Branch office network design
Branch office networking requires companies to understand their bandwidth consumption and application usage among remote and branch sites. Find out the factors to consider, including capacity planning, ease of scalability, management capabilities and secure access to corporate resources. Read about branch office network design, technologies, strategies and trends.
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Free SD-WAN Infographic: Cisco vs. FatPipe vs. 11 More
Preparing for SD-WAN deployment requires substantial research to determine what your organization needs from your WAN. And the growing number of options on the market can make the decision-making process overwhelming. To help, dive into FAQs about SD-WAN deployment, and the important features to consider, such as security, cloud connectivity, pricing and more.
Branch office network design News
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July 18, 2019
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Jul'19
AT&T-Microsoft deal secures use of 5G wireless, Azure cloud
The latest AT&T-Microsoft partnership announcement lacked details for buyers of enterprise products and services but gave a big boost to Microsoft's Azure public cloud.
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June 19, 2018
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Jun'18
Aruba taps ClearPass, Central for SD-Branch management
Aruba has introduced a software-defined branch offering. The product works with Aruba ClearPass and Central for management and includes an SD-WAN within a gateway appliance.
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February 15, 2018
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Feb'18
SD-branch network concept as next stage of WAN connectivity
SD-branch uses SD-WAN technology to simplify the branch network. It integrates multiple network functions now housed in separate components into software that runs in a single box.
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November 21, 2016
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Nov'16
Gartner: SD-WAN providers to disrupt edge router market
SD-WAN providers are building products that are replacing routers in the branch office. Gartner says half of WAN edge infrastructure refreshes will be based on SD-WAN by 2020.
Branch office network design Get Started
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What's the difference between SD-branch vs. SD-WAN?
As networking pros evaluate SD-branch vs. SD-WAN, they'll notice a key distinction between the two technologies, namely how network functions are managed and orchestrated. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between thin and thick SD-WAN branch offices?
When rolling out software-defined WAN, you'll need to consider the current makeup of your branch offices. For instance, are applications on-site or in the cloud? Continue Reading
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WAN optimization (WAN acceleration)
WAN optimization -- also known as WAN acceleration -- is the category of technologies and techniques used to maximize the efficiency of data's flow across a wide area network (WAN), between organizations' centralized data centers and their remote ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Branch office network design Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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SD-WAN explained: The ultimate guide to SD-WAN architecture
Evaluating SD-WAN architecture can be confusing, especially as the market grows. This guide helps IT pros learn SD-WAN basics, choose the best product and deploy it with confidence. Continue Reading
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Gartner WAN edge Magic Quadrant offers buying advice
How should businesses buy WAN edge technology? You probably shouldn't rely on vendor name recognition alone. Instead, consider some niche players in the SD-WAN market. Continue Reading
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7 key developments to expect from SD-branch in 2020
New year, new developments. See what's new with SD-branch in 2020, including security advancements and how technologies such as Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will affect branch offices. Continue Reading
Manage Branch office network design
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Cloud-managed networking makes VPN a snap
Provisioning and deploying a WAN and VPN is an everyday function for engineers. But can you do that for an office 4,000 miles away without leaving your office? Continue Reading
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How secure is a PPTP VPN in comparison with other types of VPNs?
In this Ask the Expert response, VPN expert Rainer Enders discusses the lack of safety associated with PPTP and offers these safer VPN solutions. Continue Reading
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Best practices for the wireless branch office network
Here are some tips for how to deploy Wi-Fi services to users in your wireless branch office network. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Branch office network design Issues
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Virtual branch office in a box (vBOB) devices may replace hardware
As you introduce your enterprise WAN to virtualization, a virtual branch office in a box (vBOB) may take shape in remote offices. Learn in this tip how BOBs are being reinvented. Continue Reading
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How to secure and optimize the micro-branch network
Learn how to secure and optimize the micro-branch network -- when only a few teleworkers or remote employees connect to the wide area network (WAN) via the Internet. Continue Reading
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define remote office structure to simplify branch IT management
One way to simplify remote management is to consolidate the number of individual point products at the branch into “all-in-one” or “branch-in-a-box” products. Their prime advantage is consolidation of remote management functions. Find out which ... Continue Reading