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 Cumulus Networks.
Contact salesLearn the ropes
Web-scale networking
Access our education center to learn about web-scale principles, techniques and inspirations.
Cheat sheet
Learn the basic terminology, principles and technology behind the open networking movement.
Solutions
Learn how Cumulus Networks can help you conquer any of your network data center challenges.
Try the technology
Download VX
Try Cumulus Networks technology for free with our community-supported virtual appliance. Learn, develop and prototype risk-free.
Community
Connect with other open networking engineers by joining our user forums, attending a meetup or following us on social.
Training
Get hands-on, personalized training on Cumulus Linux from expert networking professionals.
Explore and deploy
The purchase process
Understand each step of the process to get you up and running with Cumulus Networks
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.
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.