Speakers
Description
ESnet and Internet2 embarked on similar network automation journeys as part of both of their recent network upgrades. Those efforts used some of the same technologies (like Cisco Network Services Orchestrator); those solutions were used in different ways but the end results were similar - fairly complete automation of network configuration and support for network service provisioning. This talk will highlight those comparable efforts, where the two organizations independently designed similar workflows, where those workflows diverged, and how we ended up with similar results. We hope this talk will encourage others to embark on similar automation journeys and find ways to collaborate with others working on similar efforts.
What will the TNC audience take away from your talk
In network automation, similar results can be achieved with different technologies or workflows. ESnet and Internet2 will showcase various collaborations while still maintaining independence with their solutions and workflows. The audience will learn how both organizations addressed their network automation needs and this will provide guidance for the audience embarking on related efforts.
