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multi vendor network automation

Q: What is multi vendor network automation?

Multi-vendor network automation is the use of software platforms and tools to programmatically configure, manage, and operate network devices from multiple suppliers through standardized interfaces, models, and workflows. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Multi-vendor network automation uses APIs, standard data models, and orchestration workflows to control routers, switches, firewalls, and other devices from different suppliers. It automates configuration,

Multi-vendor network automation is the practice of using software and standardized interfaces to automate configuration, policy, and operations across network devices from multiple suppliers, enabling consistent management of heterogeneous infrastructures and supporting procurement flexibility, compliance, and lifecycle control in enterprise environments.

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The check	What the record shows	Where it is in the data
It's a known term	One entry, with its type (topic)	`name`
It sits in a glossary	Linked to Network Automation, Network Automation Software, integrated network automation, network automation api	`inDefinedTermSet`

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