How FortiGate SD-WAN Works

Deployment:

• Hardware and Virtual Appliances:FortiGate SD-WAN can be deployed using Fortinet’s hardware appliances or as virtual appliances in cloud environments.
• Connectivity: Connects to various types of WAN links, including dedicated MPLS circuits, broadband internet, and cellular networks

Configuration:

• Policy-Based Routing:Administrators can configure policies to define how different types of traffic should be routed based on application requirements, link performance, and security needs.
• Automatic Link Detection: Automatically detects and configures new WAN links, simplifying the deployment process.

Traffic Management:

• Application-Based Routing: Routes traffic based on application type, ensuring that critical applications have priority and that non-essential traffic does not impact performance.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitors link performance and adjusts traffic paths to maintain optimal application performance.