Getting started

Ready to go web-scale but don’t know where to begin? Here you will find various resources to help you get started with open networking with Cumulus Networks.

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Learn the ropes

Web-scale networking

Access our education center to learn about web-scale principles, techniques and inspirations.

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Cheat sheet

Learn the basic terminology, principles and technology behind the open networking movement.

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Solutions

Learn how Cumulus Networks can help you conquer any of your network data center challenges.

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Try the technology

Download VX

Try Cumulus Networks technology for free with our community-supported virtual appliance. Learn, develop and prototype risk-free.

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Community

Connect with other open networking engineers by joining our user forums, attending a meetup or following us on social.

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Training

Get hands-on, personalized training on Cumulus Linux from expert networking professionals.

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Explore and deploy

The purchase process

Understand each step of the process to get you up and running with Cumulus Networks

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Hardware Compatibility List

View our list of hardware vendors to choose the brand of network switches that fit your data center needs. Go with a disaggregate DIY model or choose Cumulus Express.

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Where to buy

Find a hardware retailer, learn about Cumulus Express or see our partners — we’ll make sure you bare-metal hardware and optics are right for your needs.

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