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Lumen SD-WAN Solutions

Score6.3 out of 10

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What is Lumen SD-WAN Solutions?

Lumen SD-WAN Solutions (formerly CenturyLink® SD-WAN) with hybrid connectivity is a WAN solution supporting scalable networks across a range of connectivity types. They integrate disparate connectivity types into seamless hybrid software-defined WAN.Gain complete visibility through a centralized customer portal. Branches can get out to the internet/cloud directly without hairpinning through a central HQ, improving performance. Lumen SD-WAN helps improve application performance, like application-aware routing and QoS.​

Complete Managed / Co- Managed Global Hybrid Network Solution​s
• WAN design, deployment, initial configuration, site activation, 24/7 support​
• CPE with X86 with SD-WAN software provided ​
• Flexible transport options: MPLS, Broadband, LTE, Internet or BYON​
• Centralized administration via CenturyLink portal​

Security​
• Authentication, key exchange, encryption​
• Next-gen firewall, dashboards, detailed event logs ​

Application Performance​
• Automatic customer and pre-defined identification for 2,800+ applications for policy-based control​
• Application QOS: Prioritization, Policing and Shaping & Marking​
• Optimal Path Selection​

Analytics and Reporting Tools​
• Appliance, circuit, policy, application and VRF utilization​
• availability, packet loss, jitter and latency performance​
• Near real-time visibility and troubleshooting tools

Century Link SD-WAN Solutions- The best

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used Century Link SD-WAN Solutions as our service provider in European Region to carry out network operations in the construction field. Our internet connections to data centers were dependent on Century Link SD-WAN Solutions.

Pros

  • Internet Solutions.
  • Network Access Points.
  • High performing Routers.

Cons

  • The quality of the fibre used.
  • Avoiding unexpected outages.
  • Package pricing.

Most Important Features

  • High Speed Internet Connection.
  • Connectivity to Data Center.

Return on Investment

  • We were able to provide our solutions.
  • Application were running with out any issues.
  • It has god speed.

Alternatives Considered

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