Aviz Networks Blogs

  Let’s be honest — every network leader today has asked the question: “Can I go multi-vendor?” And just as quickly, the doubts follow: What if support becomes a nightmare? What if performance drops? What if my team can’t manage the complexity? What if something breaks? Fair concerns. After all, the network is mission-critical. But here’s the answer: Start where the risk is low, impact is high, and the insights are immediate. Start with your network observability stack. Why Visibility Is the Ideal Place to Start Your Multi-Vendor Journey 1. It’s Passive by Nature. You’re not routing packets. You’re observing them. That means no disruption to traffic, no downtime risk, and no changes to your core infrastructure. You get full visibility into what’s happening across your network — without putting it in harm’s way. This is what we call a calculated risk . The kind smart network leaders take. 2. You Get to See Multi-Vendor in Action — Before Going All-In Standardize your packe...

  The rise of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) has disrupted the traditional networking industry, offering enterprises a vendor-agnostic, open-source alternative to proprietary NOS solutions. But with disruption comes misconceptions , and SONiC is no exception. Let’s debunk the top five myths about SONiC NOS and set the record straight. Myth #1: SONiC is Only for Hyperscalers Reality: SONiC is Ready for Enterprises, AI Workloads, and Beyond While hyperscalers like Microsoft pioneered SONiC, it’s no longer just for the tech giants. Enterprises across healthcare, retail, finance, and AI-driven data centers are deploying SONiC to cut costs, increase flexibility, and escape vendor lock-in. 👉 2025 PlugFest validated SONiC for enterprise-grade use cases , including Layer 2 networking, AI fabric, and PoE-enabled whitebox switches  — proving its viability beyond hyperscalers. Want to hear real-world enterprise SONiC success stories? Join us for a compelling SD...

  In today’s fast-moving digital world, maintaining a stable and well-monitored infrastructure is crucial. The latest release of ONES 3.1 introduces key updates, including enhanced support for SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). These enhancements boost visibility, automate critical processes, and strengthen system health monitoring. The improved SONiC support streamlines issue detection and response, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime. IT teams can now focus on strategic tasks, knowing their infrastructure is continuously and intelligently monitored for peak performance. Stay ahead of issues and ensure smooth operations with ONES 3.1. System Health Monitoring CPU-Intensive Services Previously, identifying resource-heavy processes was challenging due to the lack of granular insights in system-wide CPU and memory metrics. Often, system-level data shows a spike in CPU usage without providing a quick way to pinpoint the cause. To address this challenge, ONES...

  We are excited to introduce ONES 3.1, a major milestone in our continuous innovation with the Open Networking Enterprise Suite (ONES). This latest release reinforces our vision of building “Networks for AI and AI for Networks,” raising the bar for network management, configuration, and operations. With enhanced visibility and superior support, ONES 3.1 is more than just an update; it’s a transformative leap forward. This version delivers cutting-edge features that elevate the intelligence and efficiency of network operations, reflecting our unwavering commitment to redefining the possibilities in network management, orchestration, and support. Key Features of ONES 3.1 Spectrum ™-X Observability: Building on our existing support for Cumulus NOS, ONES 3.1 now extends compatibility to NVIDIA Spectrum™-X platforms running the latest NOS. This enhancement provides comprehensive visibility into Inventory, Environment, Firmware Versions, CPU/Memory Utilization, Transceivers, Interface C...