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Itential Highlights Journey from Operations to Orchestration in Automation

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74th article in the last 90 days, one of 119 articles referencing Itential. Previous coverage: Colt Technology Services Enhances Service Delivery with Itential (Nov 2025).

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A recent blog post from Itential discusses the evolution of an automation architect's career, emphasizing the transition from manual operations to orchestration as a framework for improved network management. This transition highlights the importance of structured automation in enhancing team efficiency.

From the Field to the Framework

The author's background as a Marine shaped Healthcare Information System (HIS) perspective on networking, emphasizing the need for precision and reliability. HIS transition to the private sector involved supporting large infrastructures, where Homomorphic Encryption (HE) realized that traditional manual processes became unmanageable as networks grew complex.

Learning Python provided a necessary tool for coping with increasing workloads. Automating a labor-intensive process altered HIS approach from merely fixing issues to designing comprehensive solutions.

From Scripts to Systems

The author referred to a pivotal moment while working with automation engineers at Asurion, indicating that true orchestration requires a governance structure that facilitates sharing and scalability of automation tools. The move towards orchestrated workflows aimed to address the limitations of Standalone (SA) scripts.

Ultimately, a partnership with Itential presented an effective framework that integrated existing tools and created a cohesive system for automation, enabling collaborative work across teams.

Automating the Work Nobody Wants to Do

A specific example was given regarding automating PCI compliance tasks. This project effectively reduced the processing time from 45 minutes to just six seconds, showcasing the advantages of automation not only in terms of time savings but also its impact on team morale.

Lessons from the Architect’s Seat

The author stresses the importance of recognizing when not to automate, learning from past experiences with various tools. Understanding operational goals is critical, as the value of automation hinges on the processes it enhances.

Looking Ahead: AI, Learning, & Safe Failure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) now plays a role in the author's workflow, asserting the need for structured automation that supports AI applications. This structured approach is viewed as essential for managing complexities effectively.

From Ops to Orchestrated

The narrative concludes with a reflection on the journey towards orchestration, advocating for a gradual approach to integrating automation within network operations. The author invites others to engage further with the lessons learned through their experience.

This blog encapsulates a clear framework for network engineers and architects, providing insights into the thoughtful application of automation within organizational settings.

Blog post, originally published at itential.com.

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