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Topics covered include:
The Concept of Digital Twins in Networking: Drawing parallels to other industries like manufacturing. Craig explains that a digital twin is a digital representation of a real-world network, allowing for easier troubleshooting, visualization, and understanding of network components and configurations.
Evolution of Digital Twin with Cloud and Automation: Craig discusses the evolution of digital twin solutions, particularly in the context of cloud and automation. The conversation highlights the importance of extending digital twin capabilities to multi-cloud environments and standardizing network forwarding logic across vendors.
Core Technical Components and Implementation: Craig outlines the technical components required for implementing a digital twin, focusing on the need for access to network data via APIs or show commands. The discussion emphasizes the importance of read-only access to ensure safety and avoid risks to the network during implementation.
AI's Role in Digital Twin Ecosystem: The podcast concludes with a discussion of the role of AI in enhancing digital twin capabilities, particularly in predicting network issues and analyzing patterns to provide insights into network behavior and performance
Craig Johnson is a Technical Solutions Architect for Forward Networks, Group Leader for USNUA (TX)NUG, and AWS Community Builder.
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William Collins is a seasoned technologist specializing in network and cloud architecture, automation, content creation, strategy, and public speaking. William is a Principal Cloud Architect for Alkira and creates technical content for LinkedIn Learning.
Twitter: @wcollins502
LinkedIn: william-collins
Blog: wcollins.io
