Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Provision, manage, and program networks more rapidly with software-defined networking. In this centralized approach to network management, the underlying network infrastructure is abstracted from applications. SDN provides choice in automation and programmability across data centers, campuses, and wide-area networks. See how SDN is the foundation for automating the complete network lifecycle with intent-based networking.

A Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture that allows enterprises to leverage any combination of transport services – including MPLS, LTE and broadband internet services – to connect users to applications securely.

• High availability, with predictable service, for all critical enterprise applications
• Multiple hybrid active-active links for all network scenarios
• Dynamically routed application traffic with application-aware routing for efficient delivery and improved user experience
• Improved OpEx, replacing expensive Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services with more economical and flexible broadband (including secure VPN connections)
• Fortinet
• Silver Peak
• Cisco
• Cisco Meraki

SDDCs can help IT groups respond with greater speed to new requests for IT resources if infrastructure resources are pooled, management resources are standardized, and policy-driven provisioning is enabled. Simultaneously, a SDDC allows IT groups to maintain control on provisioning, cutting costs and navigating to application modernization.

When a data center is virtualized, all the system’s resources can be abstracted and represented as less complex software. The server virtualization process of abstracting resources from physical servers boosts provisioning speed, increasing system utilization and reducing hardware expenditures. Server virtualization also helps enterprises realize the benefits to pooling their infrastructure resources.

• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• VMware NSX Data Center Solutions

Cisco SD-Access provides a cohesive, end-to-end security architecture that addresses the unique needs of the customer while conforming to the latest industry trends. This solution’s automation and simplicity will allow IT more time to innovate while also helping them initiate network changes more rapidly and efficiently. Scalable virtualization capabilities in the infrastructure help create hierarchical micro/macro segmentation policies that are enforced with the fabric infrastructure for secure segmentation. Thanks to its long-term cost reduction, centralized management, on-demand provisioning, and network flexibility, the proposed Cisco SD-Access provides operational and strategic advantages over traditional enterprise networks.

Meraki’s cloud based management provides centralized visibility & control over Meraki’s wired & wireless networking hardware, without the cost and complexity of wireless controllers or overlay management systems.

• Unified visibility and control of the entire network via a single dashboard: wireless, switching, and security appliances
• Streamlines large networks with tens of thousands of endpoints
• Zero-touch provisioning for rapid deployment
• Built-in multi site network management tools
• Automated network monitoring and alerts
• Intuitive interface eliminates costly training or added staff
• Network tagging engine – search and sync settings by tag
• Role-based administration and auditable change logs
• Continuous feature updates delivered from the cloud
• Highly available and secure (PCI / HIPAA compliant)