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Barracuda NG Firewall
SOLUTION ADVANTAGE 2
SOLUTION ADVANTAGE 2
WAN Protection and Optimization
In a globally networked organization, protecting the network and optimizing for performance are two of the biggest IT
challenges that distributed organizations face today. WAN Optimization allows increased reliability, improving application
quality on the one hand and reducing line costs on the other. Ideal solutions combine all requirements for remote
connectivity, security, application control, and network performance improvement in a fully integrated product and under
the same scalable management.
OUR SOLUTION FOR YOUR WAN PROTECTION AND OPTIMIZATION NEEDS
The Barracuda NG Firewall appliances include all security,
connectivity, and optimization services commonly needed at
remote locations and branch offices. This effectively enables
enterprises to secure the whole network, from headquarters to all
remote locations. Integrated Application Layer Control makes sure
only allowed traffic passes through the firewall while reaction times
are optimized. WAN compression reduces bandwidth load by local
caching of network traffic (data deduplication) as well as caching
of frequently accessed web content on the web proxy. The built in
traffic intelligence engine prioritizes data flows and takes care of
smart traffic distribution among dedicated lines, xDSL, ISDN, satellite
uplinks, 3G/UMTS or multi provider uplinks. Every uplink line is monitored
to allow for almost instantaneous fail-safe redistribution and reprioritization
of traffic in case of failure. The Barracuda NG Firewall ensures that all remote
offices can always rely on accessing essential resources with adequate
performance while reducing overall cost of the WAN network.
FEATURE BENEFIT
Application-based
provider selection
Depending on the application, the least expensive route is
selected, while simultaneously increasing availability.
Traffic compression
Cost savings through higher available virtual bandwidth
available to applications.
Data deduplication
Generic large dictionary compression to the byte stream
inside the VPN tunnel between two Barracuda NG Firewall
appliances. For typical network traffic, compression rates
may reach up to 95%, effectively reducing the bandwidth
needed at remote locations.
Instantaneous
activation of backup
uplinks
Automatic activation and switch to alternate uplinks.
Even failed uplink hardly yields any noticeable loss of
connectivity.
Intelligent traffic
management and
QoS
Business-sensitive data and applications are given
preference to enable continuity in business operations.
Bandwidth is limited for certain low priority applications.
Web cache proxy
Reduced bandwidth requirements for Internet access and
better user experience.
Distributed Internet
breakouts
Improved user friendliness and ease of use without
compromising security or increasing costs.
Graphical interface
for configuration and
control
Cost savings resulting from greater scalability and better
manageability.
BUSINESS ALIGNMENT
Hackers are not the biggest threat to
corporate communications. Line, link, and
other unexpected data line failures are. The
Barracuda NG Firewall’s traffic intelligence
technology not only protects the most
important applications from hackers,
spyware, and viruses, but also keeps
applications available even in the event of
most uplink failure scenarios.
COST EFFICIENCY
• Line Costs - The Barracuda NG Firewall
allows usage, failover, and bundling of
multiple cost-effective types of Internet
connections and intelligent data reroute
in case of uplink failure, resulting in
decreased line costs and increased
availability.
• Lifecycle Costs - Extendable Barracuda
NG Firewalls offer companies sustainable
investment protection. The central
management covers centralized update
management and comprehensive
hardware replacement options.
• Deployment Costs - Unique
management functions allow for quick
and efficient roll-outs.
• Operating Costs - Completely GUI driven
central management for all aspects of the
solution saves significant time and effort
compared to competing products.