Jump Start Data Center Network Automation

With the introduction of 5G and mobile edge, and the accelerated push to move network functions to the data center, Communications Service Providers are recognizing the need to fully automate their data center network operations lifecycle – from the creation of switch fabrics, to adding capacity, to managing overlay network lifecycle ,and migrating services and network functions in and across their networks, from core to far edge.

The Itential Data Center Network Automation Solution combines the Itential Automation Platform with a robust set of Pre-Built Automation components that can be easily customized to support a wide range of vendors, environments, and technologies. By utilizing these pre-built components, users can immediately start implementing the automations in their data centers and can dramatically reduce the time normally associated with development, testing, and deployment of custom automations. In addition, the Data Center Automation Solution enables users to benefit from ongoing innovations and improvements as Itential introduces availability of new features and capabilities.

Service providers that are using the Itential Data Center Network Automation Solution are achieving significant business benefits, including:

The Itential Data Center Network Automation Solution combines the Itential Automation platform with pre-built and integrated components focused on automating the most common and time-consuming activities associated with the creation and operation of modern data center switched-fabric networks.

The Itential Data Center Network Automation Solution includes:

The Itential Data Center Network Automation Solution supports multiple southbound options for interacting with the network and data center elements, including Cisco NSO^TM, Ansible^TM, scripting, Terraform, Cloud APIs, and SDN controllers; allowing users to automate even the most complex multi-vendor networks. Users can gain greater velocity for their data center deployments by leveraging the capabilities of the Itential platform, including: