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Is VLAN, VPN and SD-WAN part of network virtualization [closed]

Network Engineering

I have to make research about network virtualization. Here is my subject : Virtualization in networks: NFV (Network Function Virtualization), SDN (Software Defined Networks). In the topic, it only specifies NFV and SDN, but I was wondering if VPN, VLAN and SD-WAN could be considered network virtualization or not.

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IP Conflict and VPN-Based Overlay Network Setup over WAN / VPN Solutions for Sites with Overlapping IP Address Ranges

Network Engineering

One of my biggest challenges here is determining how to establish an overlay network over the WAN. Another challenge is that the network infrastructures in SITE A and SITE B share the same IP blocks, and I cannot change them. How can I configure this network without causing any IP conflicts?

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Rethinking Enterprise VPN Solutions: Designing Scalable VPN Connectivity

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To keep business functioning as best as possible, enterprises need to provide secure remote connectivity to the corporate network and cloud-based resources for their remote workers. In the early days of Coronavirus lockdowns, some countries saw a surge in VPN use that more than doubled the typical pre-pandemic demand.

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IPSEC or SSL VPN?

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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is one of the most used solutions to access an organization's data remotely and to provide interconnectivity between networks across different locations. Just about every firewall vendor provides their own VPN deployment option which could be via a client, clientless, or both.

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SDP/ZTNA vs. VPN

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Once Upon a VPN … In todays challenging reality, remote access has become a basic requirement for businesses of all kinds, sizes, and locations. Is VPN still relevant? Over two decades ago VPN was the technology for providing secure remote access to the Internet. Yet, VPN fails to address these capabilities.

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What Makes For a Good VPN?

Akins IT

What is a Virtual Private Network? A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. A VP N creates a virtualized network between two physically separate networks. Why use a VPN? One of the core reasons that people use VPN's is to secure their network, while increasing their privacy.

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Alternatives to VPN for Remote Access

CATO Networks

The most common enterprise remote access technology is Virtual Private Networking (VPN). A VPN client is installed on the users devices laptops, smartphones, tablets to connect over the Internet to a server in the headquarters. However, VPNs were built to enable short duration connectivity for a small subset of the users.

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