Is Your Network WAN Optimization Really Helping?

Data Center Knowledge (Dec 16 2011)

1. When considering WAN optimization solutions, the two most common metrics for measuring effectiveness are the data reduction rate, which looks at data compression on the network, and throughput, which looks the rate of successive packet delivery. Both metrics are excellent for point-in-time analysis, and they provide clear numbers that are easy to understand and compare. WAN Optimization’s Compound Effect There is a third metric, however, that is often overlooked. It is the compound effect, a measure of the combined effects of both reduction and acceleration. The ideal vantage point for observing the compound effect is at the endpoints generating the WAN traffic being optimized. Given both reduction and improved throughput, a solution’s real value is its impact on endpoint performance and whether it helps the organization achieve the lowest possible RTOs (Recovery Time Objectives) and RPOs (Recovery Point Objectives) , and thus meet or improve their BCDR (Business Continuity ... (Read Full Article)

   Bookmark or Share this article

Login to comment.