Network Edge is a dynamic platform that allows the selection, configuration, and activation of network services into production in near real-time. This can be done through the Equinix Fabric portal or through RESTful API web services.
Network Edge includes a marketplace of available vendor-sponsored virtual images, an open source x86-based infrastructure platform that's optimized for the instant deployment, and configuration-ready interconnection of network services.
Network Edge enables a variety of use cases where time to market, proximity to the edge of major content and Enterprise services, minimal touch points, and other key requirements are a factor.
Network Edge users can perform the following in minutes:
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Select an appropriate network service and/or vendor to match your immediate or long-term needs.
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Choose the right licensing structure that works for your organization. You can bring your own license or use Equinix's managed subscription service where available.
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Configure the device with basic settings in the portal or with APIs.
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Deploy the device in the desired Equinix location around the globe.
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Create connections to other devices, other Equinix services (such as Equinix Fabric), or access the device directly to implement additional configurations just as you would any other network equipment.