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Cisco SD-WAN from an Engineer's perspective.
January 28, 2023

Cisco SD-WAN from an Engineer's perspective.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Cisco SD-WAN

Improving the performance of cloud-based applications by leveraging multiple WAN links and optimizing traffic routing. Simplifying branch office networking by reducing the need for specialized hardware and simplifying network management. Enhancing network security by integrating with other security solutions and providing secure segmentation of the network. Improving network visibility and control by providing detailed analytics and network-wide policy management.
  • Enhancing network security by integrating with other security solutions and providing secure segmentation of the network.
  • Improving network visibility and control by providing detailed analytics and network-wide policy management.
  • Simplifying branch office networking by reducing the need for specialized hardware and simplifying network management.
  • Software Bugs.
  • Improving the performance of cloud-based applications by leveraging multiple WAN links and optimizing traffic routing.
  • Simplifying branch office networking by reducing the need for specialized hardware and simplifying network management.
  • Improving network visibility and control by providing detailed analytics and network-wide policy management.
  • When implemented correctly, Cisco SD-WAN can result in significant cost savings, improved network performance, and increased business agility. It can also help organizations to more easily leverage cloud services and improve security and compliance.
Cisco SD-WAN is a popular choice for organizations looking to simplify branch office networking and improve application performance over wide area networks (WANs). It stacks up well against other SD-WAN solutions on the market, such as VeloCloud (now part of VMware), Viptela (now part of Cisco), and Silver Peak. One of the key advantages of Cisco SD-WAN is its integration with other Cisco solutions, such as Cisco Meraki and Cisco DNA Center. This allows for a unified network management experience and the ability to easily implement security and compliance policies across the entire network. Additionally, Cisco SD-WAN is designed to work with a variety of WAN links, including broadband, LTE, and MPLS, which allows for flexibility in network design and the ability to leverage multiple WAN links for increased performance and redundancy. Another advantage of Cisco SD-WAN is its ability to integrate with other security solutions, such as Cisco Firepower and Cisco Umbrella, which allows for a more comprehensive security strategy. Additionally, Cisco SD-WAN provides detailed analytics and network-wide policy management, which can help organizations to more easily identify and resolve network issues and improve network visibility and control.

Do you think Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN delivers good value for the price?

No

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN again?

Yes

It addresses several business problems, including the high cost and complexity of traditional WANs, the need for secure and reliable connectivity to cloud-based applications, and the need for flexibility and agility in network management.