22 Network automation
This chapter covers
- Network automation and its benefits
- The three logical planes of networking functions
- Software-defined networking architecture and solutions
- Cisco DNA Center-enabled network management
Enterprise networks can potentially have hundreds, or even thousands, of routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure devices. In the past, deploying, managing, and maintaining such large networks was very labor intensive, requiring manual configuration of each individual device. However, modern enterprises are increasingly adopting automation to streamline the deployment, management, and maintenance of their networks.
In this chapter, we will take a high-level look at the topic of network automation ...
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