Conveners
Future Automation and Digital Twins: 3A
- Maria Isabel Gandia (CSUC)
Description
Network automation plays a key role in improving operational efficiency and minimizing manual errors. However, it goes beyond mere efficiency or consistency; it becomes indispensable for rapidly adapting to changing network demands and facilitating seamless digital transformation. In this session, we are going go one step beyond from network automation, with an introduction to the reasons to use service orchestration, a practical example on the usage of a single source of truth together with GP4L, and an innovative strategy for evaluating infrastructure, spotlighting digital twins with a specialized focus on optical networks
Network Automation and Service Orchestration are two of the most exciting topics in the field of advanced networking—Like many popular technologies, there is a lot of confusion around the definition of these two terms, and they are often used interchangeably to describe processes that are different yet complementary. During this presentation, ESnet engineers will explore the key differences...
Driven by the need for consistent operations amid a growing user base, GP4L leverages network automation and orchestration for smoother operations from both admin and user perspectives. Using a single source of truth approach, workflows are defined to execute standard operations procedures. An event-driven approach ensures consistency and updates across all network management devices....
Modern optical backbone networks often employ partially disaggregated architecture, separating Optical Line Systems (OLS) from transponders to enable swift adoption of high-speed optical interfaces. Integration of small-form-factor pluggable coherent optics into routers further enhances network capabilities. However, planning and deploying optical circuits face challenges due to the...
