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  In the ever-evolving world of networking, SONiC NOS (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) has emerged as a game-changer for data center and edge networks. However, like any technology, SONiC has not been immune to myths and misconceptions. When we talk to users evaluating SONiC for their network, we often hear… “SONiC is not ready for us, at least just yet”. In this blog, we’ll debunk five common myths about SONiC. 1. SONiC is not ready for the Enterprise Myth:   One of the most common things we hear is that SONiC does not have features such as EVPN, or MC-LAG, and users are not comfortable about its quality standards. It is also difficult to integrate with our existing NetOps tools Reality:    The table below gives a good high-level overview of what is already available for use cases across various network architectures. This list is evolving very fast, and if you follow the SONiC community then with-in next few months this list will increase in use cases, a...

  Indeed, in enterprise environments where traditional network monitoring and filtering methods may not provide the desired level of accuracy or granularity, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) can be a valuable solution. DPI goes a step further by analyzing the entire content of data packets. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the data being transmitted. Why do we need Deep Packet Inspection? Customization and Specific Offset Inspection:  DPI can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the enterprise. Network administrators can define the offsets within data packets that they want to inspect. This level of customization enables precise filtering and monitoring based on the exact location and values within the packet. Enhanced Accuracy:  By focusing on specific offsets and values within data packets, DPI can provide enhanced accuracy in identifying and classifying traffic. This is particularly valuable when dealing with complex or non-standard protocols and ...

  Envision a world where network infrastructures stack and its management is AI-driven, data-centric, flexible, cost effective and transformative as the most ambitious technological endeavors of our time. That’s precisely the future Aviz is steering the networking toward with the launch of Network Copilot. This isn’t merely a product launch; it represents a fundamental reimagining, propelling us into what we’re dubbing the Networking 3.0 era. The Rise of Network Copilot Network Copilot transcends the typical tech offering. It’s a conversational AI crafted to meet the complex demands of modern network infrastructures. Its design is LLM agnostic, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting your current systems, and doesn’t demand a PhD in data science to get started. Engineered with enterprise-grade compliance at its core, it offers not just power but also reliability and security. It begins its learning process with the customer’s expectations — their unique challenges, context...

  What happened to the trailblazers in SDN? The software-defined networking (SDN) craze began with the promise of a disaggregated Network Operating System (NOS). The ability to have hardware and silicon diversity, with carrier-class network performance and resiliency, took flight. Vyatta, Pica8, Pluribus, and Cumulus are some of the companies that emerged when SDN was new, and OpenFlow and OpenStack were all the rage. ‍ SDN attempts to reshape the Intersection between NetOPs and DevOPs Programmatic capabilities and command-line interfaces (CLIs) are becoming increasingly popular. The network and its infrastructure are being influenced by the DevOps movement and are transitioning to an “as code” approach. ‍As infrastructure starts to virtualize, DevOps teams are building overlays for their own rapid service expansion on top of the existing network. This has led to the creation of VXLAN. The worlds of NetOps and DevOps have collided as a result of this trend. Ring a bell? Now, let’s ...