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How to Optimize and Automate Your Network with Cisco NSO



Cisco NSO Network Automation

Managing a complex network can be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping everything up to date while avoiding downtime. At SDNit, our Cisco NSO consultants work extensively with network automation and to help companies get their networks in order and make them as efficient as possible. One of the tools we use is Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) – a platform that not only automates network management but also simplifies the work with equipment from multiple vendors. But what exactly does Cisco NSO do, and why have so many companies chosen to work with this tool? In this post, I will go through what NSO can do and how it can help companies solve common network problems.


What is Cisco NSO?

Cisco NSO is software that allows you to automate the entire process of managing network services. Imagine being able to provision, update, and remove services in your network without having to do everything manually. NSO makes it possible to integrate different network equipment from various manufacturers into a single platform – something that greatly simplifies things for companies with mixed network environments.

At SDNit, our Cisco NSO consultants are experts in implementing and customizing NSO solutions to match each company’s specific needs. It is precisely this flexibility that makes Cisco NSO so popular.


The Advantages of Cisco NSO

Cisco NSO offers a range of features that make it an attractive solution for companies looking to automate and streamline their network operations:

One of the biggest advantages of Cisco NSO is that you can automate the entire lifecycle of your network services. Everything from adding new services to updating or removing old ones can be done automatically. This not only saves time but also reduces the risk of human error – something we all know can happen when tweaking network settings.

  • Network Service Automation

One of the biggest advantages of Cisco NSO is that you can automate the entire lifecycle of your network services. Everything from adding new services to updating or removing old ones can be done automatically. This not only saves time but also reduces the risk of human error – something we all know can happen when tweaking network settings.

  • Multivendor Support

Many companies have network equipment from several different manufacturers, which can easily cause confusion. Cisco NSO has a vast library of adapters that allow you to manage over 1,000 different types of equipment, both physical and virtual, in the same system. In other words, you no longer need to switch between various tools to get control over your network. Pretty convenient, right?

  • Real-Time Network Automation

Imagine your network can automatically respond to a detected issue. With Cisco NSO, this is possible. The system can not only provision services but also react in real-time and make necessary changes without anyone needing to intervene manually. For companies that require high availability, this is invaluable.

  • Service Transparency and Management

Do you know if all your services are configured correctly right now? Cisco NSO gives you full visibility into how your network is configured, allowing you to quickly see if something is wrong. Has an old configuration line been left behind, causing issues? No problem – NSO helps you identify and correct the problem quickly.

  • Security Features and Role-Based Access Control

Cisco NSO includes robust security features, including role-based access control, to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to the network.


What Problems Does Cisco NSO Solve?

From our experience at SDNit, we see that companies face many recurring problems when it comes to network management. Here are some of the most common challenges that Cisco NSO helps solve:


  • Manual Management and Human Errors

Many companies still manage their networks manually, which is both time-consuming and risky. With Cisco NSO, you can automate these processes, thereby minimizing the risk of errors. This is a huge relief, especially when dealing with critical systems.


  • Complex Network Environments

Do you have network equipment from multiple vendors that don’t always communicate well with each other? You’re not alone. Cisco NSO allows you to manage everything under one roof, regardless of the type of equipment you have, making everything much smoother.


  • Long Provisioning Times

Provisioning new services can sometimes feel like a marathon. With Cisco NSO, that time is drastically shortened. Instead of waiting weeks or even months for new services to be set up, it can be done in just a few minutes. This means you can get up and running with new solutions much faster.


  • Limited Network Visibility

It can be difficult to keep track of how the network is performing. With Cisco NSO, you get the tools needed to monitor and troubleshoot your network effectively. Additionally, you can automatically add extra configurations to test services if a problem arises – and all of this happens without needing to do it manually.


  • Limited Scalability

As your business grows, your network needs to keep up. But that doesn’t mean you have to hire more technicians to manage everything. Cisco NSO is designed to scale with your business, allowing you to expand without worrying about the network becoming a bottleneck.


Why Work with Our Cisco NSO Consultants?

At SDNit, we are committed to making a real difference. Our Cisco NSO consultants have extensive experience and have helped many companies implement and optimize their networks using this platform. No matter how complex your network environment is, we are here to help.

Are you curious about how Cisco NSO can make your network smarter and more efficient? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be happy to show you how the tool can help you create a more automated and hassle-free network management process!


 

About SDNit

SDNit is a team of passionate, engaged, and curious technical specialists in networking, cloud, and security. We work with networking, automation, and programming alongside our customers. Our company culture is rooted in collaboration, knowledge, and joy, where we thrive and perform at our best.


The company has offices in Sweden, Spain, and Macedonia. After being named a Gasell company for three consecutive years, SDNit has been awarded the Master Gasell this year, a distinction we are incredibly happy and proud of. We always strive to stay at the forefront of the latest technology and apply it in innovative ways to improve and streamline our customers' operations. Our continuous growth is clear evidence that we succeed in this and are a valued partner for our customers.

 

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