Automated Network Operations: Minimizing Packet Loss Through Precise Signals and Actions

Learn how to minimize unintended network packet loss through automated operations in this 37-minute NANOG conference talk. Explore foundational network architectures, signals, actions, and systems required for building networks that support automation at scale. Discover the critical role of precise signals in detecting and root-causing network issues, while examining a detailed packet loss classification scheme implemented across various hardware platforms. Through practical examples like transient routing loops and comprehensive monitoring approaches including active monitoring, space sampling, and passive monitoring, gain insights into visualizing packet loss and implementing effective safety systems for optimal network performance.