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Outlook in terms of Network as Code (NAC):

The future of Network as Code (NAC) is expected to be bright and continue to grow in popularity and adoption. NAC is a method of managing and automating the configuration of network devices using machine-readable description files, rather than manual procedures.

Several trends are driving the growth of NAC, including the increasing complexity of network infrastructure, the need for agility and speed in deploying new services, and the shift towards cloud-based and multi-cloud environments.

As NAC becomes more widely adopted, it is expected to become a key aspect of DevOps and network automation workflows, enabling organizations to standardize their network infrastructure and accelerate their ability to innovate and deliver new services.

Network Single Source of Truth (NSSOT):

Network Single Source of Truth (NSSOT) is a term used to describe a centralized repository of network configuration and related data that provides a single, authoritative source of information for all stakeholders in an organization.

In NSSOT, network configurations, inventory information, and other relevant data are stored in a centralized database or repository, making it easy to access and manage network information. This centralized repository serves as the authoritative source of information for network administrators, operators, and developers, providing them with a unified view of the network and reducing the risk of errors, inconsistencies, and misconfigurations.

NSSOT is an important component of Network as Code (NAC) and is critical for automating network operations, ensuring consistent configuration management, and improving network reliability and security. By having a single source of truth, organizations can reduce manual errors, streamline change management processes, and improve the overall quality of their network operations.

With Nautobot for example as the Single Source of Truth, network configurations and related data are stored in a centralized database or repository, making it easy to access and manage network information. NAutobot can also be integrated with CI/CD pipelines, enabling organizations to automate the deployment and management of network configurations and related data, and improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of network changes.

Network automation with CI/CD:

The use of CI/CD pipelines in network automation helps to increase the speed, accuracy, and reliability of network changes, while reducing the risk of manual errors and misconfigurations. By integrating network changes into a software development lifecycle, network administrators and engineers can leverage the benefits of automation and testing, just as software developers do.

The use of CI/CD pipelines in network automation is becoming increasingly popular as organizations strive to reduce manual errors, improve the speed and reliability of network changes, and reduce the time it takes to deliver new services to customers.