SD-WAN

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Which of the following is a benefit of SD-WAN?

Reduced WAN usage

Improved application performance (correct)

Increased security

Lower cost

What is the main purpose of SD-WAN?

To optimize WAN connections (correct)

To provide additional security services

To manage egress traffic

To control ingress traffic

What does secure SD-WAN refer to?

A protocol for WAN optimization

A Fortinet product

A security feature within SD-WAN (correct)

A type of firewall

What factors can be used to steer traffic across the WAN in SD-WAN?

Multiple factors including protocol, service, and application Signup and view all the answers

What does SD-WAN control in terms of traffic?

Egress traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for using different types of links to connect sites to private and public networks in SD-WAN?

Hybrid WAN Signup and view all the answers

What does Gartner define software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) as?

A policy-based application path selection Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the features available in Fortinet's implementation of SD-WAN?

Multiple features including IPsec, AD-VPN, link monitoring, advanced routing, internet services database, traffic shaping, UTM inspection, and load balancing Signup and view all the answers

What additional services can be supported through service chaining in SD-WAN?

WAN optimization and firewalls Signup and view all the answers

Which type of traffic can be securely steered using SD-WAN?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which component is the core component of the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution?

FortiGate Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using FortiOS and FortiGate for your SD-WAN solution?

Ability to perform zero touch provisioning Signup and view all the answers

How does a hybrid WAN reduce costs?

By steering more traffic over low-cost fast internet links Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of SD-WAN in terms of application performance?

Ability to steer traffic through the best link that meets application requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of AD-VPN shortcuts in SD-WAN?

To reduce latency for traffic between sites Signup and view all the answers

Which product can be used for zero touch provisioning in an SD-WAN deployment?

FortiManager Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiGate identify applications in SD-WAN?

By using application signatures provided by FortiGuard Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using MPLS links in a hybrid WAN?

To steer critical traffic only Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using FortiSwitch in an SD-WAN branch?

Ability to connect WAN edge and LAN edge devices Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiGate reduce administrative overhead when deploying new applications and sites?

By identifying applications regardless of Layer 3 and Layer 4 information Signup and view all the answers