Projetando Automação de Redes em Escala
A comprehensive guide to designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable network automation systems
📚 Table of Contents
Part 1: Rethinking Networking with Automation
The fundamental shift from traditional networking toward automated operations.
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01 - The Automation Imperative
Why network automation is no longer optional and what drives the shift.
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02 - Design Principles
The foundational principles that guide reliable and trustworthy automation design.
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03 - Architectural Thinking
A framework for structuring network automation solutions.
Part 2: Architectural Building Blocks
The seven core components of a network automation platform.
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04 - Source of Truth
Designing the data layer that holds network intent.
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05 - Execution
How automation logic is applied to network devices reliably.
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06 - Observability
Collecting, normalizing, and acting on network telemetry.
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07 - Orchestration
Coordinating multi-step automation workflows reliably at scale.
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08 - Presentation
Designing the interfaces through which consumers interact with the automation platform.
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09 - The Network
Programmable interfaces, simulation environments, and abstraction strategies.
Part 3: Designing for Scale and Reliability
Strategies and patterns for building network automation systems that scale efficiently.
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10 - Platform Engineering and CI/CD
Applying platform engineering principles to create scalable automation platforms.
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11 - Scaling and Reliability
Techniques and strategies for scaling network automation platforms.
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12 - Security, Governance and Compliance
Implementing security controls and compliance frameworks in network automation.
Part 4: Human and Organizational Dimension
Addressing the human and organizational challenges in network automation adoption.
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13 - Cultural Shift
How network teams transform their roles, skills, and collaboration models.
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14 - Automation as a Product
Treating network automation as a product with proper lifecycle management.
Part 5: Patterns and Use Cases
Real-world patterns and implementation examples for advanced network automation.
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15 - Closed Loop Automation
Implementing closed-loop automation systems that continuously monitor and respond.
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16 - Self Healing Networks
Building networks that automatically detect, diagnose, and remediate issues.
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17 - Autonomous Networks
Exploring the future of fully autonomous networks.