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Introduction
In the fast-paced realm of digital connectivity, the effective management of internet bandwidth is pivotal for ensuring business continuity through seamless access to business-critical applications. Network administrators often grapple with the constant challenge of prioritizing business critical applications during network contention, a challenge exacerbated by the prevalence of high-bandwidth-consuming non-business web applications.
In this blog, we’ll delve into how Netskope adeptly tackles the aforementioned challenge through its Bandwidth Control capability.
What is Netskope Bandwidth Control?
Netskope Bandwidth Control grants network administrators the ability to allocate specific bandwidth to web applications utilizing HTTP and HTTPS protocols. This proves especially beneficial for remote office and branch office (ROBO) setups contending with restricted internet bandwidth, safeguarding business-critical applications, like Salesforce, Office365, Zoom, and more, from potential disruptions caused from bandwidth-intensive non-critical or recreational applications like YouTube or Facebook.
“Solve bandwidth challenges effortlessly with Netskope’s Bandwidth Control. Allocate dedicated bandwidth, optimize web-applications performance, and prioritize critical applications across diverse tunneling methods.”
Benefits offered by Netskope Bandwidth Control:
Netskope Bandwidth Control contributes to several WAN improvements, enhancing overall network performance and user experience. Here are some ways in which Netskope bandwidth control can positively impact a WAN:
Traffic Prioritization: Netskope Bandwidth Control allows for prioritizing different types of traffic. Critical business applications can be allocated more bandwidth, ensuring they operate smoothly even during peak usage periods.
Enhanced User Experience: Prioritizing bandwidth for critical business applications leads to a better user experience. Users accessing critical business applications will experience faster response times and reduced latency.
Cost Optimization: Netskope Bandwidth Control allows organizations to allocate resources efficiently, preventing unnecessary over-provisioning of bandwidth. This results in cost savings by optimizing the utilization of available network resources.
Reporting: Expanding on its functionality, the Bandwidth Control feature includes a reporting component, providing network administrators with insights into the applications that actively contribute to network contention. It enables administrators to gain an understanding of the specific applications responsible for bandwidth challenges, enabling them to make informed decisions to optimize network performance.
Conclusion
In summary, Netskope’s Bandwidth Control emerges as a crucial component in the realm of network management, offering administrators a steadfast ally characterized by precision, efficiency, and adaptability in the allocation of internet bandwidth. With this capability, administrators can confidently shape and refine their network strategies, aligning them seamlessly with the evolving demands of the digital landscape.
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