Discover 5 key cloud networking basics for your organization
Summary
This boils down to two main architecture types: public and private cloud environments, according to Andrew Froehlich, president of West Gate Networks. Proper monitoring tools are crucial for cloud deployments, said Amy Larsen DeCarlo, principal analyst at Current Analysis, because visibility into network resources, performance and security can protect against potential threats. As hybrid cloud networking evolves, automation will also play a role in enhancing these services, DeCarlo said. WAN-cloud exchange benefits include secure connectivity between organizations and cloud providers, as well as more consistent network performance. Together, WAN-cloud exchanges and SD-WAN can provide another connection path between cloud environments and the data traffic moving between those points.