The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods TNO037: The Next Era of Network Management and Operations
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Aug 1, 2025 Mahesh Jethanandani, Chair of the NETCONF Working Group and Distinguished Engineer at Arrcus, discusses the future of network management and operations. He reflects on insights gained from a recent workshop, emphasizing the IETF's role in shaping best practices. The conversation delves into the importance of operator feedback and tailored solutions for regional challenges. Mahesh also advocates for a model-first approach with OpenConfig and highlights the need for a reliable 'source of truth' to streamline network management and enhance operational efficiency.
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Mahesh's Professional Journey
- Mahesh Jethanandani described his role overseeing management and operations protocols at Arrcus and the IETF Ops area director role.
- His work spans from green energy network management to inventory and operator problem understanding working groups.
Operator-Driven Protocol Focus
- The NMOP Working Group differs from typical IETF protocol groups by focusing on operator problem input.
- Operators bring their challenges, and the group decides the best place in IETF for solutions.
Workshop Legacy and Vision
- The 2002 IAB workshop identified management needs leading to protocols like NetConf and languages like Yang.
- The 2024 workshop looked back to assess progress and forward to set goals for the next two decades.