TAMING YOUR VPLS NEEDS

VPLS SOLUTIONS

Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS) is a class of VPN that supports the connection of multiple sites in a single bridged domain over a managed IP/MPLS network.

ADVANTAGES OF VPLS SOLUTIONS

Cheaper Than Private Lines
We don’t need to explain to you that lower costs equals a better bottom line for your SMB.

How Does It Work?
Virtual private LAN service (VPLS) operates on different principles and addresses different needs than MPLS. Based in the data link layer (Layer 2) of a computer network model, a VPLS solution is an Ethernet-based point-to-multipoint virtual private network (VPN) that connects multiple geographically dispersed local area network (LAN) sites, which functionally makes them all appear to be in the same LAN.

Maintain Control
VPLS solutions are more difficult to implement, but they also provide better performance, faster speeds, and better security. Since it relies on labeling to send data from one customer router to another via a single ISP switch, the information contained in the packet (such as IP addresses or routing paths) is never made available to the service provider. With VPLS, organizations retain full control over how data is routed through their networks.

VPLS & Data Centers
As VPLS solutions become less expensive to put into place, many industries are incorporating them into their network architecture to enhance existing MPLS strategies. This is especially important for data center infrastructure, which greatly benefits from strategies that minimize latency and provide tenants with better security. With the connectivity options available in a carrier-neutral colocation facility, building high-performance VPLS solutions can help them to enhance services for their customers.