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Intent-based network

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Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is an approach to network management that shifts the focus from manually configuring individual devices to specifying desired outcomes or business objectives, referred to as "intents".[1]

Description

Rather than relying on low-level commands to configure the network, administrators define these high-level intents, and the network dynamically adjusts itself to meet these requirements.[1] IBN simplifies the management of complex networks by ensuring that the network infrastructure aligns with the desired operational goals. For example, an implementer can explicitly state a network purpose with a policy such as “Allow hosts A and B to communicate with X bandwidth capacity” without the need to understand the detailed mechanisms of the underlying devices (e.g. switches), topology or routing configurations.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Ujcich, Benjamin E.; Bates, Adam; Sanders, William H. (2020-06). "Provenance for Intent-Based Networking". IEEE: 195–199. doi:10.1109/NetSoft48620.2020.9165519. ISBN 978-1-7281-5684-2. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Sanvito, Davide; Moro, Daniele; Gulli, Mattia; Filippini, Ilario; Capone, Antonio; Campanella, Andrea (2018-06). "ONOS Intent Monitor and Reroute service: enabling plug&play routing logic". IEEE: 272–276. doi:10.1109/NETSOFT.2018.8460064. ISBN 978-1-5386-4633-5. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)