Network Automation in Light of Model-Driven Management

Explore network automation through model-driven management in this comprehensive tutorial presented by Nokia experts Ilker Alici and Mauricio Rojas at NANOG. Learn how network automation transforms operational efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances scalability while diving deep into YANG data modeling as a standardized framework for network device configuration and state data. Master the implementation of JSON and XML data formats, and discover the power of open-source tools in automating complex network operations. Watch practical demonstrations of automation applications in configuration management, service provisioning, and network monitoring, gaining hands-on insights into optimizing network resources and responding to dynamic demands. Benefit from the combined expertise of two industry veterans - Ilker Alici, with 17 years of networking experience across 20 countries, and Mauricio Rojas, a technology leader with over two decades of experience in Data Centers and Cloud technologies.