SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a software-defined wide area network solution that controls and manages the network through software to provide more efficient, secure, and reliable network connectivity. In SD-WAN, cloud control is an important concept.
What is the cloud central control SD WAN?
Cloud central control refers to an architecture that deploys the centralized management and control functions of an SD-WAN network in the cloud. It can achieve global network management and control, whether it is a single site or the entire network, it can be centrally managed and configured through the cloud central control. This architecture makes it easy for network administrators to manage, monitor, and configure the entire SD-WAN network through a cloud-based controller.
In an SD-WAN network, there are several ways in which the network can be managed and deployed.
Network administrators can use a web-based user interface to configure and manage SD-WAN devices. Administrators can easily configure parameters such as network connectivity, application priority, and security policies for flexible network deployment and management.
SD-WAN networks can also be centrally managed using a controller. The controller can provide a global view of the network and configuration management, and administrators can monitor the network status in real time through the controller and make adjustments accordingly. The controller can also automatically optimize the network based on network traffic conditions and application needs, providing better performance and user experience.
In addition, SD-WAN networks require specific software and hardware to manage and deploy. On the software side, SD-WAN devices typically run their own operating systems and management software to configure and manage network connectivity, traffic distribution, security policies, and more. In terms of hardware, SD-WAN devices usually include network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
Cloud control plays an important role in SD-WAN networks.
First of all, the cloud central control provides a unified network management platform, which is convenient for administrators to configure and manage.
The cloud central control can realize global network monitoring and fault diagnosis, and administrators can understand the network status in real time and take corresponding measures.
The cloud control can also dynamically adjust according to network traffic conditions to provide better network performance and application experience.
In general, the cloud-centric control of SD-WAN network is an important concept and architecture, which realizes flexible deployment and efficient management of the network through centralized management and control functions. At the same time, the management and deployment of SD-WAN networks requires specific software and hardware support, as well as an effective cloud central control platform, to maximize network performance and effectiveness.