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Enhance OperationsEfficiency with Automation
Presented by: Tim Levad
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70%
The Case for Automation
of network downtime is due to human error
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March 26, 2015
Have you automated operational tasks?
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An Optimized Network is the Foundation forBusiness Innovation & Outcomes
#smarttalkSecurity & Risk
Operations Efficiency& Automation
Analytics & Modeling
Compliance & ChangeManagement
Architecture Strategy& Planning
Operations Support& Lifecycle Management
Six AreasYou Need to
Address
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Operations Efficiency & Automation
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Agenda
Why is automation important to your network?
When would you use automation?
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Why is Automation Important?
Time Savings Cost Reduction Better Results
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When to use Automation?
StrainedResources
Change &Compliance
Management
NetworkMonitoring & Performance
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Strained Resources
Time Wasted on Repetitive Procedures
Increasing Network
Complexity
Lack ofAutomation Tools
High Riskof Failure
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Change Management
Change Measured in Days, Not Minutes
Overdue ChangeRequests
Reliant onSpreadsheets
High Riskof Failure
InconsistentImplementation
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Compliance Management
Lack Expertise Audits Requirea Task Force
Pressure isGrowing
High Riskof Failure
Demand forNew Services
Limited Visibility
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Network Monitoring & Performance
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Automating the Change Lifecycle
Identify Configurations Out of Compliance
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Identifying Noncompliant Devices
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Automating Updates
Configuration Best Practice
Report
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Automating the Change Lifecycle
1.Establish your golden configuration
2.Identify devices out of compliance
3.Apply corrective change
4.Validate changes
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Reasons for Automation Recap
StrainedResources
Change &Compliance
Management
NetworkMonitoring & Performance
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Technical Leadership
Professional Services Expertise
CriticalTools Best Practices
Cisco Network Optimization Service
Provides your team with…
…to help you run your network intelligently for optimal
performance.
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Next Steps
Catalog your near & mid-term initiatives
Assess your visibility into the effect of those
changes
Schedule a business alignment workshop
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Resources
Forrester Study: The Total Economic Impact of Cisco NOS
Before & After Network Optimization Infographic