A software-defined wide area network, or SD-WAN, is a virtualized service that connects and extends enterprise networks over large geographical distances. WANs use links such as multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), wireless, broadband, virtual private networks (VPNs) and the Internet to give users in remote offices access to corporate applications, services and resources, allowing them to carry out daily functions regardless of location. SD-WAN monitors the performance of WAN connections and manages traffic in an effort to maintain strong speeds as well as optimize connectivity.
Palo Alto Networks Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) - Subscription license (3 years) - 1 device in HA pair - for P/N: PAN-PA-445-AIOPS-NGFW-5YR-HA2, PAN-PA-445-LAB, PAN-PA-445-NFR, PAN-PA-445-OSS
General
Category:
- Online & appliance based services - appliance software
Product Type:
- Subscription license - 3 years
Licensing
Compatibility Information
Designed For:
- P/N: PAN-PA-445, PAN-PA-445-AIOPS-NGFW-5YR-HA2, PAN-PA-445-LAB, PAN-PA-445-NFR, PAN-PA-445-OSS
- Simplicity
Because each device is centrally managed, with routing based on application policies, WAN managers can create and update security rules in real time as network requirements change. In addition, combining SD-WAN with zero-touch provisioning - a feature that helps automate the deployment and configuration processes - organizations can further reduce the complexity, resources and opex required to turn up sites. - Improved performance
By allowing efficient access to cloud-based resources without the need to backhaul traffic to centralized locations, organizations can provide better user experience. - Reduced costs
Network administrators can supplement or substitute expensive MPLS with broadband connectivity options.