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SD-WAN Architecture Basics

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1What is SD-WAN?the technology that allows enterprise companies to manage networks as software based (SDN)
2What are some benefits of using SD-WAN?-Secure Connection and Management over VPN
-Branche Additions and changes of configuration can be done with Central Management
-Provides secure access to applications such as Office 365 and Salesforce CRM
-Complex and Static network configuration Management
3What is VNF Manager?Manages the installed virtual functions in a branch and central CPEs
4What are some functionalities of the VNF manager?-Managing the lifecycle of services
-Config and Activations of Layer 4-Layer 7 services
-CPE Auth and Network enrollment
-REST API integration
-Templete Based Management of branches with similar configurations
5What is Data Analysis?Analyzes traffic and application data that is received from the devices that are connected
6What can Data Analysis do?-Manage active/passive capacity management
-Dynamic traffic management policies
7SD-WAN use cases?-Dual Path
-Cloud Access
8What is Dual Path?In addition to MPLS, low cost internet access is provided.
-Non-Critical traffic is directed through the internet rather than the MPLS
-If problems arise in the MPLS, access to the D.C.(Data Center) is securely provided over the internet
9What is Cloud Access?The branch has access to Cloud services like Office 365, Skype, Salesforce via VPN.
-Alternative ways of accessing the data centers are established by MPLS and the service provider LTE/Broadband