Automation Powered by Observability Data – Streamlining Network Operations

Network automation (understood as automating network operations) is a powerful tool, but its full potential is unlocked when combined with observability data (the topic of this book). This integration not only improves the implementation of automation in a trusty and reliable manner but also sharpens the decision-making process for subsequent actions.

Consider the evolution of modern vehicles as an analogy. One notable advancement in automotive technology over the past 50 years is the introduction of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). ABS enhances safety by preventing the wheels of a vehicle from locking during emergency braking, thus maintaining vehicular control and reducing stopping distances. This system can be thought of as an early form of automation where the driver initiates braking, and the ABS automatically modulates the brake force to prevent wheel lockup.

Taking this a step further...