Articles by tag "Cisco SD-WAN"

1. Cisco + Palo Alto Joint Deployment Guide: Secure and Scalable Enterprise Edge
   Selene Gong

   19
   Enterprises increasingly rely on hybrid networks, cloud services, and remote users, making secure and scalable edge networks essential. Integrating Cisco SD-WAN with Palo Alto Prisma SASE provides a unified solution to manage connectivity, enforce consistent security policies, and improve ...
2. Cisco & Viptela SD-WAN in 2025: Architecture, Automation, Hardware Choices, and a Practical Decision Guide
   Selene Gong

   19
   As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, phase out MPLS, and modernize security, SD-WAN is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic shift. But Cisco’s ecosystem in 2025 is complex: - Is Viptela still relevant?- Should we standardize on vEdge or IOS-XE (cEdge)?- Which hardware ...
3. Cisco SD-WAN Migration Guide: From MPLS to vManage for Enterprise Networks
   Selene Gong

   25
   Traditional MPLS networks have long been the backbone of enterprise connectivity. While reliable, they come with high costs, slow provisioning, and limited flexibility for cloud-first architectures. For organizations managing multi-branch networks, the decision to migrate to Cisco SD-WAN ...
4. How to Build a Cost-Effective Cisco SD-WAN Lab: A Practical Guide
   Selene Gong

   18
   Mastering Cisco SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) is a rite of passage for modern network engineers, but the resource-heavy control plane—vManage, vSmart, and vBond—presents a significant barrier to entry. Building a cost-effective lab requires a strategic approach to virtualization and a deep ...
5. Can Cisco SD-WAN Run Reliably on Low-Bandwidth Links? Design and Sizing Guidance for 10 Mbps and Below
   Selene Gong

   18
   As enterprises expand their digital footprint, they often encounter locations where high-speed connectivity simply isn't an option. Whether it's a remote branch, a retail storefront, or an industrial IoT site, network architects are frequently tasked with deploying SD-WAN over legacy MPLS ...