Automate to Dominate - Supercharge Network Provisioning at Meta

Learn how to implement large-scale network provisioning automation through this conference talk that explores Meta's comprehensive approach to managing network device lifecycles. Discover the fundamental concepts and goals of network provisioning, including capacity management, network maintenance, and operational efficiency foundations. Examine the critical components required for effective provisioning systems and understand the essential principles that drive successful automation strategies. Dive into Meta's real-world implementation through a detailed case study that covers major modeling data structures, device bootstrapping processes, operating system upgrade procedures, configuration generation and deployment methods, and the open source software tools utilized in their infrastructure. Gain insights into the technical challenges and solutions involved in scaling network provisioning to meet the demands of a global technology company's rapidly growing network infrastructure. Connect theoretical provisioning concepts with practical implementation experiences to develop a comprehensive understanding of how automation can transform network operations and inspire innovation in network provisioning domains.