HNCOST06-BP01 Implement QoS policies for traffic prioritization
Configure QoS rules on on-premises routers to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic such as voice and video over bulk transfers such as data syncs.
Desired outcome: Guaranteed performance for critical workloads while optimizing bandwidth costs.
Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Medium
Benefits of establishing this best practice:
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Prevents costly performance degradation for high-priority traffic
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Enables oversubscription of links without impacting critical workloads
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Aligns network costs with business value
Implementation guidance
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Tag traffic with DSCP markers for on-premises traffic classification
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Apply shapers or queues on on-premises routers
