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Extending AWS VPC using Big Network and Edge Lite
Introduction In a prior blog post, we discussed how Big Network extended AWS’ Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) to Digital Ocean. Today, we are going to explore strategies to extend AWS VPC on-premise using Edge Lite. Organizations that are looking to ...
Edge Pro: SFP/SFP+ Optics Compatibility
Edge Pro uses an Intel X553 / 82559-based Ethernet controller on the combination SFP/SFP+ ports. Genuine Intel optics are suggested; however, we can assist in qualifying Intel-compatible alternatives.
VMware ESXi vSwitch Extension at Equinix Metal Digital Services
Introduction Equinix Metal Digital Services provides bare metal servers as a service at a variety of POPs around the world. Bare metal servers offer the on-demand model, flexibility, and API-driven deployment patterns of Cloud Service Providers, ...
Edge Devices: Automatic Configuration Rollback
Summary Edge Pro, Edge Lite, and Edge Virtual devices are outfitted with Automatic Configuration Rollback mechanisms. These mechanisms are designed to safeguard the availability of these devices from un-intended configuration consequences. Automatic ...
Using Big Network's API: A Guide
Introduction Big Network provides a REST API for developers to program Cloud Networks and Edge Devices in their own applications and automation frameworks. This article will guide you through the process of making API requests and provide some ...
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Layer 2 Point to Point Network with Edge Pro or Edge Lite
Introduction: Use this Configuration Guide to set up Layer 2 Point-to-Point Network (Shared LAN)Use this Configuration Guide to setup a Layer 2 Point to Point SD-WAN Network using Big Network. Big Network SD-WAN enables Layer 2 connectivity features ...
Multi-Site Layer 2 Cloud Networks with Local-Site Internet Breakout
Introduction Big Network provides Software and Hardware that makes it fast and simple to deploy distributed multi-site Layer 2 networks, along with Local Internet Breakout functionality. By default, Local Internet Breakout relies upon two key ...
How does DHCP work in Cloud Networks?
Cloud Networks themselves are agnostic to DHCP traffic - Cloud Networks will pass DHCP traffic along, since they operate at Layer 2. However, Big Apps operate at Layer 3 by default, so they do not process DHCP requests. IP Address Pools are used in ...
Do I need to be a CCNA or a Network Engineer to use Big Network?
Absolutely not. We created Big Network so anyone or any company could setup and manage their own networks with no networking knowledge required. With simple, secure software we aim to demystify an industry and make private networks and the benefits ...
What is the Big Network Hardware I keep hearing about?
Big Network's Hardware is here! Learn more about the Big Edge on our website: Edge Pro: For your datacenter, remote office, or headquarters - https://www.bignetwork.com/products/edgepro/ Edge Lite: For remote access and the hybrid workforce ...
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