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Learn how Forward AI transforms network operations troubleshooting through this comprehensive demonstration by Forward Networks' Chief AI Officer. Explore the foundational Forward Enterprise platform that connects to all network devices across hybrid multi-cloud and multi-vendor environments, creating detailed point-in-time snapshots of network configuration and behavior with graphical topology views, inventory dashboards, vulnerability assessments, blast radius analysis, and precise path tracing capabilities. Discover the Network Query Engine (NQE) that transforms raw configuration data into a normalized, hierarchical data model supporting SQL-like queries for extracting network insights and verifying compliance. Witness Forward AI's conversational interface in action as it diagnoses a real connectivity issue between a host and database server, dynamically constructing diagnostic plans, performing path traces through the network's digital twin, and identifying specific firewall ACL blocking rules with clear explanations and evidence links. Examine the AI's ability to generate proposed CLI commands for issue resolution while maintaining essential guardrails including human validation requirements, Role-Based Access Control restrictions, and rejection of unanswerable requests. Understand the system's feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement and explore future capabilities including business policy integration and simulation features within the digital twin environment.
