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Autonomous Networks: Using AI to Advance Operations in SP and Enterprise Domains
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Autonomous Networks: Using AI to Advance Operations in SP and Enterprise Domains

by Stefan-Alexandru Manza, Josh Halley
July 2026
Intermediate
331 pages
18h 9m
English
Cisco Press
Content preview from Autonomous Networks: Using AI to Advance Operations in SP and Enterprise Domains

Chapter 7. Closed-Loop Command and Control

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

What closed-loop systems are

The evolution of network operations from manual to intent-based automation

The core concepts of closed-loop network operations

The architectural framework of closed-loop network operations

The typical high-value use cases in autonomous network operations

Some key obstacles and limitations when implementing closed-loop operations

Introduction to Closed-Loop Systems

In this section, we will present a short history of the control theory and evolution of control systems and then highlight the difference between open and closed loops and their impact to network operations.

Origins of Control Theory

Control theory is the ...

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ISBN: 9780135473351