provide continuous optimization and governance for your campus environment.
Complete Coverage
Aegis PM, IR, CM, and LM services cover observability, incident response, configuration management, and lifecycle planning.
CloudVision Integration
Native integration with Arista CloudVision for unified campus operations and telemetry.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arista campus networking solutions.
Does IVI only work with Arista for campus networking?
Arista is our primary campus networking partner, but we also support multi-vendor environments and can help you migrate from Cisco, Juniper, or HPE Aruba to Arista. We design migration strategies that minimize disruption while maximizing the benefits of modern campus architecture.
Can we migrate from Cisco Catalyst to Arista without a forklift replacement?
Yes. We execute phased migrations that run Arista and Cisco in parallel during transition, minimizing disruption while building out the new campus fabric. This approach allows you to validate performance and functionality before completing the migration.
How does Arista's campus offering compare to Cisco on cost?
Arista's licensing model is more predictable with EOS and CloudVision, avoiding the subscription complexity of Cisco DNA Center. We can provide TCO comparisons specific to your environment that account for licensing, support, and operational efficiency gains.
Does Aegis co-managed services cover campus infrastructure?
Yes. Aegis PM provides observability, Aegis IR handles incident response, Aegis CM manages configuration governance, and Aegis LM covers lifecycle and upgrade planning for your campus environment. All services integrate natively with CloudVision for unified operations.
What about wireless? Is Arista WiFi enterprise-ready?
Arista's cognitive WiFi is built for enterprise density and complexity. It uses AI/ML for RF optimization, supports WPA3, and integrates directly with CloudVision for unified management alongside wired infrastructure. This eliminates the traditional silos between wired and wireless operations.
How does MSS microsegmentation work without complex ACL management?
MSS (Macro Segmentation Service) implements policy-based segmentation using identity and application awareness rather than traditional ACLs. This approach scales across the entire campus fabric and integrates with zero trust security frameworks without the operational complexity of manual ACL management.