Application Guide
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Is Cloud Network Management Right for Your Organization?
Cloud network management can benet any organization that is connected to the
Internet. Here are some key considerations when making this decision:
Increased IT Efciency
Cloud network management will reduce the workload for your IT department, saving
time and money. There is no premises-based network controller to setup and maintain.
Remote network management is made easier with a secure cloud login from any
device. ‘Zero-touch’ deployment means that IT staff can spend less time travelling.
Multiple Locations & Centralized IT Department
Cloud-based network management systems make management of multiple sites from
a single location much easier and more reliable. With one login, IT staff can quickly
monitor and recongure multiple locations. Without the need for a controller at each
location, setup is more efcient and there is one less potential point of failure.
Internet Reliability
In order for network management tasks to be performed with a cloud-based system,
a connection to the internet is needed. However, since Internet connectivity is so
pervasive today and the reliability of connections in most places is as good as other
utilities, this is usually an inconsequential factor when considering cloud network
management. Any concerns about network management uptime can be mitigated
by using two Internet service providers for redundancy so that if one service provider
fails, then the other one could maintain the Internet connection. A cellular Internet
service may also be an option for one of the connections.
Special Requirements
Cloud-based network controllers are feature rich, and provide many congurations
and monitoring options. However, cloud-based controllers are a newer technology
than premises-based controllers and may not yet provide all of the detailed
conguration options offered by their premises-based counterparts. For example,
cloud-based controllers may not yet have fully integrated multi-factor authentication
(MFA) where more than a user ID and password is required to access the network. If
your network has specialist requirements, then a more detailed comparison of cloud vs
premises controller options should be made.