Summary

In this chapter, we provided an understanding of what SD-WAN is, why to use SD-WAN, how to use SD-WAN, when to use SD-WAN, and what SD-WAN looks like when integrated with SASE.

SD-WAN and SASE, while not codependent, provide increased value when effectively integrated. An orchestrated SASE solution that leverages SD-WAN and is integrated via API, templated, and operated via AIOps reduces the human capital investment needed for long-term operational success.

All SD technologies are rapidly evolving at a pace that means that legacy technology department processes have become ineffective and must be redefined. Perhaps the human process for designing, building, deploying, integrating, securing, and operating future solutions should be SD.

In Part 2 of this book, we will get more technical with the SASE technical perspective.

In the next chapter, SASE Detail, we will take a deep dive into what comprises the SASE Service, with these sections on the service: Definition...