Description
SD-WAN enables enterprises to securely support application growth, network agility, and simplified branch implementations while delivering high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers, and SaaS-based enterprise applications. The CDT SD-WAN is built on software-defined networking principles to address end-to-end automation, application continuity, branch transformation, and security from the data center and cloud to the edge.
- Enables direct cloud access
- Lower WAN operating and capital outlay expenses
- Greater business agility and responsiveness
- Robust edge to edge security and micro-segmentation
- Cost-effective solution for ensuring high availability at branch sites
- Rapid provisioning
- Transport independence vendor-agnostic (i.e. MPLS, broadband, LTE, etc.)
- Management simplicity and flexibility
- Improves performance using dynamic multipath optimization protocol
- Built-in encryption
- Single edge device can support multiple virtual functions
- Easy integration with an existing network via routing protocols
- Facilitates redundancy and high availability at the edge
Included
Transport Independent
- Customer in coordination with CDT and CALNET can choose any combination of transport for each field office
- Vendor redundancy
- Increased availability
- CDT direct peering to Cloud Service Providers (CSP) will provide the best network path and low latency
Single Orchestration for WAN Configuration in One Place
- Cloud deployed and accessible
- Resilient
Ease of Configuration
- Customer able to configure some features on their devices
- Profile-centric configuration
- Optimize administration
Virtualization
- Virtual WAN between sites and Cloud communications
- Able to maintain logical network design and security
- Application-based policy and offload
- Dynamic multi-path optimization
Technology Can be Deployed Anywhere
- Reachability to VeloCloud Orchestrator and VeloCloud Gateway is required
24/7 Service Desk
- Single point of contact for problem escalation and resolution
Performance
CDT has engineered an SDWAN service offering that leverages the benefits of the VeloCloud SDWAN product as well as the low-latency infrastructure of CDT’s Equinix presence to bring the highest level of network connectivity performance for any compute destination.
- Dynamic Path Selection – VMware SD-WAN “Dynamic Multipath Optimization” comprises deep application recognition, automatic link monitoring, auto-detection of provider, and auto-configuration of link characteristics; routing and Quality of Service (QoS) settings.
- Smart QoS – Granular classification of 2,500+ applications enables smart control. Out-of-the-box defaults set the QoS policies for common business objectives with IT required only to establish traffic priority. Knowledge of application profile enables automation of QoS configurations and bandwidth allocations.
- Link Steering and Remediation – On-demand, per-packet link steering is performed automatically based on the measured performance metric, intelligent application learning, the business priority of the application, and link cost. Delivers sub-second blackout and brownout protection to improve application availability. Remediates link degradation through forward error correction, activating jitter buffering and synthetic packet production.
- Application Performance Monitoring – VMware SD-WAN continuously computes a VMware SD-WAN Quality Score to assess the performance of critical voice, video, or data applications at any given time with the ability to alert IT staff. This analysis provides administrators a comprehensive before-and-after view into application behavior on individual links and the VMware SD-WAN enhancements.
- Proactive Monitoring and Auto-notification
Security Benefits
Security | Built-in integration support for: |
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Description | Included Security Services | Cloud Partner-Based Security | On Premise Security as a Virtual Network Function |
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Security Functions | Application Based Firewall, End to End Network Segmentation | IPS, URL Filtering, Anti-bot, Anti-malware, CASB | IPS, URL Filtering, Anti-bot, Anti-malware, Anti-virus |
Delivery Mode | Included | SaaS Partners Prisma, Zscaler, Symantec, CloudGuard Connect | VNF Partners PaloAlto, Check Point |
Management Presentation | Single Pane of Glass for SD-WAN and Security (VeloCloud Orchestrator) | Individual Panes of Glass for SD-WAN and Security (Partner) | Individual Panes of Glass for SD-WAN and Security (Partner) |
The applications listed below have been approved by the CDT Office of Information Security (OIS) to be accessed via the Internet using the CDT SD-WAN Service.
Applications Approved for Access Via the Internet Using the CDT SD-WAN Service | |
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SD-WAN Customers may submit requests to add applications to this list. Requests will be reviewed and responded to by CDT OIS.
Topology
CDT SD-WAN provides a transport-independent secure overlay, enabling the use of broadband Internet with or without traditional MPLS, a cloud network for access to both enterprise and cloud applications, and a business-driven orchestration layer for automation and virtual services insertion.
The SD-WAN Portfolio (PDF) depicts the major components of the CDT SD-WAN topology. The VeloCloud Edge devices are located at branch offices, Headquarters, and Data Centers. The VeloCloud Gateways are typically located close to compute resources. The VeloCloud Orchestrator is a SaaS implementation. SD-WAN provides access to Cloud Service Providers and is transport agnostic.
Roles & Responsibilities
Stage CDT Customer QOS
Planning Schedule design meetings to determine customer requirements and appropriate solutions, include QOS if needed.
Assist with intake document completion.
Provide high-Level design.
Provide cost estimates.Provide requirements and as much information as possible on the intake document.
Participate in design meetings and provide the level of support needed by CDT.Participate in the design meetings and provide input regarding design requirements based on best practices.
Answer any questions related to edge devices.
Provisioning Participate in the design meetings and provide input regarding design requirements based on best practices.
Answer any questions related to edge devices.Be available for building access, test, and turn-up.
Make any necessary LAN changes required for successful installation and assist with troubleshooting.Review configuration if needed, be available during test and turn-up, and assist with troubleshooting.
Support 24 x 7 x 365 CDT Service Desk support for network connectivity.
Collaborate with customer and vendor partners for circuit/hardware troubleshooting and resolution.Plan and augment network changes as needed with CDT. Monitor Edge devices.
Collaborate with CDT for troubleshooting and resolution.
Rates
The rate schedule represents standard CDT services.
Service Description | Service Identifier | Product Name | Unit of Measurement | Rate | Service Code | Notes |
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Broadband Connection | SDWAN | Network Services | Connection | Pass-through + 1.59% CDT Processing Fee | U198 | * - Service requires internet access through Broadband Connection (U198) or Dedicated Internet Service (U798). |
SD WAN Device | SDWAN | Network Services | Device | Pass-through Cost + 4.81% | U498 | |
SD WAN Gateway and Connectivity to CGEN Infrastructure | SDWAN | Network Services | Per Mbps | $14.00 | U502 | |
Business Wifi Access | SDWAN | Network Services | Connection | Pass-through + 1.59% CDT Processing Fee | U504 | |
Business Wifi Equipment | SDWAN | Network Services | Connection | Pass-through + 1.59% CDT Processing Fee | U505 | |
Business Wifi Adjustment | SDWAN | Network Services | One-Time/Per Adjustment | Variable | U506 | |
Business Wifi One-Time Vendor Fee | SDWAN | Network Services | One-Time | Pass-through + 1.59% CDT Processing Fee | U512 | |
Professional Services | SDWAN | Network Services | Hourly | Pass-through Cost + 4.81% | U520 | |
Dedicated Internet Service | SDWAN | Network Services | Connection | Pass-through + 1.59% CDT Processing Fee | U798 | * - Service requires internet access through Broadband Connection (U198) or Dedicated Internet Service (U798). |
Subscriptions to this service are available.
Request service
Customer onboarding to SD-WAN is a two-step process that begins with the Customer submitting a Case/Request for a Design and Cost Estimate for WAN Connection/SDWAN.
Service Request Name | Link |
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SD-WAN Service Onboarding Step 1 - Request a New Network Design and Cost Estimate for SD-WAN
| Order New Network Design and Cost Estimate |
SD-WAN Service Onboarding Step 2 - Request to implement SD-WAN
| Order SD-WAN Implementation |
If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact your CDT Account Lead by using the Account Lead Directory, or call Customer Engagement at (916) 431-5390.
Service Level Objectives
Service Option | Fulfillment Timeframe SLO | Process | Dependencies |
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Network Cost Estimate for: SD-WAN | 95% within 30 calendar days | Network Cost Estimate fulfillment timeframe is for the delivery of initial cost estimate and/or high-level network design for a single Telco vendor at one service/site location
| Based on complexity of customer department’s network design requirements
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ADD SD-WAN | 95% within 135 calendar days |
| Applies to all add, change, move, and upgrade SD-WAN requests
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SD-WAN: MOVE CHANGE UPGRADE | 95% within 90 calendar days |
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DELETE SD-WAN | 95% within 31 calendar days (Remove from monthly billing invoice) 95% within 120 calendar days (Network equipment pickup/removal from customer site) |
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FAQs
1. Can we establish a connection to a data center over the Broadband link?
Yes, you can utilize the broadband internet connection to access data center resources.
2. Can we use a Broadband circuit as a backup link for an MPLS connection to connect to the data center?
Yes, a Broadband circuit can be used as a backup link for an MPLS connection using the SD-WAN overlay.
3. Can we deploy VeloCloud in High Availability (HA) mode?
Yes, VeloCloud Edge supports High Availability (HA) mode.
4. Can we manage our own devices?
Yes, many elements of the SD-WAN edge device may be managed by the customer.
5. Can we migrate completely from MPLS to SD-WAN Broadband?
Yes, data traffic can be migrated to Broadband. The current CALNET contract requires voice traffic to be transported on MPLS circuits only, to meet contractual SLAs.
6. Can we use Broadband as a backup path for voice traffic if the MPLS connection fails?
Yes, voice traffic can be routed to a Broadband link, but only if the primary MPLS connection fails. When the MPLS connection is restored, voice traffic must be routed back to the MPLS connection.