Paragon Pathfinder

Formerly Northstar Controller

Paragon Pathfinder, offered by Juniper Networks, is a cloud-native controller that aims to simplify traffic engineering and enhance the management of transport service paths in service provider, cloud provider, and large enterprise networks. According to the vendor, this solution is targeted at small to large enterprises and is particularly beneficial for network engineers, network architects, IT managers, service providers, and cloud providers.

Key Features

Real-time Traffic Engineering: According to the vendor, users can manage, monitor, and provision segment routing and IP/MPLS paths in real time, enabling efficient traffic engineering and optimization of network resources.

Seamless Network Integration: The vendor claims that Paragon Pathfinder provides an intelligent interface that bridges the gap between RSVP-TE networks and segment routing-enabled networks, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability between different network technologies.

Live Network Topology Maps: The software offers a graphical user interface that displays live network topology maps. According to the vendor, these maps provide real-time information on node status, link utilization, segment routing paths, and label-switched paths (LSPs), allowing network operators to gain insights into network performance and make informed decisions.

Automated Network Discovery: The vendor states that Paragon Pathfinder automates the discovery of network elements such as nodes, links, and paths. By automatically detecting and mapping these elements, the software simplifies the network management process and reduces manual configuration efforts.

Dynamic Traffic Rerouting: According to the vendor, users can create or schedule maintenance events to handle network issues. This includes the ability to dynamically re-route traffic, ensuring continuity of service and minimizing disruptions during maintenance activities.

Efficient Resource Allocation: The vendor claims that the software can optimize the allocation of network resources by intelligently managing segment routing and IP/MPLS paths, resulting in improved network performance and resource utilization.

Path Provisioning: Paragon Pathfinder allows users to provision segment routing and IP/MPLS paths with ease, simplifying the process of establishing and managing network connections, according to the vendor.

Centralized Control: The vendor states that users can gain centralized control over the management and provisioning of network paths, enhancing network visibility and control.

Enhanced Network Monitoring: According to the vendor, users can monitor network performance, node status, link utilization, and path statistics in real time, enabling proactive network maintenance and troubleshooting.

Simplified Network Management: The vendor claims that the software streamlines network management processes by automating tasks such as path discovery, provisioning, and maintenance, reducing operational complexity and improving efficiency.