03-01-2010 11:11 PM - edited 03-04-2019 07:40 AM
Hi Guys
I Have 4 sites connected to the H.O using MPLS VPN as primary connection now am thinking to add DSL Connection as backup using IPSec VPN..
Questions
1) is it a good solution as redubdancy?
2)what is the steps to accomplish that?
4)am i right in my proposal?
3)What is the difference between MPLS VPN and IPSec VPN
THANKS
03-02-2010 01:32 AM
Hi,
1) is it a good solution as redundancy?
I think so, I would get one with a service level aggreement and go with a different provider than the one that provides your MPLS VPN.
2)what is the steps to accomplish that?
Depends how you have setup the routing. Do you use static routes or a routing protocol?
4)am i right in my proposal?
I think it's a good idea. Should be quite cheap and will allow your business to function while a fault with the main connection is being repaired.
3)What is the difference between MPLS VPN and IPSec VPN
With a MPLS VPN your traffic and routing information is separate from other companies in the MPLS cloud but typically not encrypted.
Thanks
Chris
03-02-2010 01:37 AM
Hi chris
1)can y share ur experience with project like that in such a way
2)what the ideal bandwidth could be
Thanks
03-02-2010 02:37 AM
Hi,
1)can y share ur experience with project like that in such a way
I have never been involved in setting this up.
2)what the ideal bandwidth could be
You would really need to find out how much bandwidth you currently use and decide if you want to operate a full service when the main connection fails or a reduced one (due to lower link speed). You would also need to think about traffic patterns for instance are users at the branch offices uploading or mainly downloading from the HQ.
I use MRTG to monitor bandwidth, there is a windows and linux version. Once you know how much bandwidth you use you will be able to decide on the DSL package you need for each branch and the HQ.
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