September 2021
Intermediate to advanced
39 pages
59m
English
Overview
With its vast array of open source resources, scripting, and coding options, network automation can be daunting for IT pros in organizations of all sizes. This report examines business and technology trends in network automation today and delves into practical considerations for teams in small organizations looking to implement or improve automation practices.
One path to network automation — cloud computing — enables you to provide not just single services but entire infrastructure and software-defined networks on demand in real time. Steve Petryschuk, director and technology advocate at Auvik Networks, discusses trends and best practices in network automation and shows you how to plan a path toward network automation for your organization. IT managers and senior executives will understand how and why network automation can help your organization become much more efficient.
- Learn why network automation is valuable for large and small organizations alike
- Identify the stakeholders in your organization, such as NetOps, security teams, and even end users
- Assess your organization's readiness for network automation by determining the maturity level of existing processes
- Choose a network automation platform that can scale with your organization
- Explore open source versus paid network automation tools and determine a solution stack fit for your organization
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