Item: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

How to get branch sites connected in an easy secure way and keep then well maintained over the hardware life cycle.

How to manage a standard config approach and minimise config drift between devices which may be configured by seperate technical engineers.

allow a fast replacement of devices through either failure or network refresh need.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Data and management segmentation
Easy upgrade of components
Use of templates

Cons

Use across multiple Smart accounts
Customiseable reporting
Integration with ThousandEyes

Return on Investment

Save on WAN link costs
Less downtime die to config errors
Enhanced network visibility

Usability

Well designed system getting better with every version

Alternatives Considered

Fortinet FortiGate

Key Insights

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

Yes

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

Other Software Used

SolarWinds Log Analyzer (LA), Aruba ClearPass, ArubaOS

Likelihood to Recommend

Use of internet connectivity methods that are inherently insecure. A particular use case is something like low earth orbit satellite internet connectivity. Being able to create a secure channel over such a medium without the need for fixed internet addresses or other connection specific requirements is fantastic. A highly recommended option.

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Cisco SD-WAN. A solid product