Introduction

This guide aims to leverage different Fortinet Security Fabric components, such as FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiExtender, in an effort to provide a clearer understanding of reference configurations for real-life use cases.

As mentioned in the SD-WAN / SD-Branch Architecture for MSSPs document, a fundamental starting point for SD-Branch is the delivery of SD-WAN as-a-service. When it comes to selecting the right SD-Branch solution, service providers have multiple options and need to carefully weigh each option. Factors such as orchestration, management, TCO (total cost of ownership), and security all impact ARPU (average revenue per user) potential over time. Therefore, this guide will focus on delivering architectures that leverage central management, templates, and zero touch provisioning (ZTP) while providing a recommended configuration approach.

See also Intended audience.