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

Name: Autonomous Networks: Using AI to Advance Operations in SP and Enterprise Domains
ISBN: 9780135473351

by Stefan-Alexandru Manza, Josh Halley

July 2026

Intermediate

331 pages

18h 9m

English

Cisco Press

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewers
Dedications
Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Reader Services
Contents

Icons Used in This Book
Command Syntax Conventions
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book?How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1. Network Autonomy
IntroductionState of Network Automation TodayIndustry Frameworks and TrendsChallenges in Achieving AutonomyPeople and ProcessesSystem IntegrationsSummary and Future Considerations
Chapter 2. Regulations Impact on Autonomous Networks
IntroductionShort History of Data PrivacyOverview of EU Digital RegulationsThe State of AI Regulation in the Rest of the WorldHow Companies React to Existing AI and Data RegulationRegulation Impact on Data and AI Projects and Mitigation MeasuresSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 3. Observability and Data Sources
IntroductionNetwork Data SourcesModel-Driven TelemetryObservability and Tracing PrinciplesAudit Trails in Autonomous NetworksCollecting and Correlating Disparate TracesNetwork Observability Architecture PatternsObservability Use CasesSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 4. Conventional and Task-Specific AI/ML Models Usage for Autonomous Networks
IntroductionShort History of Artificial IntelligenceMachine Learning OverviewSemi-Supervised LearningUnsupervised LearningReinforcement LearningDeep Learning and Neural NetworksData PreprocessingModel Evaluation, Validation, and Monitoring MetricsSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 5. Generative AI in the Context of Autonomous Networks
IntroductionAgentic WorkflowsFederated LearningInfrastructure for xLMsNetworking Use CasesSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 6. Automated Execution and Testing
IntroductionIndustry Automation Frameworks and StandardsAutomation ToolsCisco Virtual KubeletNetwork Test AutomationDomain vs. Cross-Domain Automation ArchitectureNetwork Automation Use CasesSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 7. Closed-Loop Command and Control
Introduction to Closed-Loop SystemsEvolution of Network OperationsCore Concepts of Closed-Loop Network OperationsClosed-Loop Operations Architectural FrameworkHigh-Value Use Cases in Autonomous Network OperationsChallenges and Limitations in Implementing Closed-Loop OperationsClosed-Loop Future EvolutionSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 8. Communication Service Provider Autonomous Network Vision
Background and Industry ContextEnd-to-End Autonomous Network ArchitectureTypical Use-Case Deployment for Level 3+Typical Use Case Deployment for Level 4+Business BenefitsSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 9. Enterprise Domain Vision
IntroductionThe Function of Today’s NetworksUsage Ratios for Artificial Intelligence MethodsSecurity ConsiderationsEnd-to-End Autonomous Network Evolution RoadmapAlignment with Core Business ApplicationsPlanning and DeploymentIntegration with Existing SystemsTechnical ChallengesSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences
Chapter 10. Autonomous Network Considerations—Organizational Change
Short History of Network OperationsCore Network Operation Concepts and FrameworksTypical Network Operations Center Setup for CSPTypical NOC Setup for an IT EnterpriseOrganizational Culture ShiftKey Skills Required for AN-Based OperationsSummary and Future ConsiderationsReferences

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by Stefan-Alexandru Manza, Josh Halley

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