Updata:01-01-1970
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By:Anshuman Awasthi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/ssid.v2i1.1870
Abstract:
Many organizations are struggling to provide high bandwidth and reliable
internet connectivity at their branch offices and business locations and
getting the most out of their operational expense. The need for internet con
nectivity at any branch offices and business locations is not a luxury any
more but is a necessity. Let us try to understand how to plan and document
the SDWAN (Software Defined- Wide Area Network) implementation in an
organization. We will try to understand why it is essential to implement the
new technology instead of investing in the existing MPLS (Multi-Protocol
label switching) by taking an example of a retail organization. Methods:
This project/research was performed using the abilities of Software Defined
Network Technology and options available in MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label
Switching). The Technical Project management principles were adopted as
per PMI (Project Management Institute) waterfall methodology. Results/
Conclusion: SDWAN technology provides an effective replacement of
MPLS network connection for providing WAN connectivity for our office
locations. It is essential to follow a documented process for appropriate
vendor selection based on the available features and other listed attributes
in the article. To be successful in the implementation it is essential to per
form a POC (Proof of Concept) in a controlled environment and validate
results. SDWAN provides better network performance and improves reli
ability as the links operate in active-active function.
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