SD-WAN

 SD-WAN

SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide-Area Network.  is something that is used by thousands of companies across the country as they look to connect different parts of their business to a wireless network.This is achieved via the application of SDN technologies to WAN connections. 

The advantages of SD-WAN

A business would want to deploy an SD-WAN for several reasons. Some of the top SD-WAN benefits include the following:

• network automation by reducing repetitive tasks;
• consistent endpoint configuration that reflects the proper network rules; and
• added flexibility that eases deployment of multiple WAN endpoints at each branch site, which provides more cost-effective transport and better redundancy.

The function is to connect the various business premises to the same, secure network through the internet or a cloud-native private network.

• Use dedicated circuits : include broadband connections, 4G, and LTE
• Provide reliability and security
• Rise of cloud usage requires simplicity
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  We can see SD-wan Viptela

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Vedge run on data plane . An edge platform, also called an edge router, is a single device for connecting and securing enterprise traffic to the cloud. Edge platforms offer networking, security, and other IT services in a compact form factor.

Edge router hardware platform; A)Cisco vedge router using Viptela OSI   B)SR 1000 and 4000 series and  C) ASR 1000 series

Edge router software plattform: A) CSR 1000 v router and B) vEdge Cloud router

This is an example of Cisco vManage

You can check more information on Cisco.com/go/sdwandemos