Poster: Automating Network Configuration with Natural Language Intents
Abstract
Network configuration is crucial for computer network design and operation. Network Operations (NetOps) teams typically use vendor-specific configuration languages to create and deploy scripts that achieve specific network intents, such as reachability between two networks [7, 18, 19]. This process necessitates a thorough understanding of network specifics and protocols. Also, NetOps teams may need multiple attempts to achieve correct configuration due to protocol complexity and interactions. They often use network verification tools [6, 9, 14, 16, 17, 19] to check if the intents are met and adjust configurations based on failure messages.
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ISBN:9798400707179
DOI:10.1145/3672202
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- Darryl Veitch,
- Program Co-chairs:
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- Minlan Yu
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