Which controller manages the orchestration plane of Cisco SD-WAN in a cloud deployment?

Cisco DNA Center is an intent-based networking controller for traditional enterprise networks and is not a core component of the Cisco SD-WAN cloud deployment orchestration plane.

vSmart is the control plane component, tasked with distributing routing information (OMP routes, TLOC routes, and service routes) and enforcing policies across the SD-WAN fabric.

The vBond Orchestrator is a crucial component of the Cisco SD-WAN solution, specifically managing the orchestration plane. Its primary function is to authenticate all WAN Edge devices and controllers and facilitate the initial secure connection between them, acting as the 'first point of contact' for devices joining the SD-WAN overlay.

vManage is the management plane component, providing a centralized graphical interface for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and software upgrades for the entire SD-WAN solution.