Enable Segmentation with Multiple Virtual Routers for Overlapping Subnets
The multiple virtual router support for SD-WAN feature enables you to
segment your network into multiple virtual routing domains on a single Palo Alto Networks
Next-Generation Firewall.
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The multiple virtual router support on SD-WAN enables you to segment your
network into multiple virtual routing domains on a single Palo Alto Networks
Next-Generation Firewall. This capability allows you to create isolated network
environments, each with its own routing table, interfaces, and policy rules. With
multiple virtual router support, you can efficiently manage complex network
architectures, improve security through network isolation, and simplify your overall
network design. This feature is useful for service providers, large enterprises, and
organizations with strict compliance requirements that need to maintain separation
between different departments, customers, or applications. With multiple virtual router
support, you can optimize your network resources, reduce hardware costs, and gain
greater flexibility in managing diverse network segments all within a single physical
appliance. With this feature, you can expand your network, enhance security, and easily
manage your network while meeting the demands of today's complex networking
environments.
Multiple virtual routers offer several key benefits for your network. By implementing
multiple virtual routers, you can:
- segment your network into isolated routing domains on a single physical firewall.
This allows you to create separate network environments for different departments,
customers, or applications.
- improve security through network isolation. You can prevent unauthorized access
between segments by controlling the traffic between virtual routers.
- manage complex network architectures with flexibility. You can have separate routing
tables, interfaces, and policy rules for each virtual router.
- optimize network resources and reduce hardware costs by consolidating multiple
logical networks onto a single physical appliance.
- expand your network by adding new network segments without requiring additional
physical firewalls.
- enable multitenant environments where each tenant can have their own isolated
network space for service providers and large enterprises.
Overall, virtual routers give you more granular control over your network design and
traffic flow while improving security, efficiency, and manageability.
