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How to Automatically Run Reachability Checks on Every Network Change

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Iddo Cohen
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1,212
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English
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Summary

Infrahub's new Graph Traversal capability enhances network management by conducting automatic reachability checks, which ensure that changes within a network are assessed in real-time before being implemented. Unlike traditional methods that rely on hard-coded scripts and can miss critical updates, Infrahub offers a user-friendly interface allowing operators, rather than just programmers, to define network rules and enforce them automatically. This system uses a live network graph to immediately reflect any proposed changes, enabling engineers to identify potential violations before they affect the production environment. It also incorporates role-based access control, ensuring that only authorized personnel can modify reachability rules while providing visibility to all engineers about potential impacts on network paths, dependencies, security compliance, capacity management, and path redundancy. Infrahub's approach facilitates a more dynamic and secure network management process, significantly reducing the risk of network outages and compliance issues.

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