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| Features | GÉANT Plus | L3VPN | MD-VPN |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3VPN | x | x | |
| Point-to-point circuits / P2P L2VPN | x | x | |
| Point-to-point circuits / P2P L2VPN | x |
MD-VPN Benefit
MD-VPN is an added value services for GÉANT, NRENs and end users
Benefit for end-users
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Lead time to provision the VPN is very short;
Flexibility (all types of site can be connected, multiple access and path, MD-VPN can be stitched other VPN);
Benefit for NRENs and Regional Networks
- OPEX saving thanks to its VPN multiplex feature and by avoiding manual configuration between NRENs and GÉANT, and between NRENs and RN;
- NO CAPEX is required as it relies on standard already available in NREN routers;
- NRENs provides an original service that cannot be provided by commercial telecoms as MD-VPN is based on collaboration between domains;
- A new way for the NRENs to propose a bundle of useful services that covers a wide scope of their user needs