Netzwerkautomatisierung
Netzwerkautomatisierung (network automation) describes the use of software, APIs, and declarative policies to programmatically provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices and services. It encompasses configuration management, change control, anomaly detection, and policy enforcement, aiming to reduce manual CLI work and improve consistency across routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
Automation relies on a central controller or orchestrator that uses northbound interfaces to express intents and
End-to-end automation typically combines device-side agents or adapters, centralized orchestration, and a catalog of reusable workflows.
Benefits include faster service provisioning, reduced human error, consistent configurations, scalable operations, and improved visibility. Challenges