My VMware VCE Review and Experience
Rating: 7 out of 10
January 29, 2025
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- Easy Deployment
- Simplified Management
- Visibility of Network
Cons
- Bandwidth Accuracy
- Notification Alerts
- Knowledge Articles
Overview
What is VMware SD-WAN?
VMware SD-WAN (formerly VeloCloud) aims to deliver high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers, and SaaS-based enterprise applications. VeloCloud was acquired by VMware in 2018.
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We use VMware SD-WAN at our multiple locations. The SD-WAN solutions provide us with multiple internet connections for bandwidth optimization. The VMware solution also offers ...
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4 years of experienceVeloCloud SDWAN improved our network stability
We utilize SDWAN to aggregate our 17 branch locations together to provide consistent and reliable connections for business applications.
This has provided an enhanced level of...
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2 years of experienceVeloCloud, the dynamic agile networking solution
We used VeloCloud to replace our MPLS environment where having Cisco routers wouldn't support SD-WAN a few years back. VeloCloud was ahead of the game when making the decision...
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3 years of experienceVeloCloud delivers on making SD WAN accessible
We are in the process of deploying VeloCloud as a means of replacing MPLS circuits at each of our branch locations. Due to the way VeloCloud continuously evaluates the quality...
Kenny McGarrity
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Pace Supply
1 year of experienceGreat product
We resell this product and it's part of our portfolio.
I usually recommend it for low-budget companies that want to move to an SD-WAN network.
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What is VMware SD-WAN?
VMware SD-WAN (formerly VeloCloud) aims to deliver high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers, and SaaS-based enterprise applications. VeloCloud was acquired by VMware in 2018.
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What is VMware SD-WAN?
The VMware SD-WAN solution consists of hosted or on-premises cloud gateways; branch office appliances and data center appliances; a central orchestrator to automate policies; and virtual services insertion capabilities.
VMware SD-WAN Edge
Enterprise-class appliances to provide secure, optimized connectivity to applications anywhere, on and off cloud. VMware SD-WAN Edge software is zero touch provisioned for a secure, optimized connectivity to applications and data. The VMware SD-WAN Edge with VMware SD-WAN Dynamic Multipath Optimizationâ„¢ (DMPO) and deep application recognition aggregates multiple links and steers traffic over optimal links to other VMware SD-WAN Edges in branch offices, private data centers, campuses, and headquarters.
They can integrate with the existing network via routing protocols and benefit from dynamic learning and automation. VMware SD-WAN Edges deliver highly available deployment with a redundancy protocol. They can host virtual network function (VNF) services simplifying branch office deployments of network services. The VMware SD-WAN Edge is available in different form factors: hardware-based appliance, a virtual appliance, on the cloud marketplaces and a virtual machine (VM) on a server or as a VNF.
VMware SD-WAN Gateways
VMware SD-WAN Gateways optimize data paths to all applications, branches, and data centers along with the ability to deliver network services to and from the cloud. A distributed network of gateways, deployed around the world or on-premises at service providers, provide scalability, redundancy, and on-demand flexibility.
VMware SD-WAN Gateways implement DMPO, cloud virtual private network (VPN), and VMware SD-WAN Multisource Inbound Quality of Service between global cloud services (software as a service (Saas), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), network services) and each VMware SD-WAN Edge, enabling multiple broadband and private leased lines to appear as a single, high-performance WAN.
VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
A cloud-hosted or on-premises secure and scalable web-based central management tool provides simplified configuration, provisioning, monitoring, fault management, logging, and reporting. The VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator enables the simple implementation of business-based policies for application delivery, simplifying application traffic management. Using VMware SD-WAN’s zero touch deployment capability, VMware SD-WAN can be quickly installed. The VMware SD-WAN Edge is shipped to the branch office where non-IT personnel can plug in power and a few cables. Activation, configuration, and ongoing management are all handled in the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator.
VMware SD-WAN Technical Details
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
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| Mobile Application | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
VMware SD-WAN (formerly VeloCloud) aims to deliver high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers, and SaaS-based enterprise applications. VeloCloud was acquired by VMware in 2018.
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The most common users of VMware SD-WAN are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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VeloCloud delivers on making SD WAN accessible
Rating: 7 out of 10
April 21, 2020
KM
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- VeloCloud is excellent at automatically choosing the best internet connection based on speed and quality.
- It provides a web based interface allows all our connections to be managed from anywhere in the world.
- Because VMware has a strong history in networking and is a name I can trust, we are able to confidently invest in their technology.
Cons
- The learning curve of deploying VeloCloud is steep, so unless you're a networking expert, the initial setup might be over your head.
- I think they may be able to improve their web interface to provide a better user interface.
- I've experienced a couple of interesting bugs which have required reboots to resolve.
Great product
Rating: 9 out of 10
November 08, 2019
pb
Vetted Review
1 year of experience
- It's a plug and play SD-WAN.
- Easy to manage.
Cons
- Amount of tunnels that you can have.
- WAN optimization.
- Logistics.
VeloCloud SDWAN improved our network stability
Rating: 7 out of 10
May 03, 2022
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Displays real time link information and utilization statistics.
- Allows for configuration and troubleshooting through the portal.
- Intuitive graphical design displays easy to read statistics for QoE.
Cons
- Some of the settings and configurations aren't as intuitive as desired.
- The layout of the UI could be improved for better dashboard experience.
- Ability to have more than one site/destination up at a time to compare traffic between links.
VeloCloud, the dynamic agile networking solution
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 24, 2021
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- Direct cloud access.
- Scalable growth for network infrastructure.
- Flexible control over application data flows.
Cons
- Reporting could use some improvement.
- Monitoring insights.