How SD-WAN became SASE: The shift to modern networking

Is your network strategy still confined to outdated methods? MPLS and site-to-site VPNs were effective when the network edge was limited to a single office. But today? Clients demand Zero Trust, smooth cloud access, and AI-ready infrastructure without exceeding budget constraints. Graeme Scott delves into how SD-WAN has transformed into SASE, highlighting the factors driving this transition: distributed teams, cloud reliance, and the ever-growing edge. Discover the transition to modern networking: https://gag.gl/jvNfc1 #SASE #SDWAN #ZeroTrust #CloudNetworking #AIConnectivity #NetworkStrategy #TechAdvisors #Telarus

Is your network strategy still confined to outdated methods? MPLS and site-to-site VPNs were effective when the network edge was just one office. But today? Clients demand Zero Trust, smooth cloud access, and AI-ready infrastructure without exceeding the budget. Graeme Scott explains how SD-WAN has transformed into SASE, and what's driving this change: distributed teams, cloud reliance, and the ever-growing edge. Discover the transition to modern networking: https://gag.gl/jvNfc1 #SASE #SDWAN #ZeroTrust #CloudNetworking #AIConnectivity #NetworkStrategy #TechAdvisors #Telarus

SASE vs SD-WAN: What’s the difference? As businesses embrace cloud apps and hybrid work, traditional networks are reaching their limits. Discover how SASE builds on SD-WAN to deliver secure, high-performing connectivity from the cloud wherever your teams are. Read the full blog to see how SD-WAN can simplify and secure your IT infrastructure. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8zTm48g   #SASE #SDWAN #Networking #CloudSecurity #HybridWork #ArubaNetworking 

🔹 Azure Networking – 3 | Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN Connecting your on-premises network securely to Microsoft Azure is one of the most important steps in any hybrid cloud journey. That’s where Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN comes in. ✅ What it is: A Site-to-Site VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your on-premises network and an Azure Virtual Network (VNet) over the internet using IPsec/IKE VPN protocols. It allows your on-prem resources to communicate securely with Azure resources as if they were on the same network. ✅ Why it’s needed: 1️⃣ To extend your datacenter or branch network into Azure securely. 2️⃣ To establish hybrid cloud setups without immediately investing in ExpressRoute. 3️⃣ To enable migration, backup, or DR (disaster recovery) connectivity. ✅ How it works (high level): 1️⃣ Create a Virtual Network Gateway in Azure (VPN type). 2️⃣ Configure a Local Network Gateway representing your on-prem network (with your public IP and address space). 3️⃣ Establish a VPN connection between them using shared keys (IPsec/IKE). 4️⃣ Azure automatically handles encryption, routing, and failover. Traffic between your on-premises router/firewall and Azure gateway stays encrypted and secure end-to-end. ✅ Types of VPN connections: ▪️Site-to-Site (S2S): On-prem network to ↔ Azure VNet. ▪️Point-to-Site (P2S): Individual device to ↔ Azure VNet. ▪️VNet-to-VNet: Between two Azure VNets (acts like S2S but inside Azure). ✅ Key benefits: ▪️Secure hybrid connectivity ▪️Cost-effective vs ExpressRoute ▪️Quick to set up and test ▪️Scalable — supports multiple tunnels ⚠️ When to be careful: ▪️Bandwidth limited (~1.25 Gbps max per tunnel, depends on SKU). ▪️Latency depends on public internet. ▪️Requires static public IP on on-prem device. ▪️Use ExpressRoute for mission-critical, high-throughput workloads. 💡 Pro tip: Combine S2S VPN + ExpressRoute for redundancy — Azure supports coexisting connections, giving you automatic failover if ExpressRoute goes down. #Azure #Networking #HybridCloud #AzureNetworkingSeries #CloudEngineer #LearningJourney

Cloud service outages can affect more than just your apps and data. They can also stop your printers from working and slow down your entire business. Learn how to keep your printer fleet secure, minimize downtime, and stay productive even when cloud systems go offline. #CloudComputing #PrintSecurity #BusinessContinuity #ManagedPrint

What Happens to Your Printer Fleet When the Cloud Goes Down? If your print management solution relies on the cloud, an outage can do more than slow down your team—it can stop your entire fleet in its tracks. Our latest blog explores why cloud service outages happen and how to keep your business running when they do. Spoiler: having a backup plan for your printers is just as important as for your data. How would your team handle a sudden printing blackout? Share your thoughts below!

What Happens to Your Printer Fleet When the Cloud Goes Down? If your print management solution relies on the cloud, an outage can do more than slow down your team—it can stop your entire fleet in its tracks. Our latest blog explores why cloud service outages happen and how to keep your business running when they do. Spoiler: having a backup plan for your printers is just as important as for your data. How would your team handle a sudden printing blackout? Share your thoughts below!

Network monitoring was designed for simpler times. - When your infrastructure lived in data centers you controlled. - When users worked in offices you managed. - When applications ran on servers you owned. Today: - Applications live in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud - Users work from home offices and coffee shops - Critical data travells ISP networks, Internet backbones, cloud providers Traditional monitoring stops at your network edge. Network path monitoring extends visibility across the entire journey, regardless of who owns the infrastructure. That's not optional anymore. Full article: https://hubs.la/Q03SqJBx0 #NetworkPathMonitoring #NetworkPath #NetworkPerformance #Obkio #Troubleshooting #ITSupport #SystemAdministration #NetworkAdmins

According to the Cisco Readiness Index, 95% of enterprises believe that AI will increase their workloads on their IT infrastructure Cisco is helping with solutions that include Cisco Nexus HyperFabric, Cisco Workflows in the Cisco Networking Platform, and the AI-powered Cisco Networking Cloud. Read about all these solutions in this informative blog. DGX Security can help you with selecting the right solutions for your organization.

New blog I wrote to help customers advance their network policies for cloud services like Microsoft Intune and adoption of Zero Trust 🛡️ Zero Trust starts at the endpoint 📶 Learn how to align your network policies with Microsoft Intune to boost performance, security & user experience. ➡️ Read the latest support tip: https://lnkd.in/eTbD_bpT #MSIntune #IntuneInspired #ZeroTrust #CloudSecurity