What is SD WAN (and why it's replacing MPLS)

[@weshgros5499]

Short story, I had an exam for a new job which was basically all around the SD-WAN principles and applications, benefits, etc. I had a week off to study and I tried to find the best videos I could on KZbin as SDWAN was not really around when I was in uni years ago. I ended up finding your videos Steve and I watched the different parts maybe 10times, and I must say after watching couple other KZbinrs that yours were the most well, easily explained and also detailed. I said to myself, well if I do pass this exam, I am defenitly coming back here to thank you and ofc I did get the job. I am now starting a new adventure after 5 years in a NOC, to move on into a more specialized area where I will be proposing buisness network solutions to our customers. thanks again and sorry for my english it is not my main language

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you so much for your story! You made my day! Congrats and good luck in your new role! All the best, Steve

[@diogoroldao]

Did you get the job? haha

[@dyrpa546]

Extremely useful to me, as a junior network engineer trying to learn SD-WAN

[@steve_murphy1]

Great to hear!

[@JohnnyHinton-z6t]

Steve this has help me a lot for my interview Wednesday. I did a SDWAN migration years ago, but didn't fully understand how it work.

[@steve_murphy1]

glad it helped!

[@prashantsapra6419]

Great video Steve. One of best explanations I have found on the Internet in a very simple language.

[@steve_murphy1]

Wow, thanks!

[@andromedaDIG]

Thank you so much for this video Steve. If I'm able to prepare the contract my client has requested is because your video allows me to understand their business. You are a great teacher.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!

[@kashifr86]

the way you explain it, is just marvelous, thanks for defining it in very short video but concisely. Thanks

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richsouthall1937]

One of the best explanations I've seen on SD-WAN ever and I've seen a lot of them. Great work!

[@steve_murphy1]

Wow, thanks!

[@seanford4091]

Thank Steve for providing an easy to understand foundation for learning SD-WAN.

[@steve_murphy1]

You're welcome, Sean. Glad it was helpful! Best, Steve

[@MEHHFIZ]

Great video can you please share the link of next part video

[@pabloazevedo481]

Very Clear explanation. It's not easy for a lot of technical engineers to expose all the benefits in a High Level approach to the Business Management team. This video helped me a lot. thanks Steve.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful! All the best, Steve

[@gmnkumar]

Amazing video Steve, very simple concise and passionate way of explaining.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@balreddyg]

Wonderful session to get the basic idea on SD-WAN stuff.

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks very much!

[@mercuryjack6]

Well explained, very easy to follow and understand. Thanks Steve, now I have a basic idea about SD WAN.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristieson8162]

Awesome presentation Steve! It is thorough and extremely helpful.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sheffley]

Well explained. I look forward to watching more videos on this channel. BTW-what was that noise at 09:59? 🤔😬

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks very much! Regarding the noise, don't really know. Either a scratchy voice or scratchy audio. I'm getting better over time at this! Best, Steve

[@VaKo]

Great content, better than paid-for courses I've sat through.

[@steve_murphy1]

Wow, thanks! That's a great compliment! Best, Steve

[@nikhilpurwant5030]

Hi Mr. Steve, This is a great video. The whiteboard format is better than powerpoint for your explanations. Thank you so much for your content.

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@fongf]

How can SD-WAN provide guarantee latency like what MPLS line can? Since SD-WAN is using your existing leased lines, doesn't the latency tie to what leased line the SD-WAN is using? For example, SD-WAN cannot improve an existing leased line's high latency connection to India branch office.

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks for your comment. SD-WAN cannot fix the middle mile. But when using multiple network connections, SD-WAN can dynamically pick the lowest latency path. If you have applications that require low latency, SD-WAN can support an MPLS or point to point network and optimize your application performance while minimizing the spend on the low-latency network. Lastly, several SD-WAN providers have constructed private middle-mile networks to accelerate traffic over longer distances. With a private middle mile, you have a non-QOS hop-on (usually under 15ms) and then MPLS-like QOS to your destination. If your destination is not a cloud service, then you'd have a non-QOS hop-off as well. Does that answer your question?

[@fongf]

@@steve_murphy1 Yes, thank you for the answer.

[@tango12341234]

​@@steve_murphy1 Hi Steve, so my understanding so far is the SD-WAN options like Cisco DNA Center are basically an intuitive overlay network that chooses the best routes but uses existing infrastructure like Metro Ethernet, but isn't MPLS really just another form of underlay network itself? Why are so many people saying it is going to "replace" MPLS rather than work on top of it?

[@kabookeo]

@@steve_murphy1 The last mile hop-on and hop-off was what I was wondering about. Very well explained. Thank you.

[@steve_murphy1]

@@tango12341234 SD-WAN will work with MPLS. The MPLS replacement conversation centers around cost savings and the private backbone SD-WAN providers supplementing the traffic quality with an MPLS-like experience.

[@CyberTronics]

12:23 what do you mean SD-WAN will test each network? if you only have internet you can't control the flow of your data on the public internet, hoping you can clarify, thank you.

[@steve_murphy1]

SD-WAN, can evaluate the relative performance of various paths. You are correct, it cannot control them, but it can assess them - especially if SD-WAN is on the far end.

[@CyberTronics]

@@steve_murphy1understood it now, following your series. Brilliant set of videos to a good level of detail. Thanks for your work

[@roeurnvireak5286]

my English is not good, and i feel hard to learn SD-WAN. i have watched your video many times but i still don't get the point. i still don't get what is SD-WAN. can you please write them in here for me ?

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello and thank you for your question. The basic reason we use SD-WAN, versus other wide area networking technologies such as MPLS or VPN is that SD-WAN is intelligent in manipulating the applications placed on the network and improves the performance of the applications on the network. It improves user experience for mission critical applications in the data center and in the cloud. I hope that helps. Best, Steve

[@orkhanfarajov3986]

Short and very clear. Thank you!

[@steve_murphy1]

You're welcome!

[@cmendi22]

Short precise to the point, great video Steve.

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks 👍

[@olawaleogunyemi8868]

Great video..Is it possible to do a video that compares Vendors SDWAN solution and their benefits and weaknesses like Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Huawei, VMware etc.

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello, Thanks for the recommendation. I can't do that directly in these videos. First, it would not be fair to the SD-WAN providers. The providers have differences, and labeling them strengths or weaknesses may not be entirely accurate. Second, that might be considered proprietary information by my employer. If you want to understand the differences between providers because you are considering purchasing a solution, please get in contact with me. We can have our product team assist you with that understanding. There is no charge for our consulting, so it will not cost you anything to engage us. All the best. Steve

[@daniel.m2808]

Wonderful explination Steve, thank you.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blackv8901]

thanks steve, really helpful for me to understand the concept of the mpls and sdwan, great presentation, simple and thanks again. !

[@steve_murphy1]

You're very welcome! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Best, Stev

[@angelg3986]

if it is software defined, why do I need devices/appliances/etc ? Isn't it shooting the price of such solution through the roof ?

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello Angel, SD-WAN is software defined, but most SD-WAN providers come from an edge appliance background, so they have built their software into their edge appliance strategy. Since much of the application routing and prioritization decision making includes the access available at a location, traffic direction at the edge is desired. White box options are available from some providers. Other have just a small/light appliance that does route selectin and encryption and all the processing is in the cloud. Hope that helps. Please let me know if you need assistance. Best, Steve

[@hemscenter1639]

Helo sir, sir can you please tell me. What are the basic difference between sdwan and currently using network techniques. Why peoples will choose sdwan technology, when we have already network techniques . Basically I wanna to know benefits of sdwan so that we replaced traditional techniques. 🙏

[@steve_murphy1]

Well, I did my best in the video. For a deeper evaluation, I'd refer you to an SD-WAN provider that can discuss your particular circumstances. Best, Steve

[@ಮೊದಲುಕನ್ನಡಿಗ]

HI sir, I thought SD WAN is just like wan optimization device, but as per you it can replace MPLS, does it mean VPN is not required in future and internet is enough?

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello! SD WAN is designed to replace MPLS in most use cases. SD WAN is a VPN-based technology that uses the public internet. The biggest objection to SD WAN versus MPLS is the lack of finite quality of service commitments. Most organizations can use the public internet, even without guarantees around loss, latency and jitter. If you do need quality of service, there are some SD WAN service providers that have a middle-mile private network that can give you the MPLS experience. Best, Steve

[@ಮೊದಲುಕನ್ನಡಿಗ]

@@steve_murphy1 Thank you sir. Have you made any videos on SDWAN labs?

[@stayebilo]

@@steve_murphy1 in which way will the upgrades on ISP's infrastructure be beneficial to SD-WAN sollution? Are there any teams working on 5G optimisation?

[@steve_murphy1]

@@stayebilo Wireless is a valid access alternative for an SD-WAN implementation. 4G is used today, but 5G will become more prevalent.

[@prashantsapra6419]

@@steve_murphy1 That has been seen as a biggest challenge with SDWAN where it cannot guarantee the performance compared to MPLS as service provider (ISP) does not promise that but you mentioned some middle mile private network which can give that MPLS experience. Could you elaborate more about that please.

[@roseamos7359]

Another great video. Thanks for your hardwork.

[@steve_murphy1]

My pleasure!

[@alqueso5522]

What about the CoS that MPLS provides from layer 2?

[@steve_murphy1]

SD-WAN has a similar function in prioritizing traffic. It's class of service (CoS) at the edge. Because SD-WAN normally uses the internet, CoS is not applied in transit. Optimal route selection helps, but there are no guarantees. If transit QoS is required, using an SD-WAN provider that has a private backbone can solve for that. Thanks for leaving a comment! Best, Steve

[@chfstudio]

Top explanation! So useful and powerful! Thanks!

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for leaving your comment. Best, Steve

[@sandsandeeps]

What a great informative video, excellent work steve, thanks a ton for this, very well explained ,

[@steve_murphy1]

Very welcome! Thanks for leaving your comment. Best, Steve

[@russelislam6135]

Hello, I'm interested to know more on sdwan so we xN consider upgrading our nw

[@steve_murphy1]

SD-WAN is a great option for a network upgrade. Thanks for reaching out!

[@firasajeel968]

Good presentation ... well done

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks a lot

[@balancing_act1261]

I'm looking to build a PC that can tackle some SD-WAN labs virtualy (Eve-ng and such). What hardware specs would you recommend, particularly RAM and CPU?

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello William, many SDWAN platforms support universal hardware. I can't provide those specs, though. You should be able to get them from whichever SDWAN platform provider you are considering. Best, Steve

[@mina6174]

Thanks for the amazing explanation sir !

[@steve_murphy1]

Most welcome!

[@hectorcardenas6616]

A software-defined wide area network is a wide area network that uses software-defined network technology, such as communicating over the Internet using overlay tunnels which are encrypted when destined for internal organization locations

[@angelg3986]

Is it any different from a multi-point VPN ?

[@steve_murphy1]

Yes. There are a host of orchestration tools, bandwidth optimization and application performance services, plus direct access to the cloud, rather than a centralized access hub.

[@angelg3986]

@@steve_murphy1 direct access to the cloud? What do you mean - who's cloud? we are going to building our cloud using these. If I have an app, say webmail interface on Apache https server, what improvement will these bring to it more than a MP VPN? I mean exactly what, because I read about vague promises about some black box performance optimization w/o explanation what and how. VPN provides compression and tcp/ip have TOS/QoS support. What is still left?

[@ShaunPale]

@@angelg3986 Nothing. That's the point. Its only a benefit if you are running 80% of your workload in other people's cloud infrastructure e,g, Azure, AWS etc. If you are hosting in datacenter, it has zero benefit.

[@samueldevalle7]

Just a Great video. Very nice and clear.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!

[@RiadAhmed-ce6qo]

because now public network is very fast with bandwidth and throughput

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Excellent video, ARG - very nice work, Steve!

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you, Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the feedback! Best, Steve

[@STD927]

Great Video Steve , thank you very much !!! What do you think about SD-WAN solution offered by Versa Network ? Can become an standard like the one provided by Cisco ?

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks for your question. Both are very mature platforms. Cisco (formerly Viptela) has the advantage of increasingly strong integration with the broader Cisco stack. Versa, I believe, will struggle to keep up in the development cycle and be a player in the SASE space. Versa has focused its distribution model on service providers. This may hurt them as service providers may not push them as hard to develop additional capabilities - they are further removed from the voice of the customer than other solutions. Best, Steve

[@loicbenoitdrums]

very helpful speech, thanks for the work

[@steve_murphy1]

My pleasure!

[@yvravi68]

Good Video a good explanation in a short span of Time

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you!

[@manmohanpal5668]

Hi Steve, there are other third part solution like SD-WAN where I work and trust me it is practical and stable.

[@steve_murphy1]

I agree entirely! Thanks for the feedback!

[@shoaibarshad39]

wow nice explanation sir

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks for liking

[@mariembuenaventura1278]

Hello sir, what if you're the ISP using the MPLS? Is it still the same concept?

[@steve_murphy1]

I am seeing ISPs decommission their ATM and MPLS networks in favor of SD-WAN. There are a few SD-WAN providers that sell QoS-enabled transport service in the middle-mile as an extra value add. They are maintaining MPLS networks to support their product offering.

[@kutelokeith9230]

great video

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you think so! Thanks for leaving a comment. Best, Steve

[@citizenoftheworldsz9]

very interesting discussion :) thank you!

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anujjaiswal7640]

thanks Steve, here i would like to add, Still SD WAN use MPLS underlay technology , only the commercial sold terminology MPLS VPN is not used and replaced by SD WAN , Still 98% of Service provider Backhaul uses IP/MPLS (unless rest 2% shifted on Segment Routing independent of MPLS ) .

[@deepaksubramanian2510]

I agree. But do you think is there any other option for the underlay today besides the ubiquitous IP/MPLS? I think even segment routing is using IP, although it's not really called the underlay.

[@steve_murphy1]

Yes, Most of the new providers have implemented IP. The larger providers that have the global MPLS networks are still leveraging those. The the end-user, it really makes no difference.

[@professionalcable]

great video bossman, thanks

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you!

[@kvrrao1010]

great session. thanks

[@steve_murphy1]

Very welcome

[@ericeclifford]

What a great video

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maheshwarbhalla2974]

Awesome vid sir !!

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a comment. Best, Steve

[@chromerims]

Superb 👍

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks for liking

[@thinkandquestion1305]

A great video.

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you!

[@nishanktripathi6589]

Great explanation!!

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JasonWjddphotography]

Nice job!

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks!

[@cherylb8233]

Great video - thank you

[@steve_murphy1]

Very welcome, Cheryl. Thanks for the comment! Best, Steve

[@Skipp28TN]

It’s not replacing MPLS MPLS is an underlay. Internet is overlay. If you need to meet compliance. You may need to keep MPLS. If you need inbound load balancing there is 1 choice.

[@steve_murphy1]

No one solution fits all use cases. Thanks for your comment!

[@786MHussain]

Video ended, but Steve did not explain who SD-WAN concerts branches

[@thomashannan3006]

Awesome video. I sell Ethernet networks and we started selling SD Wan about 3 years ago

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you got some value out of it! Best, Steve

[@seanbyrne960]

thank you

[@steve_murphy1]

Welcome!

[@faithoverfear345]

Thankyou

[@steve_murphy1]

You’re welcome 😊

[@beidlern]

Awesome

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you!

[@YouBen-t7o]

useful

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you think so!

[@sokocul]

sir ur like lecture

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks a ton

[@robertchiu7827]

great

[@steve_murphy1]

Thank you!

[@sharrahl442]

it's all about money

[@steve_murphy1]

Better outcomes, lower costs. Yep.

[@arogundadesegunvictor3376]

Hello sir. Your video is amazing and I want to schedule a meeting with you on teams if possible. Could you please share your email?

[@steve_murphy1]

Hello. Thank you! My email is in the description of my videos. I don't want to put it out everywhere as it results in a lot of spam. Best, Steve

[@vrajeshparikh4163]

Great video

[@steve_murphy1]

Thanks!

[@vijaymohanguvva3546]

Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@steve_murphy1]

Glad you liked it!