Intent-Based Networking Systems for Modern Infrastructure
Overview
Intent-Based Networking Tools (e.g., NSO by Cisco) represent a transformative approach to enterprise network management. By bridging high-level business intent with real-time network implementation, these systems automate the configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of network devices across multi vendor environments. Unlike traditional rule-based management, intent-based networking enables networks to self adjust, validate compliance, and adapt to changing conditions in real time.
ADV NET MANAGEMENT, located in New York, NY, delivers robust intent-based solutions as part of our commitment to smart, scalable IoT infrastructure. Through a combination of trusted products, rigorous quality assurance, and expert guidance, we empower North American businesses to accelerate digital transformation. Whether you’re managing thousands of devices or scaling cloud operations, our systems simplify complexity, enforce security policies, and enhance uptime across dynamic enterprise networks.
Core Components
Hardware
- Multi-vendor routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN devices – Enterprise Network:
Provides foundational network infrastructure to interconnect and secure enterprise-grade, multi-vendor environments. - Network telemetry sensors and edge computing gateways – Ethernet Analyzers:
Enables real-time monitoring and performance analysis at the network edge for proactive diagnostics and optimization
Software
- Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)
- NETCONF/RESTCONF-based automation engines
- Policy validation and service modeling frameworks
Cloud Services
- Hybrid and cloud-native orchestration
- REST API-based integrations with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Real-time performance and compliance analytics
Key Features and Functionalities
● High-level business intent translation into network configurations
● Automated service provisioning across physical, virtual, and cloud networks
● Real-time configuration validation and rollback capabilities
● Model-driven templates for standardized deployments
● Integration with CI/CD pipelines for agile network changes
● Policy-based conflict detection and resolution
● Multi-vendor and multi-domain orchestration
Integrations
● Cisco ACI, Meraki, and DNA Center
● Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins for DevOps compatibility
● RESTful APIs and webhooks for custom integration
● ITSM tools like ServiceNow and monitoring platforms like Zabbix
Compatibility
● Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, and Palo Alto devices
● Supports NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP, and CLI-based network devices
● Works across Layer 2/3, wireless, SD-WAN, and hybrid-cloud environments
Benefits
● Operational Efficiency: Drastically reduce manual configuration tasks
● Network Agility: Roll out services quickly and adapt to evolving business needs
● Policy Compliance: Ensure uniform enforcement of network security and governance
rules
● Resilience: Built-in rollback and validation reduce human error and downtime
● Scalability: Manage thousands of devices across distributed locations from a single pane
Applications
● Large-scale data center automation
● Campus and enterprise-wide configuration management
● Telecom service provisioning and lifecycle orchestration
● Secure remote access and branch network automation
● Cloud onboarding and edge deployment coordination
Industries
Telecommunications & ISPs
Financial Services
Higher Education
Healthcare IT Infrastructure
Government and Defense
Smart Manufacturing
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards & Regulations
- NIST 800-53
- ISO/IEC 27001
- HIPAA
- SOC 2 Type II
- CCPA
- PIPEDA (Canada)
Case Studies
U.S. Telecom Provider (Texas)
ADV NET MANAGEMENT implemented Cisco NSO to orchestrate over 20,000 devices across the provider’s core and access networks. By automating service provisioning and rollback operations, the provider reduced network outages by 35% and cut deployment time for new
services by 60%.
U.S. Financial Institution (New Jersey)
A leading bank partnered with ADV NET MANAGEMENT to adopt an intent-based solution for its hybrid data centers. Using Cisco NSO integrated with their ServiceNow instance, the bank eliminated configuration drift and ensured full compliance with internal audit policies.
Canadian University (Ontario)
ADV NET MANAGEMENT deployed an intent-based framework to manage a multi-campus network for a major university. The system enabled real time policy enforcement for student, faculty, and research networks, while drastically reducing helpdesk tickets related to connectivity and DNS issues.
Interested in deploying intent-based networking to transform your infrastructure?
Contact adv net management today for a personalized consultation, demo, or integration support with our smart orchestration systems