From the perspective of operational architecture, Nebula SD-WAN is a Nebula Orchestrator that is built in a public cloud environment. It serves as an interface for the management console, allowing administrators to clearly understand whether the network topology, encryption channel and network operation are normal. , to allow users to obtain better monitoring and obstacle removal capabilities. The external network gateways at each base are operated by the company's VPN Firewall device. Currently, the models that provide such functions are mainly ZyWALL VPN50, VPN100, and VPN300.

The above three devices offer two modes of use - the default single gateway mode is VPN firewall, built-in firewall, VPN (IPsec, SSL), router, wireless network base station controller, and VPN, WAN load Balancer; if you want to build SD-WAN, you can switch the system of these devices to cloud management mode, which is controlled by Nebula Orchestrator. Whether you are new or have already built these devices, you only need to confirm the firmware update. , and complete the device registration process, then you can start using SD-WAN.

With the Nebula SD-WAN license enabled, the three ZyWALL VPN Firewall models will be able to take advantage of WAN acceleration and optimization features, as well as three sets of security services - Application Control Application Patrol, Content Filtering And the geographic location corresponds to the IP address and manages the Geo Enforcer.

In terms of simplifying the Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) of the outbound network setting operation, the Nebula SD-WAN is in addition to the original stand-alone management mode, in addition to continuing to provide email and action app matching, Support for SMS mobile phone newsletters.

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