Re: Opinions on intent-based networking

[Michael Hallgren <mh () xalto net>]

BGP? :-)

mh

Le 2018-05-29 20:32, LF OD a écrit :
> Been following the articles on "intent-based" networking from Cisco
> and other vendors for a couple years now, and I have a basic grasp of
> the concept of "define your goals/outcomes and automation will make it
> so", but I do not know the practical applications of it or how you are
> supposed to convey your "intent". However, $dayjob is a medium-sized
> enterprise and looking at a potential refresh in the upcoming budget.
>
>
> So... do any of you at ISPs, Cloud Providers, or Enterprises have any
> hands-on experience with "intent-based" networking products? If so,
> could you please provide some info on what caused you to look at it,
> who did you look at, why did you choose whoever you chose, and is it
> working out for you?
>
>
> If you looked at it very closely and decided not to bother with it,
> I'd also be interested on your take. At $dayjob we have been adopting
> automation at the application and workload level, but there hasn't
> been much need for it at the infrastructure level. However, if we can
> improve the services we offer while refreshing that infrastructure, it
> wouldn't hurt - depending on cost of course.
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> LF0D