The Altostrat SDX Architecture
At a high level, your account is structured into Teams which contain your network Sites. These sites are managed via Policies and automated by our Automation Engine, all communicating securely through the central Management VPN.The Five Fundamental Building Blocks
1. Sites and Devices
A Site is the logical container in SDX for your physical MikroTik router (the Device). All management, monitoring, and policy application happens at the Site level. This is the atomic unit of your fleet.
2. The Management VPN
The secure backbone of the entire platform. This is the encrypted, always-on tunnel automatically established between your device and our cloud. It enables all management actions without requiring you to open any inbound firewall ports.
3. Policies
The principle of “define once, apply everywhere.” Policies are reusable templates for your firewall rules, content filters, and threat mitigation settings. You create a policy and apply it to hundreds of sites to ensure perfect consistency.
4. Automation & AI
The engine that moves you from manual tasks to intelligent orchestration. It includes three powerful tools: the visual Workflow builder, centralized Script Management, and the conversational AI Co-pilot.
5. Account Hierarchy
The structure that holds everything together. Your account is organized into a hierarchy of Organizations, Workspaces, and Teams. This model provides the foundation for multi-tenancy, billing, and role-based access control.
Ready to Get Started?
Now that you understand the core concepts, the best way to learn is by doing. Our quickstart guide will walk you through the process of bringing your first device online in minutes.Quickstart: Onboard Your First Device
Follow our step-by-step tutorial to connect your prepared MikroTik router to the Altostrat SDX platform.