3.3 Research Activity: SDN Costs
Due Sun Sep 27 @ 11:59 pm EDT • 2% weight
Assignment
Activity
Instructions: Perform research online into the pricing of one (1) Software-Define Network (SDN) solution, in 300-500 words, in the response field below. Use the questions below to guide your investigation:
Factors:
1. What is the name of the solution you are researching? Who are their primary target audience (ISP's, enterprise organizations, end-users, etc.)?
2. Is the solution sold as a license, or subscription (CapEx vs. OpEx)? Is pricing easy to find, and are all pricing options presented up-front?
3. Do they scale pricing base upon the size of the purchasing organization? Is it sold as a whole package, or can services be purchased/used "a la carte"?
4. How do you feel about the overall platform price or pricing of individual services from this vendor?
5. Would you recommend this service to your employing organization as potential option? If so, why? If not, why?
6. Provide links to your sources of information
Keep in mind, you shouldn't have to sign up for any services in this process. If your initial selection requires this, move on to another (not worth the time or potential risk at this juncture).