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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b Ujcich, Benjamin E.; Bates, Adam; Sanders, William H. (June 2020). "Provenance for Intent-Based Networking". IEEE Xplore. IEEE: 195–199. doi:10.1109/NetSoft48620.2020.9165519. ISBN 978-1-7281-5684-2.
- ^ Sanvito, Davide; Moro, Daniele; Gulli, Mattia; Filippini, Ilario; Capone, Antonio; Campanella, Andrea (June 2018). "ONOS Intent Monitor and Reroute service: enabling plug&play routing logic". IEEE Xplore. IEEE: 272–276. doi:10.1109/NETSOFT.2018.8460064. ISBN 978-1-5386-4633-5.