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We\u2019ll also show you\u00a0exactly how a modern\u00a0WAN optimization solution\u00a0works in the face of Resilio Active Everywhere\u00a0<\/strong>(formerly Resilio Connect)\u2014 our WAN-optimized data replication, sync, and file gateway solution. Resilio works well for any type of IP network: from poor quality, low-bandwidth connection (VSAT, cell, WiFI, or intermittent broadband) to the fastest networks over distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for an overview of Resilio’s UDP-based approach for faster networks.<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Specifically, you\u2019ll learn how Resilio Platform delivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Companies like <\/em>Cisco<\/em>, Exxon, Mercedes-Benz, Blizzard, Warner Brothers, and more use Resilio Platform to achieve incredibly fast, reliable, and efficient file transfer, sync, and <\/em>replication<\/em>. For more details on how Resilio can help you accelerate WAN transfers over any network, <\/em>schedule a demo with our team<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The term WAN acceleration refers to various techniques and solutions that aim to increase the speed and efficiency of data transfer across WANs (wide area networks). These techniques help companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many WAN acceleration techniques that can deliver these benefits by targeting issues like latency, duplication, chattiness, and others that typically occur when moving data across large distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the most commonly used techniques are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Put simply, there\u2019s a ton of variety when it comes to WAN optimization techniques. As a result, there are also many different WAN acceleration solutions that can apply different combinations of these techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SD-WAN<\/strong> (<\/strong>software-defined<\/strong>wide area network<\/strong>) solutions<\/strong> emerged first. They allow companies to centrally manage multiple WAN links, optimize network traffic, cache, dedupe, and compress chatty apps at the edge. There are both software-based SD-WANs like Silver Peak and Riverbed and hardware-based SD-WAN acceleration appliances products like Cisco\u2019s 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, newer WAN accelerators like Resilio Active Everywhere<\/strong> are designed to obtain full utilization of bandwidth by replacing the more standard TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) with the faster and more efficient UDP (User Datagram Protocol). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, we\u2019ll look at three solutions from each category, with a focus on their main benefits and use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These solutions use the UDP, instead of the more standard TCP. UDP-based tools enable companies to overcome TCP\u2019s downsides (mainly the fact that latency and packet loss degrade its performance) and obtain full utilization of bandwidth by pushing data as efficiently as possible across the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes UDP-based WANs a good fit if you\u2019re looking to move large files or large numbers of files to multiple endpoints across the globe quickly and reliably.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Active Everywhere<\/a> uses a proprietary, UDP-based WAN optimization technology and a unique P2P architecture to transfer or synchronize payloads of any size across any network, quickly, reliably, and efficiently irrespective of distance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform incorporates elements of traditional WAN optimization, like caching and data deduplication. Our solution also leverages UDP to get data across networks that have high latency and packet loss in a smart, reliable, and predictable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use Resilio for use cases around data transfer, sync, and replication like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike most SD-WANs and UDP-based WAN optimization solutions, Resilio Active Everywhere’s P2P replication architecture lets every device with a Resilio agent on it transfer data simultaneously. As a result, you can eliminate single points of failure, replicate data in any direction, and sync multiple endpoints simultaneously.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the next sections, we\u2019ll discuss exactly how Resilio Platform works and how it can help you achieve fast, reliable, and secure transfers across all networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform uses a proprietary, UDP-based transfer protocol called Zero Gravity Transport\u2122 (ZGT) that intelligently analyzes the underlying network. It does that by measuring <\/strong>packet loss<\/strong>, <\/strong>latency<\/strong>, and <\/strong>throughput<\/strong> over time<\/strong>, which enables it to automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re interested in how this technology works, check out our detailed WAN Optimization Whitepaper<\/a>. In a nutshell: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform can also save you time and reduce the strain on your network<\/strong> when there\u2019s an outage, network failure, or another similar issue with checksum restarts. Checksum restarts allow our solution to resume the transfer where it left off once your system is up and running again, so you\u2019re not transferring the same data all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ZGT is also optimized for unreliable networks. <\/strong>You can always rely on it to replicate, sync, or transfer data from the edge to a centralized location in the cloud or in your data centers in predictable timeframes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This versatility and reliability make it ideal for tons of scenarios, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re interested in how this technology can benefit your business, we have a free speed calculator on our website<\/a>. You can use it to estimate how much time Resilio Platform can help you save based on your use case.<\/p>\n\n\n As we said earlier, bandwidth management is crucial for avoiding network congestion and poor WAN performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why Resilio Platform lets you create bandwidth utilization policies that govern how much bandwidth each endpoint can use<\/strong> during certain times of the day and on certain days of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is controlled via our Central Management Console (which we discuss in a bit) and Bandwidth Scheduler. The Scheduler lets you create and edit these schedules and later assign them to groups of Resilio agents.<\/p>\n\n\n As you can see in the image, you can choose to use the full available bandwidth or limit the receiving and sending rates.<\/strong> You can also add up to five custom rules, each dictating limits to upload and download speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details on how this capability works, refer to this article on our Bandwidth Scheduler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many replication<\/a>, file transfer<\/a>, and WAN optimization solutions<\/a> use a point-to-point architecture. This architecture comes in one of two flavors \u2014 client-server and \u201cfollow-the-sun\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In both cases, you\u2019re faced with some serious downsides. Transfers are limited to two devices at a time, so speeds are limited and unpredictable. <\/strong>In the case of client-server transfers, you\u2019re also dealing with cloud hopping \u2014 the requirement for servers to share data with the hub first before it can be transferred to the entire environment \u2014 which leads to even more slowdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, there\u2019s always a single point of failure. <\/strong>If one of the devices transferring data experiences an outage, network failure, or any other issue, the transfer process gets interrupted and has to start over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to these limitations, point-to-point solutions aren\u2019t a good choice for syncing large files<\/a> (and large numbers of files) or syncing to many endpoints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform uses a unique P2P (peer-to-peer) architecture that avoids all these downsides.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Specifically, P2P lets every device in your environment take part in the transfer of files simultaneously. This means you can take full advantage of your environment\u2019s bandwidth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The more servers you have, the faster the transfer time. This is in stark contrast to point-to-point environments where transfer speeds slow down with more devices because transfers only ever occur between two of them at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n Resilio Platform also uses file chunking to separate files into chunks and transfer them independently from each other. This combination of capabilities has a few key benefits for organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, the combination of P2P architecture, file chunking, and WAN optimization makes Resilio Platform an incredibly fast, reliable, efficient, and flexible solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few examples of how companies in different industries use Resilio\u2019s versatile capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to overcoming the impact of latency and packet loss, Resilio Platform is very efficient when it comes to moving and deduplicating data across any network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our solution detects and only transfers the changed portion of files.<\/strong> That way, unnecessary data never gets transferred over the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, you have the option to selectively <\/strong>cache<\/strong> files on local devices<\/strong>, which is a great option for frequently accessed files. It can help you minimize expenses and reduce cloud egress costs<\/a> because users don\u2019t have to download locally cached files from the cloud every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio also has two other key features for increasing efficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our engineers are also constantly working to make Resilio Platform even more efficient. In a recent update, we reduced the average memory footprint required on replication jobs by 80% by optimizing time, merging, CPU usage, indexing, storage I\/O, and end-to-end transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Resilio gives users easy, efficient, and low-<\/strong>latency<\/strong> access to all your data<\/strong> (or to the files you\u2019ve shared with them). This is done through a unified interface that operates much like Microsoft OneDrive, which is familiar and intuitive for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n For example, say you have data stored across on-prem environments and cloud storage services like Azure Blobs, Amazon S3, and Google Storage. Using TSS, your team can get a unified view of all these files and download the ones they want to your on-prem devices (where they can be cached locally). Files that are not fully downloaded remain in the cloud but still appear local, which saves local storage capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform is a cloud-agnostic software that builds on open standards, open file formats, and a multi-cloud architecture. It\u2019s also a software-only solution, so you don\u2019t need to purchase new hardware and train your team on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means you can install Resilio and use it with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The deployment options and Resilio\u2019s software-only nature allow you to set up our solution on your existing infrastructure and begin transferring, syncing, and replicating data in as little as two hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This flexibility also helps you avoid vendor lock-in. For example, you can just as easily and reliably move your data across the networks of cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP, Backblaze, and more. You can freely build or tear down projects in any cloud or system without being confined to a certain ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform comes with a Central Management Console that gives you a unified view of <\/strong>data transfer<\/strong>, <\/strong>replication<\/strong>, and sync jobs across any region, cloud provider, or on-prem environment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes it much easier to understand exactly what data you\u2019re moving across the network and gives you a single point of management for all your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the Central Management Console to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n You also have a centralized view of all key metrics for tracking each job\u2019s progress, like duration, ETAs, number of Resilio agents, number of agents, total bytes to transfer, maximum speed, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Lastly, you can store the console pretty much anywhere, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When working with Resilio Active Everywhere, you don\u2019t need to purchase separate security software to ensure your data is protected. Our solution comes with native state-of-the-art security features that have been reviewed by 3rd-party security experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a more detailed look at how Resilio Platform can benefit your business, <\/em>schedule a demo with our team<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aspera<\/a> helps companies transfer files and stream data across the globe. It removes underlying bottlenecks to fully utilize available network bandwidth and maximize speed. While it was acquired over 10 years ago, Aspera continues to exist as a standalone brand under the IBM umbrella. Overall, it\u2019s a useful solution for large files in a single direction (e.g., from one team to another or to external partners). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more: <\/em><\/strong>IBM Aspera Alternative for Fast Transfer of Large Files<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Signiant<\/a> offers a line of products including Jet, Media Shuttle, and Flight Deck. These tools help companies move large files across the world using various optimization techniques. Overall, these products are good for point-to-point transfers (especially for media and entertainment companies) but aren\u2019t suitable if you need to synchronize, distribute, or ingest files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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