Essential Guide
Networks of the future: What automation and IBN can do for you
Where might the future of networking take you? Discover how the shift to automation could affect you, as well as what to look for along the networking horizon.
Introduction
Automating network management to get away from time-consuming manual configuration using command-line interface configuration is at the top of most enterprises' networking wish lists. Within network automation, intent-based networking, or IBN, is beginning to emerge as a way to enable network professionals to manage their networks by telling the network what they want it to do in direct language, then let the automated network take over and make it so. To find out how enterprises can get to automated management after decades of relying on manual processes, and keep up with compute and storage automation, this priority report will walk you through networks of the future in terms of what network automation and IBN can do for you, the tools you should consider and the vendors active in the network automation market.
1How it helps-
What automation can do for your network
In order to prepare your organization to join the networks of the future, it's important to learn the affect of automating network management and IBN on your network and if it's prepared to take them on.
A primer on IBN and network automation
IBN affects how network automation software is viewed, as it offers engineers benefits that may or may not live up to the hype. Continue Reading
How automation affects networks of the future
Automated network management is part of networks of the future, and IT teams need to be prepared for positive and negative effects of it. Continue Reading
Manual vs. automated: Network configuration management's future
Networks of the future may not have a place for just manual configuration management. Learn about automated network management's balancing act with manual configuration. Continue Reading
How to tell your organization is ready for automation deployment
Automation deployment is the way of networks of the future, but it requires a culture change for organizations. Continue Reading
Network validation and its role in understanding network intent
Intent-based networking functions best if organizations use network validation to ensure optimal performance. Continue Reading
2Tools-
Network automation tools
Networks of the future are turning away from manual tools for network management. Learn some of the best tools for deploying network automation and best practices for automated network management and configuration.
Where to begin with network automation
Network automation begins with and depends on a programming language. Learn how to find the best one for your network. Continue Reading
The future of network configuration
Network configuration is being driven into networks of the future with IBN and script management software. Learn how these tools benefit and shift network systems, as well as how they are managed. Continue Reading
The role of provisioning resources in networks of the future
While automation redefines provisioning resources and other processes, issues of it integrating with IT personnel arise and affect how engineers view potential networks of the future. Continue Reading
How to automate configuration management tools
The adoption of automated network configuration tools requires careful consideration. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages to find the best one for you. Continue Reading
Eliminate human error from network configurations
Automated network configuration management is the way of networks of the future, as it eliminates human error and saves time. Continue Reading
Finding the best network configuration software
Choosing the best network configuration software for you is important. See what bloggers suggest and what they learned from looking into these services. Continue Reading
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3Vendors-
Vendor plays
Vendors such as Cisco and SolarWinds continue to take steps towards networks of the future by updating their tools with automation and IBN. See how different network operations and innovations can affect your organization and how they could affect networks of the future.
How Cisco Assurance advanced IBN
Cisco advanced its IBN plans with a new analytics layer and even draws from its SDN software. Learn more about the new Cisco Assurance services and how they could affect networks of the future. Continue Reading
SolarWinds improved cloud performance monitoring
SolarWinds released AppOptics for network device monitoring and app behavior tracking. Continue Reading
Networks of the future: A 2018 forecast
A prediction for network operations and innovations in 2018, which sets the scene for even more networks of the future. Continue Reading
ONAP, MEF updated network automation platforms
ONAP released new architecture offering carriers and service providers an open foundation for automation, while MEF released 3.0 framework for global services. Continue Reading
IBN is your friend
Networks professionals can take a step towards networks of the future by embracing IBN and automation over manual tasks, and Cisco analysis tools focus on just that. Continue Reading
4The future-
Networks of the future
The future of network roles, platform and infrastructure will shift if your organization switches to network automation. This includes all roles such as ITSM and even changes in major vendors' platforms. Learn more about where the future may take you.
The relationship between networking roles and automation
Network automation brings changes beyond changing roles, responsibilities and skill sets: it also improves network productivity. Learn how it could further affect networks of the future. Continue Reading
How to best design your data center fabric
Two large chassis switches may benefit networks of the future more than multiple ToR devices would when it comes to running operations. Continue Reading
How ITSM helps to increase network automation
Even IT service management shifts for networks of the future: Learn about how ITSM automation uses AI and machine learning to move infrastructures and network automation forward. Continue Reading
Cisco's redesign of its campus network platform
Cisco launched the Cisco DNA management console and a Catalyst switching line that require users to rethink campus networking in terms of networks of the future. Continue Reading
The future of telecom network infrastructure
Networks of the future are driven by different telecom infrastructure trends, and their transformation is likely still a few years away Continue Reading
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