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Busting 4 common SD-WAN misconceptions

CIO Business Intelligence

Legacy network shortcomings led to the rapid growth of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Cost savings and ROI: SD-WAN routes traffic efficiently over multiple channels—including existing MPLS circuits and the public internet via LTE, broadband, and 5G. This reduces latency.

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What Is: Packet Loss

Spearline Testing

The end result of these packets failing to reach the opposite end of the network communication leads to missing data, in a VoIP call it would lead to missing pieces of the conversation. Insufficient bandwidth/ the bandwidth cap to handle a VoIP call will lead to packets being dropped or delivered out of order. Recognizing Packet Loss.

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Buyer’s guide: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Network World

In response to these realities, Gartner coined a new term, secure service edge (SSE), which is essentially SASE minus SD-WAN , the network access part of the equation. As previously noted, SASE adds SD-WAN. Palo Alto has a strong ZTNA offering, and it can provide SD-WAN for organizations that want to take the single-vendor SASE route.

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Understanding Packet Loss

Spearline Testing

The end result of these packets failing to reach the opposite end of the network communication leads to missing data, in a VoIP call it would lead to missing pieces of the conversation. Software Issues: Improper hardware configuration on the software side can lead to packet loss as well. Identifying Packet Loss.

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SD-WAN vs VPN: How Many Tunnels Do You Need?

Tech Republic

Choosing between SD-WAN vs VPN will impact your ability to scale effectively. VPNs are great for small networks, SD-WAN provides flexibility.

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Product Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

Galido

This network software is not only powerful but also easy to use. PRTG is network software that monitors your entire infrastructure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and alerts you to problems before users even realize it. Monitoring QoS (Quality of service, for example, to monitor VoIP). Web monitoring. Environmental monitoring.

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Building Blocks of a Secure Tech Infrastructure: A Chief Product Officer’s Guide

Kitaboo

IT or tech infrastructure of an organization comprises hardware, software, frameworks, network systems, and other facilities that enable seamless IT services delivery to various business units and help maintain its digital presence. Building Blocks of a Secure IT Infrastructure III. Conclusion What is IT Infrastructure?