Frequently asked questions about Network
What does a network project cost?
That depends on your starting point: number of locations, existing hardware, WLAN requirements and the remote access you want. In the free assessment we create a transparent cost overview. Many of our customers save in the long run, because separate VPN infrastructure, outdated firewalls and various management tools are replaced by one integrated platform.
How does SD-WAN work and what advantages does it offer over traditional networks?
SD-WAN bundles internet and MPLS connections intelligently and routes traffic by application priority. Cloud applications such as Microsoft 365 run directly over the fastest connection instead of via central data centres. Locations are provisioned in minutes. You pay predictable operating costs instead of a capital investment.
What do Managed Network Services for businesses include?
We operate your entire network infrastructure: firewall, switches, access points and remote access. Proactive monitoring detects issues before employees notice them. Configuration changes, patches and updates run through us. Service Level Agreements set response times and availability bindingly.
Which network technologies (e.g. Fortinet) does Baggenstos rely on?
Fortinet as an integrated platform: FortiGate for the firewall, FortiSwitch and FortiAP for LAN and WLAN, FortiManager for central management. All components work together as a Security Fabric. For secure cloud access we add Microsoft Global Secure Access. This creates an end-to-end architecture.
How do Managed Network Services ensure security for hybrid working?
With Zero Trust Network Access instead of VPN. Every connection is authorised individually: by identity, device compliance and location. Microsoft Global Secure Access and Fortinet ZTNA verify each access in real time. Employees access applications without a VPN client – more secure than VPN and faster at the same time.
Why should we obtain our firewall as a managed service?
Modern firewalls need 24/7 care: signatures, threat feeds, policy updates and incident analysis. We take over configuration, monitoring and response to incidents with SLA-guaranteed response times. You save the investment in specialised security staff and pay a predictable monthly operating cost.
What happens to our existing network hardware?
During the assessment we analyse which components can continue to be used and where a replacement makes sense. Existing cabling and infrastructure usually remain in place. Outdated firewalls or unmanaged switches are replaced by centrally managed Fortinet components.
