What Network Administrators Should Look for in a Good SD-WAN: Part 1 of Our SD-WAN Insights Series
Network administrators have the mammoth task of managing and supporting the company network, meeting the expectations of end users and sometimes even designing and planning the network. A solution as FatPipe SD-WAN provides all those benefits that a network administrator looks for in terms of improving the network SLAs; especially FatPipe has something special for network administrators as FatPipe makes network management very simple by virtue of industry-unique WAN Edge architecture of single IP framework for multiple diverse media links. Join us in understanding the key features of FatPipe SD-WAN that fulfill the evolving demands of network administrators.
Sub-Second Failover and Performance-Based Routing: One of the fastest failover mechanisms with FatPipe patented MPSec TM to ensure uninterrupted data, voice and video traffic flow for high-quality communication.
Simple to Manage Network: FatPipe SD-WAN technology ensures simple one-click GUI for most of the configurations stemming from routing protocol-less single IP framework.
Light and Fast Network: The technology has distinctive characteristics of load balancing links without traffic duplication and also without use of traditional routing protocols; this makes network light and fast.
Centralized Management and Proactive Monitoring: Simplifies configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across branch networks. Also, FatPipe’s centralized management simplifies the oversight and maintenance of distributed network endpoints and connected devices.
Application-Aware Routing: Delivers application-aware routing by equipping modern networks with the knowledge of the applications they carry.
Comprehensive Visibility and Support for a Wide Range of Protocols and Applications: FatPipe SD-WAN supports these two features that help network administrators take informed purchase decisions besides ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Robust Backup and Failover Mechanisms: Ensures network resilience and data protection, also providing documentation and reporting.
Improved Security: Network administrators needn’t have to battle with managing threats thanks to FatPipe SD-WAN. FatPipe SD-WAN supports a security-first approach through IDS/IPS, DDoS blocking etc., and through solutions like ZTNA that minimizes third-party risks. Part 2 of the blog covers more about security.
Hardware-Agnostic and Diverse Networking Equipment Support: FatPipe products are independent of applications, technologies, and routers. This flexibility allows them to work seamlessly with a wide range of networking equipment. Wait for the next blog on this series, where we will take you through the additional features of FatPipe SD-WAN for network administrators. At the end of the series, audience will understand why FatPipe SD-WAN has been leading the way through its best-of-bred solutions.