Network Automation 101 - The What and the Why?

The What Network Automation, as the name implies, is the process of automating networking tasks such as the configuration, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within a network.[1] Historically, networking tasks have been performed manually. In fact the ‘Gartner - 2019 Strategic Roadmap for Networking’ states, > Approximately 70% of data center networking tasks are performed manually, which increases time, cost and likelihood of errors, and reduces fl