SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)

• A virtualized approach to managing and optimizing wide area network connections

Purpose

Efficiently routes traffic between remote sites, data centers, and cloud environments

Benefits

Increased agility, security, and efficiency for geographically distributed workforces

Control

Software-based architecture with control extracted from underlying hardware

Transport Services

Allows the use of various transport services

• MPLS
• Cellular
• Microwave links
• Broadband internet

Centralized Control

Utilizes centralized control function for intelligent traffic routing

Traditional WAN vs. SD-WAN

• Traditional WANs — Cannot efficiently integrate cloud services
• SD-WAN — Enables dynamic and efficient routing, improving visibility, performance, and manageability

Use Cases