What is Quality of Service (QoS)?

Prioritize your network traffic. Quality of Service (QoS) for networks is an industry-wide set of standards and mechanisms for ensuring high-quality performance for critical applications. Traditionally, quality in networks refers to the concept that all network traffic is treated equally. This can lead to delays, poor performance, or reduced reliability in the network. Not all network traffic is created equally though. By using QoS mechanisms, network administrators can prioritize and utilize existing resources efficiently to ensure a high level of service from critical applications.