SD-WAN based Dynamic

Enterprise Services
Offer dynamic branch connectivity and
managed services to enterprises of all sizes

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) currently offer branch connectivity

and managed services to differentiate their overall enterprise services portfolio.
Enterprises are embracing the cloud era and requesting flexible, self-serve, on-demand
services. The rapid adoption of cloud-based applications is driving the need for
new connectivity approaches, which leverage and combine broadband internet
and MPLS-based connectivity.

The existing service delivery architecture has seen little change over the last decade
and is often an impediment to meeting these evolving enterprise requirements.
Software Defined-Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) enhances the overall branch
connectivity approach, and enables new revenue streams while reducing the total
cost of ownership (TCO) compared to existing deployment models.

This solution sheet explains the benefits of and considerations for SD-WAN based
Dynamic Enterprise Services and includes key findings from a Nokia Bell Labs TCO
study, which compares TCO for an SD-WAN to existing deployment models.

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enterprise drivers and architecture evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Evolution of the CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Thin CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Slim CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Thick CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Benefits of SD-WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SD-WAN overlay model enables hybrid WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SD-WAN for greenfield and brownfield deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Policy-based automation with SD-WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service management and orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SD-WAN TCO benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Nokia SD-WAN based Dynamic Enterprise Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SD-WAN use cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Greenfield SD-WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VPN “Off-net” extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Co-existence and migration from an MPLS-based VPN to an SD-WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Managed VAS with thin CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Introduction by offering a suite of dynamic branch connectivity and
managed services supporting self-serve and on-demand
Many CSPs offer branch connectivity and managed capabilities, rapid service deployment and flexible
services to differentiate their enterprise services portfolio. WAN connections across multiple access/last-mile
Managed services include managed WAN services (also technologies, including copper, fiber, or wireless.
referred to as managed router services) and managed
Value-Added Services (VAS). Managed WAN typically Technologies, such as SD-WAN, enhance the overall
includes branch connectivity and endpoint monitoring service delivery model, enabling new revenue streams
services. Managed VAS may include additional options, while reducing the TCO compared to existing deployment
such as security (firewalls), IP communications, application models. This solution sheet reviews the benefits of and
assurance (AA), Network Address Translation (NAT) and considerations for SD-WAN based Dynamic Enterprise
WAN optimization services. Services and provides key findings from a Nokia Bell
Labs TCO study, which compares the Present Mode of
The services architecture has seen little change over the Operation (PMO) model to physical CPE at the customer
last decade. The existing physical customer premises premises to SD-WAN based On-Net and Off-Net models.
equipment (CPE)-based model with its associated
challenges is often a showstopper in the overall CSP
business case for new or expanded services. These
Enterprise drivers and
challenges include deployment complexity and higher
TCO due to the need for multiple and frequent CPE
architecture evolution
churn—typically one per VAS and multiple variants The PMO for existing branch connectivity and managed
depending on the scale of the service and features services delivery relies on physical CPE deployed at the
being offered. Additionally, enterprises are increasingly customer premises and is often a barrier to new service
accessing and moving applications to the cloud. As a deployments or service expansion. Enterprises are
result, they are looking for new connectivity approaches, embracing the new cloud-based IT consumption model
using a mix of internet broadband and MPLS-based and expect their network services to be as dynamic as
connectivity, when implementing their WAN. their cloud environments. This is driving the need for
a new approach to service delivery. Table 1 outlines
TBR predicts managed VAS services will rise from enterprise requirements, challenges with the current
$US 80.6 billion in 2016 to more than $US 92.4 billion in model, as well as the desired characteristics of the
2018.1 To protect and grow revenues, CSPs can benefit evolved architecture.
from the significant opportunity for managed services

1 TBR: “IT Services from Global Operator Business Revenues Forecast”,

December 13, 2016.

Table 1. Enterprise requirements and desired characteristics of evolved architecture

Enterprise requirements Challenges with current model Desired characteristics of evolved architecture
Support for a range of network • Need for multiple physical CPE variants increases • Flexibility to support and add network functions
and value-added functions CapEx and new services with improved TCO
• Complex service provisioning and troubleshooting
increases OpEx
Rapid service deployment • Manual processes result in unacceptable delays • Automation with removal of manual configuration
• Inflexible CPE architectures may require CPE • Quick service deployment times
replacement to introduce new features • Software flexibility to introduce new features and
functionality
Flexible hybrid WAN (wireless/ • Need for specialized CPE, and limited manageability/ • Simplified deployment model with single point of
internet/MPLS) connectivity control increases complexity and costs management
Business policy enabled WAN • Requires manual and independent processes for • Ability to auto-tune traffic and application
network performance, auditing, and compliance performance requirements and self-administrate
with compliance to industries’ regulations/standards

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Evolution of the CPE The base set of functions supported by a slim CPE
include base IP routing, access control list (ACL),
Service delivery at the branch location is being quality of service (QoS) and IPsec. The slim CPE can be
transformed through SDN and Network Functions enriched with functions that run locally out of the box,
Virtualization (NFV) technology. The type of CPE at the such as application recognition, network performance
branch location is dependent on the service deployment measurements, and application-aware routing (AAR).
model. The CPE device may be physical or a software Additional advanced functions may be supported using
application, which runs on a server or compute platform. VNFs located in the cloud (CO/POP or DC).
Each CPE type and deployment model offers its own
benefits and considerations depending on the business Thick CPE
goals and requirements. The CPE types listed below are The thick CPE model is best suited for branch sites,
gaining industry acceptance and relate to the extent of which have a requirement for network functions to be
functionality supported on each and do not dictate the specifically located and implemented at the customer
CPE implementation (i.e., the implementation may involve premises. For example, these sites would include a
physical CPE or an application run on a server or compute site that needs WAN optimization or sites that need
type platform). advanced security functions deployed on the premises.
The thick CPE or branch in a box may be implemented
Thin CPE with or without the control of a central SDN controller.
In the classical enterprise services model, the CPE is a When implemented without the control of a central SDN
combination of hardware and software with advanced controller, the thick CPE model requires additional OpEx
features and functionality. Deploying this type of CPE is in order to implement management and orchestration
typically labor and cost intensive; the same applies to of the thick CPE installed at each site.
subsequent on-site interventions.
The goal is to address these issues by leveraging NFV to Benefits of SD-WAN
move most of the CPE functionality to the CSP network. SD-WAN extends SDN benefits in datacenters to the
In this model, the IP routing and advanced functions enterprise WAN and branch sites. It supports policy-
run as Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) in a Central based automation enabled with a centralized datacenter
Office/Point-of-Presence (CO/POP) or datacenter (DC). SDN controller, allowing network resources to be
The device at the customer premises functionally dynamically provisioned. It supports an overlay model,
becomes a Layer 2 bridge, and is referred to as a thin CPE. which is independent of the underlying transport layer,
The thin CPE model requires that a tunnel be set up from with support for multiple hybrid WAN links and flexible
the customer premises to the CO/POP or DC where the connectivity options.
VNFs with VAS are located. This model may be a good
SD-WAN overlay model enables hybrid WAN
approach to expand market reach to the Small Office
Home Office (SOHO) market, which does not typically A key difference between the PMO and SD-WAN model is
require a complex set of features and functions at that the WAN connectivity is independent of the network
customer premises. Additionally, the ability to move infrastructure and runs as an overlay in the SD-WAN
local CPE functions, and offer them centrally, provides model. This independence provides flexibility for service
a path to evolve services or offer new VAS. reach and support for hybrid WANs that combine a mix
of internet broadband and MPLS-based WAN links over
Slim CPE multiple access/last-mile technologies, including copper,
fiber, or wireless. SD-WAN supports a centralized policy
The slim CPE is a customer premises device, which works
engine, which defines, deploys, and enforces the overall
under the control of a central SDN controller, typical
SD-WAN platform’s capability.
of an SD-WAN deployment model. The SD-WAN model
features tightly integrated CPE and integral policy-based The SD-WAN controller programs the SD-WAN CPE at
automation, which help reduce service provisioning costs the customer premises with the network overlay paths,
for site moves adds and changes. which form the enterprise WAN. The SD-WAN CPE is used
for SD-WAN based branch connectivity and managed
services. It could be slim CPE or thick CPE, depending
on the functionality required on the enterprise premises.

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Figure1. SD-WAN deployment model

Service orchestration
Customer
portal SDN control and
NFV MANO
infrastructure management

Enterprise A
Site A1
SD-WAN Internet
CPE
SDN
controller
Enterprise B VAS
Site B1
VAS
Thin CPE xDSL/FTTx
IP/MPLS network
Ethernet
(On-net)
Wireless
VAS
VAS
Thick CPE VAS
Enterprise B
Site B2
CSP data center
SD-WAN
CPE

Enterprise A IP connectivity
Site A2 xDSL/FTTx (Off-net)
SD-WAN Ethernet
CPE Wireless

Enterprise B
Site B3
SD-WAN
CPE

SD-WAN for greenfield and brownfield deployments In Figure 1, enterprise A (with sites A1, A2) is an example
SD-WAN, with its in-built, secure, overlay-based approach, of a greenfield deployment (all sites based on SD-WAN).
offers CSPs the unique ability to mix and match available A greenfield deployment may apply to an incumbent
network and access technologies across an on-net operator that is extending its services portfolio with an
and off-net footprint for greenfield and brownfield SD-WAN to meet the service demand from enterprises
deployment scenarios. This allows CSPs to serve the or to a challenger CSP that wishes to gain a competitive
enterprise customer base across the widest footprint advantage by adopting a disruptive technology like
possible, thereby increasing the addressable market with SD-WAN. The CSP implements site A1 using an overlay
improved responsiveness to create market advantage. implemented over the CSP’s on-net network assets
For example, if an SD-WAN customer requests a new site (MPLS-based VPN, broadband internet or wireless). For
that does not have immediate access to fiber or copper, sites, such as site A2 that are not within the CSP’s service
a wireless connection can be used until fixed connectivity footprint, the CSP may leverage off-net connectivity by
can be sourced. This provides the CSP with an immediate either collaborating with an out-of-region provider or
revenue stream and addresses the customer’s need having the enterprise choose its preferred broadband
for faster delivery of connectivity services. Once access or wireless provider.
fiber or copper is sourced, the wireless connection can
be used as a failover mechanism.

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Enterprise B is an example of a brownfield deployment. and orchestration. The ETSI NFV Industry Specification
Brownfield deployment applies primarily to an operator Group (ISG) has defined a three-part software model
that currently offers managed services to its enterprise for deploying and managing virtual services. The Virtual
customers. Sites B1 and B2 are currently implemented Infrastructure Manager (VIM) accesses and allocates
with an MPLS-based, VPN-based managed service, and compute, storage, and networking resources. The VNF
use physical CPE devices on the customer premises. An Manager (VNFM) manages the onboarding and life cycle
SD-WAN helps extend the existing managed services of each VNF. Finally, Network Functions Virtualization
footprint to support evolving requirements from Orchestration (NFVO) retains a model of the network
enterprises. The existing managed service may be service, orchestrates the onboarding of the VNFs, and
extended to support off-net locations by implementing manages the services by establishing, cataloging, and
the off-net site (e.g., site B3) using the SD-WAN model. managing the resources required for the chain of VNFs
Additionally, site B2 may be augmented with SD-WAN that creates an enterprise service.
CPE when a higher speed CPE device is required as part
These service management and orchestration layers
of the enterprise’s WAN evolution.
combine to support and enable rapid service deployment,
on-demand service automation, network resource
Policy-based automation with SD-WAN
optimization and service assurance functions.
The SD-WAN overlay model changes the deployment
environment by abstracting (i.e., separating and SD-WAN TCO benefits
simplifying) the customer service from the underlying The Nokia Bell Labs TCO study compares the PMO model
network transport. Policy-based automation is an integral using physical CPE at the customer premises to SD-WAN
part of the SD-WAN model. The centrally managed self- with two CSP deployment models. In the On-Net model,
service portal and policy-based management functions IP connectivity comes from inside the CSP’s network
help reduce service provisioning costs for site moves, footprint. In the Off-Net model, IP connectivity extends
adds, and changes. The centralized management beyond the CSP’s network footprint.
functionality lets CSPs empower their enterprise
customer to serve themselves for all aspects of the In the On-Net model, the study reveals that SD-WAN offers
service. This includes initial deployment of the service, 46 percent TCO savings compared to the PMO model.
as well as implementing service-wide policy changes and This model offers the CSP significant OpEx savings due to
policies for advanced networking functions. The self- its automated provisioning model, which does not need
serve model significantly reduces the OpEx requirement truck rolls for service deployment or maintenance. These
for service provisioning. The SD-WAN model provides a savings continue to increase over time with increased
framework for implementing a business policy enabled traffic. For example, savings increase to 48 percent with
WAN with the ability to provide network reporting on a two-times traffic increase over the five-year forecast.
inventory and compliance information. In the Off-Net model, the study reveals SD-WAN offers
The SD-WAN model offers the potential to improve 45 percent TCO savings compared to the PMO model.
the overall TCO compared to the PMO through the This model enables the CSP to provide services globally,
combination of customer self-serve capabilities, vastly extending the service footprint. Two factors need
policy-based automation, and integrated CPE. to be assessed in this model. First, access connectivity
costs are a key consideration as these costs are based
Service management and orchestration on business internet connectivity with IPsec-enabled
uplinks paid to a third-party connectivity partner. The CSP
Service management and orchestration is integral to and
does not provide site connectivity. Second, this model
a key element for enabling agile and automated branch
may have implications for SLA parameters and related
connectivity and managed services based on SD-WAN.
service guarantees, such as type of service tier, service
The customer portal enables enterprises to request, provisioning, repair times, and service performance.
change, and monitor their services on-demand. The Taking these factors into consideration, many service
service orchestration layer, combined with the SDN control providers are considering the Off-Net model in
(WAN and datacenter), infrastructure management (IP combination with the On-Net model or for extending
domain manager) and NFV Management and Orchestration an existing managed service using an MPLS-based
(MANO) layers, enables end-to-end service management VPN to support off-net locations.

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Nokia SD-WAN based Dynamic The Nokia CloudBand portfolio provides NFV MANO,
making it simple to reliably host, automate, and manage
Enterprise Services VNF-based services. With the Nokia CloudBand portfolio,
CSPs benefit from the rapid pace of open-source
Nokia offers CSPs a solution for delivering dynamic innovation while using a fully supported, carrier-grade
enterprise services that help address increasing product that is ready for deployment. It is integrated
enterprise demands for choice and flexibility. The Nokia with the Nokia NSP and Nuage Networks VNS to manage
Dynamic Enterprise Services offering combines existing end-to-end service activation workflows.
IP routing and optical networking infrastructure with SDN,
NFV, as well as service management and orchestration, The Nokia Virtual Networks Orchestration (VNO) solution
enabling CSPs to improve TCO and deliver innovative enables broad automation across the WAN, SD-WAN and
services to multinational and large enterprises in datacenter. It leverages Nuage Networks VNS-delivered
addition to small- and medium-sized businesses. SD-WAN services to dynamically connect existing WAN
services and new hybrid services to branches faster.
Nokia SD-WAN based Dynamic Enterprise Services For branches connected through out-of-network clouds
solutions enable CSPs to offer dynamic branch or the internet, VNO can automate IPsec VPN creation
connectivity, managed WAN, and managed value-added dynamically. Furthermore, VNO can automate setup for
services, connecting enterprises to cloud resources delivery of value-added cloud services to branches.
and applications. The solutions include networking and
orchestration elements, which together enable agile The Nokia Service Orchestration Solution for dynamic
and assured enterprise services. branch connectivity and managed services is a turnkey
but modular software solution that enables CSPs to
The Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) deliver enterprise services with unprecedented reduction
is an SDN platform that can be used to deliver an SDN in cost and time while also boosting variety and quality.
solution for the datacenter called Nuage Networks Pre-integration and testing dramatically reduces service
Virtualized Cloud Services (VCS). The Nuage Networks roll-out time, and state-of-the-art business, service,
Virtualized Network Services (VNS) is an SD-WAN solution, and network orchestration reduces service delivery
(which includes SD-WAN CPE and a Network Services costs. Services include networking, storage, distribution,
Gateway [NSG]) that integrates the datacenter network of security, unified communication, and vertical market-
private and public clouds with the enterprise WAN to offer specific business applications, involving both Nokia
seamless networking from the branch to the datacenter and third-party partner VNF-based services.
using the Nuage Networks VSP.
The Nokia NSP enables network-aware service automation
and service-aware traffic optimization across the IP and
optical domains. When an SD-WAN service is established
over the CSP’s IP/MPLS network infrastructure, the Nokia
NSP creates a series of underlay tunnels with varying
degrees of QoS. Next, the NSP dynamically maps each
SD-WAN overlay tunnel to the appropriate underlay
based on the stated QoS requirements.

The Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS)

is an SD-WAN solution that integrates the datacenter
network of private and public clouds with the enterprise
WAN to offer seamless networking from the branch to
the datacenter using the Nuage Networks VSP.

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SD-WAN use cases
Greenfield SD-WAN
Over-the-top
This use case applies to an incumbent CSP extending its services portfolio with SD-WAN to
meet the service demand or to a challenger CSP that wants to gain a competitive advantage
by adopting a disruptive technology, such as SD-WAN. This is a competitively priced overlay
offering typically without SLAs and QoS, but with support for hybrid WANs that combine a mix
of internet broadband and MPLS-based WAN links over multiple access/last-mile technologies,
including copper, fiber, or wireless.
This use case can be implemented using Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS).
This solution allows for a Layer 2 and Layer 3 experience with multiple VPNs (e.g., R&D, sales,
human resources), including an extranet for partners. If security is required because the
underlay is untrusted (e.g., internet), then IPsec can be enabled.

One-to-one with MPLS

An incumbent CSP can also use its existing MPLS underlay to deliver SD-WANs with stringent
SLAs whose QoS is similar to the MPLS-based VPN offering. They can also complement this
service with VAS through service chaining—either from the DC or
the customer premises.

Figure 2. Greenfield SD-WAN

Nuage
Networks
VSD

Branch 2
Nuage
Networks FW DHCP PBR QoS
VSC
Branch 1

FW DHCP PBR QoS

Nuage Networks NSG LAN

LAN Nuage Networks NSG

Internet/MPLS Branch 3
network
FW DHCP PBR QoS

NSG Network Services Gateway

VSC Virtual Services Controller
VSD Virtual Services Directory

Nuage Networks NSG LAN

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VPN “Off-net” extension
When an existing VPN needs to be expanded with a new site in a location outside the CSP’s
connectivity footprint and where no MPLS-based VPN connection is available, the off-net
use case can be applied.
The new site can be equipped with a Nuage Networks NSG and connected to the existing VPN.
As shown in Figure 3, there are different possibilities for interworking (I/W), such as IPsec spoke
termination at the MPLS PE, MPLS PE interworking using the NSG Border Router functionality,
or a classic PE-CE handoff relationship.

Figure 3. Off-net extension services

Nuage
Networks
VSD
IP VPN provider

Nuage
Networks
VSC

CE PE Branch
IP VPN
PE

IPsec
CE PE Nuage Networks NSG Users
Wholesale/Internet

Interworking

Co-existence and migration from an MPLS-based VPN to an SD-WAN

This use case is applicable in two ways. When an enterprise customer wants to expand its network
with SD-WAN sites while retaining its existing MPLS-based VPN sites, the CSP can offer a service
hybrid. For further differentiation, the CSP can offer multiple uplinks using MPLS, the internet, and
LTE. The CSP can also migrate its MPLS-based VPN customers to an SD-WAN solution. The remark
that pertained to the interworking possibilities also applies here.
In the Nuage Networks VNS solution, application-aware routing provides intelligent forwarding
of application traffic to ensure that pre-defined, per application performance metrics are met.

Figure 4. Co-existence and migration from an MPLS-based VPN to an SD-WAN

Nuage
IP VPN provider Networks
VSD

Nuage
Networks HQ
CE PE VSC
MPLS-based
VPN PE HQ
Nuage Networks NSG

CE PE SD-WAN
Nuage Networks NSG

Interworking
Nuage Networks NSG Nuage Networks NSG
HQ HQ

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Managed VAS with thin CPE
This use case applies to an existing customer as well as a new customer. CSPs with a large installed
base of MPLS-based VPNs (both Layer 2 and Layer 3) can help enterprise customers accelerate
their adoption of cloud-based IT assets. The CSP can enhance services, offering them an app-store
and automation of VAS through service chaining.
The CSP overcomes CPE deployment complexity and higher TCO (due to the need for multiple and
frequent CPE churn) by leveraging NFV in the CO/POP or DC to move most of the CPE functionality
to the CSP network. The ability to move local CPE functions and offer them centrally provides a
path to evolve services or offer new VAS through service chaining. For these sites, a tunneling
mechanism (thin CPE model) from the customer premises to the CO/POP or DC where the VNFs
with VAS is required.

Figure 5. Managed VAS with thin CPE

Nuage
Internet Networks
VSP
Tunnel
SOHO
Thin CPE
VAS-1
VAS-3

MPLS-based VPN VAS-2

VAS-4
Business
Thin CPE

Service provider offering

“Networking part” “Service chaining part”

Conclusion
SD-WAN offers a new and innovative approach for enabling dynamic branch connectivity, managed
WAN services, and managed VAS. It automates the overall branch connectivity approach, enabling
new revenue streams while reducing TCO compared to existing deployment models. CSPs can
benefit by offering their enterprise customers new SD-WAN based services. Additionally, SD-WAN
helps to extend and enhance existing managed services based on VPN underlay approaches.
Nokia offers a complete suite of networking and service orchestration solutions, which enable
CSPs to offer SD-WAN based Dynamic Enterprise Services.

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Acronyms
AA Application Assurance OSS Operations Support System
CO/POP Central Office/Point-of-Presence SD-WAN Software Defined-Wide Area Networking
CPE Customer Premises Equipment SDN Software-Defined Networking
CSP Communication Service Provider VAS Value-Added Services
DC Data center VIM Virtual Infrastructure Manager
IP VPN IP Virtual Private Network VNF Virtualized Network Function
MANO Management and Orchestration VNFM Virtualized Network Function Manager
MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching TCO Total Cost of Ownership
NAT Network Address Translation QoS Quality of Service
NFV Network Functions Virtualization VSC Virtual Services Controller
NFVO Network Functions Virtualization Orchestration VSD Virtual Services Directory
NSG Network Services Gateway VSP Virtualized Services Platform

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