CVA Solution Blueprints
While the CVA framework is modular, most deployments align with a set of established patterns. Solution blueprints bring together the necessary topologies, overlays, and technical specifications into a single, unified view to help you visualize the complete architecture.
Use these blueprints to quickly identify the configuration that best aligns with your goals.
| Blueprint | Best Fit | Primary Benefit | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Instance Testing | Labs, PoCs, and Sandboxes | Simplicity: Rapid setup with all processes on a single node. | Non-production environments with low data volume. |
| Standard Production | Single-region production | Reliability: High Availability (HA) via a dedicated Leader and Worker cluster. | Single environment; typically 100GB - 20TB+ per day. |
| Global Enterprise (Multi-region) | Multi-region/International | Compliance & Cost: Keeps data local to satisfy residency laws (GDPR) and reduce egress. | Data crossing geographic or cloud provider boundaries. |
| Secure DMZ Bridge | High-security zones | Security: Securely traverses trust boundaries (PCI, DMZ) using mTLS. | Strict network isolation or firewall constraints between zones. |
| Distributed Collection | Large number of Fleets | Efficiency: Reduces backend load by processing data at the source via Cribl Edge. | 1,000+ servers or endpoints; highly distributed Sources. |
| Searchable Data Lake | Long-term retention & ad-hoc query | Optimization: Eliminates indexing costs by querying data in-place on object storage. | High-volume data requiring historical access without re-ingestion. |
Each blueprint provides a comprehensive overview, combining the topology with its associated resource specifications and operational guardrails to streamline your design process.