The first set of "network" software bots from Juniper Networks
Modern corporate networks often span multiple cloud services. To simplify work with networks, companies resort to methods of software automation.
However, the creation of such software requires skilled developers, who, according to a recent survey among customers and partners of Juniper Networks, lack 43% of companies.
Therefore, Juniper presented a set of software bots that will automate the maintenance of networks. More about this - under the cut.
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/ photo by Andrew Hart CC
For each type of device (server and network equipment, storage), located in the racks of the data center, usually a separate team of administrators is responsible. This approach is effective in most cases, but with the advent of the virtual infrastructure , the server configuration process has changed. Now automated solutions are used for this, such as a single control panel of an IaaS provider. It allows you to independently create and clone virtual servers, work with the network configuration, install the OS and publish applications.
The trend for automation begins to affect all processes related to the management of data center resources, in particular the configuration of the network infrastructure. Manually configuring the network can take several days, depending on the workload of the experts. If you transfer at least part of this work to software components, eliminating the human factor, routine operations will be implemented much faster. This will reduce the cost of network maintenance and increase the percentage of use of its resources.
For this, Juniper Networks introduced several software bots. They are part of an ecosystem of applications that can automatically reconfigure networks to meet business requirements.
Juniper announced the following systems:
According to Juniper marketing director Donel Jones-Williams (Donyel Jones-Williams), this is only the “first batch” of the planned “library of bots” that will allow you to create a full-fledged “self-managed network”.
In addition to this project, Juniper is also working on improving the API for the Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET). Now developers will be able to create applications with direct data access on the vMX and MX Series routers.
Developments in the field of automation of the operation and deployment of networks are other IT giants. For example, they do this at Cisco. In June 2017, at a conference in San Francisco, company representatives announced work on an “intuitive network” that would independently study and automatically eliminate threats.
According to Cisco, 50% of cyber attacks are “hidden” in encrypted traffic. Using the capabilities of MO, the network is able to detect attack signatures without decrypting the information. As noted in the company, the accuracy of identifying threats is 99%.
The complex of intent-based network solutions also allows automating individual administrator tasks: configuring and debugging networks, drafting policies, etc. During technology tests, a decrease in network deployment time by 67% and a reduction in operating costs by 61% were noted.
The solution from Cisco has already been tested by 75 organizations, including NASA, Jade University of Applied Sciences, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Scentsy.
Juniper Networks is an American company engaged in the production of telecommunications equipment, mainly for Internet providers and state. organizations. Founded in 1996. IT-GRAD works with all Juniper Networks equipment lines.
What else do we write in the First blog about corporate IaaS :
However, the creation of such software requires skilled developers, who, according to a recent survey among customers and partners of Juniper Networks, lack 43% of companies.
Therefore, Juniper presented a set of software bots that will automate the maintenance of networks. More about this - under the cut.
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/ photo by Andrew Hart CC
What bots will help
For each type of device (server and network equipment, storage), located in the racks of the data center, usually a separate team of administrators is responsible. This approach is effective in most cases, but with the advent of the virtual infrastructure , the server configuration process has changed. Now automated solutions are used for this, such as a single control panel of an IaaS provider. It allows you to independently create and clone virtual servers, work with the network configuration, install the OS and publish applications.
The trend for automation begins to affect all processes related to the management of data center resources, in particular the configuration of the network infrastructure. Manually configuring the network can take several days, depending on the workload of the experts. If you transfer at least part of this work to software components, eliminating the human factor, routine operations will be implemented much faster. This will reduce the cost of network maintenance and increase the percentage of use of its resources.
For this, Juniper Networks introduced several software bots. They are part of an ecosystem of applications that can automatically reconfigure networks to meet business requirements.
Juniper announced the following systems:
- Contrail PeerBot. Automates the dynamic BGP routing process and simplifies the implementation of network policies.
- Contrail TestBot. Helps network operators to implement DevOps for continuous integration and deployment of systems. It also automates the process of auditing network changes.
- AppFormix HealthBot. A bot based on machine learning technology from AppFormix (a company acquired by Juniper) that collects network data in real time and provides it in a manner that is understandable to the operator.
According to Juniper marketing director Donel Jones-Williams (Donyel Jones-Williams), this is only the “first batch” of the planned “library of bots” that will allow you to create a full-fledged “self-managed network”.
In addition to this project, Juniper is also working on improving the API for the Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET). Now developers will be able to create applications with direct data access on the vMX and MX Series routers.
Cisco Alternative Development
Developments in the field of automation of the operation and deployment of networks are other IT giants. For example, they do this at Cisco. In June 2017, at a conference in San Francisco, company representatives announced work on an “intuitive network” that would independently study and automatically eliminate threats.
According to Cisco, 50% of cyber attacks are “hidden” in encrypted traffic. Using the capabilities of MO, the network is able to detect attack signatures without decrypting the information. As noted in the company, the accuracy of identifying threats is 99%.
The complex of intent-based network solutions also allows automating individual administrator tasks: configuring and debugging networks, drafting policies, etc. During technology tests, a decrease in network deployment time by 67% and a reduction in operating costs by 61% were noted.
The solution from Cisco has already been tested by 75 organizations, including NASA, Jade University of Applied Sciences, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Scentsy.
About Juniper
Juniper Networks is an American company engaged in the production of telecommunications equipment, mainly for Internet providers and state. organizations. Founded in 1996. IT-GRAD works with all Juniper Networks equipment lines.
What else do we write in the First blog about corporate IaaS :
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