May 11, 2024
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SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) architecture is a modern approach to managing wide area networks (WANs). It decouples the network control plane from the data plane, providing greater flexibility and agility in managing and optimizing network resources.
Benefits of SD-WAN
SD-WAN offers numerous benefits over traditional WAN architectures, including:
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
SD-WAN Architecture.
This white paper from Cisco provides a technical overview of SD-WAN, including its architecture, components, and benefits. It valuable resource for network engineers who want to learn more about the technical details of SD-WAN.
This white paper from VMware provides a guide for enterprise architects on how to plan and implement SD-WAN deployments. It valuable resource for IT professionals who are responsible for designing and managing enterprise networks.
A great starting point for those new to SD-WAN. Provides a clear and concise overview of the technology, its benefits, and potential drawbacks.
Comprehensive overview of network management principles and practices. It includes a chapter on SD-WAN, which provides a good introduction to the topic.
Is not specifically about SD-WAN, but it provides a good overview of the broader concept of software-defined networking (SDN). SD-WAN is based on SDN principles, so this book can be helpful for understanding the underlying technology.
A beginner-friendly guide to SD-WAN architecture. It provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts and benefits of SD-WAN, and it explains how to plan and deploy an SD-WAN network.
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