There are some differences between SD-WAN and leased lines in terms of turn-up time. Below I will describe in detail their characteristics and the differences in turn-up time.

1. Turn-up time for leased lines

Leased lines are traditional physical connections that usually take longer to plan, wire and install. Dedicated lines usually require a series of processes such as engineering survey, line laying, equipment installation and commissioning. The exact turn-up time can be affected by a number of factors, including vendor arrangements, preparation of the physical environment, and relevant permits and approvals. Typically, the turn-up time for dedicated lines can take weeks or even months.

2. SD-WAN turn-up time

SD-WAN is a software-defined WAN-based solution that offers faster deployment and flexibility compared to traditional leased lines. turn-up time for SD-WAN is usually shorter, and can be accomplished in a few days or weeks. the rapid turn-up of SD-WAN is mainly due to the following factors:
① Software Definition and Virtualization: At the heart of SD-WAN is software-defined and virtualized network control and management. Compared to traditional hardware devices, SD-WAN allows network functions to be configured and managed through software, avoiding the time-consuming physical wiring and hardware installation.
②Cloud hosting and automation: Many SD-WAN solutions offer a cloud-hosted deployment model, making the deployment process simpler and faster. At the same time, SD-WAN also has the ability to automate configuration and deployment, which can greatly reduce the time spent on manual configuration and debugging.
③Centralized Management Platform: SD-WAN usually provides a centralized management platform through which administrators can configure, monitor and manage the network. This centralized management model can reduce the time and effort for deployment and maintenance.

It is important to note that the actual turn-up time will also be affected by specific circumstances, including factors such as network size, deployment scenarios, network topology and service levels of the provider. In some cases, the turn-up time for leased lines may be faster than SD-WAN, especially if the leased line provider has rapid response and deployment capabilities.

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