Steelhead Central Controller is a centralized management solution designed to simplify the administration and optimization of Riverbed's WAN optimization infrastructure. It provides a unified platform for configuring, monitoring, and reporting on Steelhead appliances across an organization's network.

Key Features

Centralized Management Streamlines administration of Steelhead appliances

• Single-pane-of-glass interface for managing multiple devices
• Simplified configuration and policy deployment

Performance Monitoring Provides real-time visibility into WAN optimization performance

• Comprehensive dashboards and reports
• Detailed analytics on application and network performance

Policy Management Enables consistent policy enforcement across the network

• Centralized policy creation and distribution
• Automated policy updates and synchronization

Benefits

Improved Operational Efficiency Reduces time and effort required for managing WAN optimization

• Simplified troubleshooting and maintenance
• Faster deployment of configuration changes

Enhanced Network Visibility Offers deep insights into WAN performance and optimization effectiveness

• Proactive identification of performance issues
• Data-driven decision making for network improvements

Scalable Management Supports growing networks and distributed environments

• Easy addition and integration of new Steelhead appliances
• Consistent management across multiple locations