Network to Code

Network to Code is a Network Automation Platform that, according to the vendor, empowers network teams to achieve results through data-driven network automation. Designed to cater to companies of all sizes, this platform is utilized by network engineers, network administrators, IT operations teams, DevOps teams, as well as telecom and internet service providers.

Key Features

Network Automation Platform: According to the vendor, this platform provides a foundation for automating network workflows or tasks, enabling long-term, scalable, reliable, and Agile network automation. It aims to help network teams move beyond spreadsheets, ad hoc scripting, and vendor-specific tooling.

Single Source of Truth: The vendor states that this feature manages the network with an authoritative, declarative approach, using Nautobot as the Single Source of Truth for device configurations. It aims to ensure network configurations are applied as intended.

Source of Truth Data Population: According to the vendor, this feature dynamically and accurately populates Nautobot with existing network data, identifying deviations from standards and non-compliant devices. It aims to streamline the onboarding of brownfield networks into the source of truth.

Source of Truth Compliance: The vendor claims that this feature continuously ensures that data defined in Nautobot is applied to network device configurations, generating alerts or performing auto-remediation when deviations occur. It aims to increase trust in the current state of the network.

Strategic Architecture & Design: According to the vendor, this feature provides a well-defined strategy for network automation initiatives, offering strategic architectural design and a prioritized backlog of optimized workflows. It aims to accelerate time to value for network automation projects.

NetDevOps Solutions: The vendor states that this feature utilizes open source and commercial technology for NetDevOps transformation, enabling network teams to control network resources in an agile manner. It aims to support digital initiatives with automation and programmability.

Workflow Automation: According to the vendor, this feature automates repetitive manual tasks in network operations, crafting solutions for switchport configurations, site deployments, firewall rule updates, and more. It aims to improve efficiency and reduce errors in everyday workflows.

Security & Compliance: The vendor claims that this feature reduces errors, inconsistencies, and oversights caused by manual changes, helping network teams meet security mandates and industry compliance requirements. It aims to enable quicker turnaround times for infrastructure access requests.

Enterprise Training: According to the vendor, this feature transforms network engineering teams with network automation and programmability, offering curated training packages for different skill levels and specializations. It aims to equip network engineers with the skills to automate their daily work tasks.

Public Training Schedule: The vendor provides public training classes on network automation technologies, exposing traditional network engineers to new technologies like network APIs and DevOps tooling. They offer various courses and certifications to enhance network engineers' skills.