MPLS IP VPN
The multi-site solution.
MPLS networks are now established as the best means to deliver high quality corporate IP VPN’s. Their popularity stems from their ability to provide QoS over the core network delivering the highest level of performance for business critical applications.
MPLS IP VPN can give your business a connectivity solution that is cost effective, highly manageable and can quickly expand as new locations are added. It also enables multiple networks or offices to be connected via a virtual network that is only shared with other authorised locations, making it inherently secure.
For businesses already running a WAN, using point-to-point circuits or an internet based VPN, an MPLS based IP VPN is a natural upgrade path towards greater performance and security.
The advantages of MPLS IP VPN
An MPLS based IP VPN has many advantages over these historical methods of WAN provision. The table below shows a comparison of the key features.
Table 1 – Comparison of MPLS IP VPN, Mesh point to point and IPSec over Internet networks
|
Feature |
MPLS |
Point to Point Mesh |
IPSec over internet |
|
QoS |
Yes – already enabled on core network |
No |
No |
|
Security |
Traffic separation on core shared network |
No shared network |
IPSec tunnel across public internet |
|
SLA’s |
Guarantees for uptime, bandwidth, latency, packet loss |
Guarantee for uptime |
None |
|
Scalability |
Sites can be added or removed to network in short time period. Only single tail circuit required |
Multiple circuits required for each site giving longer lead times |
Short lead times for adding and removing sites |
|
Management |
CPE and network fully managed by provider |
CPE and network normally managed by customer |
CPE managed by customer. Network cannot be managed |
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