Data center networks are complex beasts. Network engineers approach data center operations and management with caution because even the smallest change can result in unintended outcomes, including performance degradation, security holes, policy violations, and downtime.

Intent-based networking (IBN) revolutionizes how data center networks are designed and operated. By aligning business intent with automation and validation that encompasses the full life cycle of data center operations, IBN eliminates the staggering complexity of operating a network.