The DevNet Sandbox is a cloud-based collection of labs designed for developers to explore, learn, and create solutions using Cisco technologies. It offers both always-on and reservation-based labs, featuring tools for collaboration, network simulation, and testing, as well as an Interoperability Verification Test (IVT) process for product certifications. Developers can access a variety of labs, enabling tasks from experimentation to integration testing, with many labs being free to use.

2. Introduction to the
DevNet Sandbox
Dan Klingler
Sandbox Automation Lead
daklinge@cisco.com

3. What is the
DevNet Sandbox?

4. What's DevNet all about?
We’re all about providing
developers with the tools, the
resources, and the code you need
to build innovative,
network-enabled solutions.

5. WHAT IS SANDBOX?
The DevNet Sandbox is a collection of
Cloud-based Labs, specifically
designed to enable developers to:
Explore, Learn, Develop, Test

6. • What is Sandbox
• Developer Lab Models
• Quick Demo
• Self-Driven IVT Testing
• How You Can Develop in the Sandbox!
Agenda

7. The Goal of Sandbox
To enable developers to quickly and easily
explore or create solutions based on Cisco
technologies -
by providing ready, useful, robust Lab
Environments.

9. Sandbox Is…
• Sandbox is Always On and available from any web enabled device
• Sandbox is Self Service – just log in and go!
• Sandbox currently has 48 labs to choose from
• Sandbox has Labs representing the following Cisco Technologies:
• Collaboration
• Networking
• Data Center
• Cloud
• IoT
• Security

10. Sandbox Features
• Session Sharing: Collaborate across teams and locations in a single lab
• Tools: Network Traffic Generation (IXIA), Cisco IP Phone Simulator and Call
Generator, Remote Phone Control (UnifiedFX), IoT “things” traffic (TeraVM )
• Text Updates: At reservation start or duration test completion
• Virtual Machines: For hosting user applications
• In-Lab Guidance: Lots of in-lab documentation, sample applications, guides
and links to help forums and additional information

11. LAB MODELS

12. Sandbox Lab Models
•Shared Environment with limited functionality.
•No admin privileges, no 3rd party applications.
•Generally used for learning, endpoint/client
connections, or basic REST calls.
Best For:
Learning, Experimentation, Unit Testing
Always On Lab

13. Sandbox Lab Models
•Shared Environment with limited functionality.
•No admin privileges, no 3rd party applications.
•Generally used for learning, endpoint/client
connections, or basic REST calls.
Best For:
Learning, Experimentation, Unit Testing
Always On Lab
•Private Environment with full functionality.
•Hardware or Software VPN access and admin
privileges to all/most devices.
•Generally used for development, testing.
Best For:
Development, Integration Testing, IVT
Reservation Based Lab

14. Sandbox Lab Model Examples
Company A
User
Company B
User
Company E
User
Company F
User 1
Company F
User 2
Company F
User 3
Company C
User
Company D
User
• Multiple users in same lab
• No administrative control
• Lab reserved for private use
• Full administrative control for most devices
• Lab can be shared among company team members
Always On Lab
Reservation Based Lab
“ONE”
Reservation Based Lab
“TWO”

15. Reservation Based Lab Access Flow
User Makes
Lab Reservation
Reservation Begins Lab is Provisioned
Email Sent with
VPN Credentials
User VPN Connects
User Has Full
Access to Lab

16. Typical Lab Progression
APIC-EM
Always-On Lab
APIC-EM
Reservation Lab
Database Only
APIC-EM
Reservation Lab
Mini-Lab
APIC-EM
Reservation Lab
Full HW Lab
Complexity
Functionality

17. QUICK DEMO

18. SANDBOX IVT:
PUTTING YOU IN THE
DRIVER'S SEAT

19. IVT (Interoperability Verification Test)
IVT is the testing process required for a
product to obtain a Cisco Compatible
Certification.

20. IVT Options and Process
Submit 3rd Party Lab IVT
Pay 3rd Party Lab
[$4,680 / $9,880]*
Test is Scheduled by
3rd Party Lab
3rd Party Lab Executes
Test - Results Submitted
Submit IVT Request in Partner Dashboard
*Collab Example

21. IVT Options and Process
Submit 3rd Party Lab IVT
Pay 3rd Party Lab
[$4,680 / $9,880]*
Test is Scheduled by
3rd Party Lab
3rd Party Lab Executes
Test - Results Submitted
Submit for
SANDBOX IVT
Purchase SB IVT Lab
[$2,500 / $5,000]*
Make a Lab Reservation
at YOUR Convenience
YOU Execute Test -
Results Auto Submitted
Submit IVT Request in Partner Dashboard
*Collab Example

22. IVT Options and Process
Submit 3rd Party Lab IVT
Pay 3rd Party Lab
[$4,680 / $9,880]*
Test is Scheduled by
3rd Party Lab
3rd Party Lab Executes
Test - Results Submitted
Submit for
SANDBOX IVT
Purchase SB IVT Lab
[$2,500 / $5,000]*
Make a Lab Reservation
at YOUR Convenience
YOU Execute Test -
Results Auto Submitted
Submit IVT Request in Partner Dashboard
*Collab Example

23. Sandbox IVT
• Reduce out of pocket costs to partners
• Test Automation supports repeatability and efficiency
• Increased testing efficiency due to partner product knowledge
• Faster time to market with Cisco Compatibility Certification by
eliminating 3rd party lab business transaction process and queue of
other work
• Provided as a choice. Program members will still have access to
authorized 3rd party labs if services are preferred.

24. Sandbox IVT: Labs Available Today
• Collaboration: Call Accounting and Billing
• Collaboration: Endpoints, Headsets and Cameras
• Collaboration: Operator/Attendant Consoles
• Collaboration: Phone Application Server
• Collaboration: Voice Recording

25. Example Sandbox IVT Lab
*Collab Example
Instructions
Contains test plan,
and lab information
Commands
Leads user through
workflow, drives
automation, data
collection and
submission

26. IVT TESTIMONIALS

27. “One of the big advantages of
conducting the self-test was the
flexibility to set our own schedule.
Lab staff members were readily
available, and had the knowledge
needed to quickly respond to our
questions and concerns.”
- Kathy Learnan, Director of Product Development ISI Telemanagement Solutions, Inc.

28. “..the Sandbox’s ease of use and
powerful features allowed me to test my
product against many different call
scenarios. In addition, the automated
test cases enabled me to complete the
testing in a minimal amount of time and
effort.”
- Steve Ginter, Resource Software International Ltd.

29. “Our goal was to streamline the
certification process by not having to
ship any hardware to a test lab in a
different country, by eliminating travel,
and by working on our own schedule
without being dependent on a 3rd party
testing resource.”
- Michal Grebac, Strategic Sales & Marketing Director, 2Ring

30. “…as compared to the last IVT testing I
did in-person, this is already laid out
easier than ever before...”
- Forrest Ryan, CCNA iQ NetSolutions
“…an excellent experience where I was
able to certify without having to leave my
very own testing bench...”
- Phillip Walenta, Polycom

31. HOW YOU CAN
• Explore
• Learn
• Develop
• Test
IN THE SANDBOX

32. How YOU Can Do Cool Stuff in the Sandbox

33. How YOU Can Do Cool Stuff in the Sandbox

34. How YOU Can Do Cool Stuff in the Sandbox

35. How YOU Can Do Cool Stuff in the Sandbox

36. WRAP-UP

37. The Goal of Sandbox
To enable developers to quickly and easily
explore or create solutions based on Cisco
technologies -
by providing ready, useful, robust Lab
Environments.

38. Sandbox Is…
• Always-On Labs
• Reservation Labs
• You can: Explore, Learn, Experiment,
Conduct a POC, Develop, Integrate, Test,
and get an IVT Certification.
• Most Labs are FREE! (IVT Testing Labs are not.)

39. More Sandbox Information…
• developer.cisco.com/Sandbox
• One Hour Hands-On Workshop
• Thursday, 4:00PM, Workbench #1
• Sandbox Station at Cisco Live Berlin