Data Center Networking is still alive and well. But the modern data center should be as easy to run as a cloud-based solution (which is more complicated than ever thanks to integrating with automation workflows, keeping up with cloud-based resources, and avoiding vendor-based “lock-in”). While some solutions approach data center problems through monolithic single-vendor solutions, ensuring you have the right tools in place is more important.

Intent-Based Networking is a growing trend in the networking world. It is finally possible to describe what you want the network to do and then have a tool automate the deployment. You can now dramatically reduce the time it takes to design, deploy, and operate your data center using automation tools that support multi-vendor networks. Additional benefits of this process include cost savings upfront and over time while saving network operators a lot of headaches.