{"id":11179,"date":"2022-06-21T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T06:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/?p=11179"},"modified":"2022-06-20T10:38:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T15:38:14","slug":"how-to-transition-from-mpls-to-sd-wan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/how-to-transition-from-mpls-to-sd-wan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transition from MPLS to SD-WAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2022, now more than ever it is vital that an enterprise chooses the computer network which gives them the highest level of functionality possible. With more and more businesses going partially or fully remote in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the question begs: which network will optimize productivity for the enterprise while also being the most sensible choice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the last quarter of a century, enterprises have typically operated using MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) since it completely revolutionized the way computers spoke to one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, MPLS connected systems in a way never seen before. However, as the need to expand our horizons with how we use and interpret data grew, we began to see the limits imposed by MPLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we moved into the digital era, the need for ease of access became prominent. Unfortunately, our current systems failed to give enterprises the ease they needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then came SD-WAN, which completely shifted how we looked at and used our computer networks. SD-WAN uses multiple networks at once and makes networking user-friendly for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every enterprise wants business to run smoothly and effectively. The correct technology must be in place. This guide will help you understand how transitioning to SD-WAN<\/a> from MPLS is done properly when the time comes for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros and Cons of MPLS and SD-WAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that the systems we no longer use aren\u2019t necessarily trash, just as the ones we now hail aren\u2019t all treasures. Let\u2019s take a peek at what makes each system so great (and a few of its drawbacks as well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Multiprotocol Label Switching has long been the go-to choice since it offers mainly one private network. The system connects offices by keeping the shared data in-house (typically at the physical company offices). The system bases itself on the use of hardware primarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n