Heavy Networking HN762: A Network Automation Roadmap
Dec 20, 2024
Network automation can be intimidating, but it opens doors beyond basic scripting. Discover the unique challenges posed by volcanic activity in Iceland and how redundancy measures keep data flowing. Explore the intricate landscape of network tools and the importance of documentation on GitHub. Delve into the clash of open-source versus commercial solutions and the need for reliable data management. Finally, gain insights from Autocon conferences, highlighting networking opportunities and the future of learning in network automation.
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Lava Flow Incident
- One of Steinsy's circuits in Iceland was severed by a lava flow.
- Redundancy and failover systems worked, but he wonders which packet got vaporized.
Network Automation Approach
- Approach network automation strategically, not head-on.
- Steinsiy's network automation landscape webpage, built with a CNCF tool, helps.
Deceptive Categories
- The network automation landscape is organized like a periodic table with categories.
- These categories, however, can be deceiving, as many tools offer overlapping functionalities.