Achieve Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings With Network Automation
For many years, network operators have been seeking ways to simplify repetitive tasks in multivendor networks, with growth in demand for 5G and cloud services testing the limits of network scalability. Operators must now manage tens of thousands of network devices, delivering innovative services quickly and ensuring a high-quality customer experience. Network automation and shifting towards a NetOps-centric approach are crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost savings. Central to this transformation is adopting model-driven approaches, which fundamentally differ from traditional methods and offer significant improvements.
Historically, operators created complex adapters to bridge their management systems with vendor-specific command line interfaces (CLIs). This method was cumbersome, error-prone, and time-consuming. Adapting to new equipment software releases was challenging, as changes to CLIs often disrupted existing integrations and exhibited inconsistent behavior.
In contrast, model-driven management fosters consistent, rule-based behavior, simplifying adaptation and integration. Using a common industry-wide data modeling language is pivotal in reducing integration efforts across vendors, products, and releases. YANG-based data modeling significantly cuts the cost of automating network equipment management. Devices can then be configured using programmatic interfaces with protocols such as the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), gRPC Remote Procedure Call (gRPC), or the model-driven CLI (MD-CLI).
Deploying and managing sophisticated network infrastructures can be daunting, but Nokia’s SR OS Connect app revolutionizes this process for field engineers. Purpose-built for Nokia Service Router (SR) deployment, this mobile app ensures an efficient and error-free setup, enabling rapid time-to-market for new Nokia SR-based network services.
Nokia’s SR OS Connect app and SR OS transform network operations by simplifying deployment, enhancing performance, and enabling efficient management. Their robust capabilities allow field engineers and network operators to achieve faster, more reliable network services, driving increased ROI and cost savings. Embracing these tools will undoubtedly pave the way for more innovative and resilient network infrastructures.
Unleashing the Power of Nokia SR OS
The Nokia Service Router Operating System (SR OS) is the cornerstone of Nokia’s routing solutions, powering some of the most demanding Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks worldwide.
Here are the key benefits and features of SR OS:
Unmatched Capabilities and Performance
Nokia SR OS is renowned for its exceptional IP network performance, supporting a comprehensive suite of IP, MPLS, and segment routing features. It leverages a 64-bit symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) architecture, which uses multi-thread software to run tasks concurrently on different processor cores. This architecture provides:
Scalability
The ability to handle the needs of growing networks with ease.
High Availability
Non-stop routing and resilient control plane performance, ensuring uninterrupted network services.
Segment Routing Support
This includes multiple instances of IS-IS and OSPF, supporting the shortest path tunnel, SR-TE LSP, and various protection mechanisms like LFA and TI-LFA.
Automation and Model-Driven Management
The evolution towards automation and network programmability is critical for modern network operations. Nokia SR OS addresses this need with:
NETCONF Interface
Supports model-driven management using YANG models, providing a consistent and simplified IP network operating environment.
gRPC Network Management Interface (gNMI)
This interface facilitates efficient network management and telemetry, pushing operational data to management systems in near real-time.
Model-Driven Command Line Interface (MD-CLI)
Ensures consistency across management interfaces, simplifying operations and automation.
Exceptional Services and High Availability
Service providers must deliver a wide range of reliable, value-added services to stay competitive. Nokia SR OS supports this with extensive functionalities, including:
Broadband Edge and Subscriber Management:
Features for wireline and fixed-wireless access gateways.
Provider Edge (PE) and Cloud Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Gateway
Facilitates Carrier Ethernet and IP-based connectivity.
Wi-Fi Gateway and IPSec Features
This product enhances value-added services with network address translation (NAT) and secure mobile backhaul capabilities.
The real-time, modular, and fault-tolerant design of SR OS ensures high availability. Features like in-service software upgrades (ISSU) and multi-chassis link aggregation provide resilient IP network architectures, which are crucial for maintaining uninterrupted network services.
Simplifying Network Operations with Model-Driven Management
Network operators face the challenge of managing increasingly complex networks. Nokia SR OS’s model-driven management simplifies this task through:
YANG-Based Data Models: These human-readable and machine-readable models define network constructs, making configuration and operation straightforward.
Standardized Communication Interfaces: Including NETCONF, gRPC, and MD-CLI, providing a consistent experience across management interfaces.
Telemetry and Automation: Streaming operational data and automating tasks enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors.
Enhancing Field Operations with SR OS Connect
The Nokia SR OS Connect app is designed to streamline on-site Service Router deployment. It is a powerful tool for field engineers, ensuring that installations are performed efficiently and accurately, reducing the likelihood of errors that could necessitate costly return visits. Here’s how SR OS Connect enhances field operations:
Increased ROI
The app enables more efficient deployment processes by boosting the productivity of on-site field engineers, which translates to increased return on investment for network service providers.
Cost Savings
The accuracy provided by SR OS Connect minimizes the need for return visits to correct misconfigurations, leading to significant cost savings.
Maximized Efficiency
The app allows for quicker deployment of network services, reducing the time-to-market and enabling service providers to capitalize on new opportunities faster.
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