Optimization tools boost efficiency and reduce strain on bandwidth.
Determine the makeup of traffic by protocol.
Review network topology and utilization.
change in the next 18 to 24 months.
points on the network using at least three ?
before-and-after measures along the way.
mass. They also work on improving technique.
Similarly, adding powerful ? and expensive ?
deliver major gains is WAN optimization.
capabilities, and reduce bandwidth costs.
return on investment with such benefits.
primary drivers toward WAN optimization.
using [a combination of ] caching and compression,"
requires fewer trips across the WAN.
Microsoft's Common Internet File System.
There is no single approach to WAN optimization.
time since implementing WAN optimization.
is playing a key role in driving WAN optimization.
reduce the number of servers required.
as part of their managed services offerings.
$25,000, depending on the scope of features.
Networks, Packeteer and Silver Peak.
and ongoing maintenance reasonably painless."
thanks from our proof-of-concept users,"
Maggie Biggs is a freelance writer.