TCG081: Network Automation Forum: From Simple Survey to Global Community
William Collins and Eric Chou discuss with Network Automation Forum founders Scott Robohn and Chris Grundemann the evolution of their community from a simple query about network automation adoption to a global, practitioner-focused, vendor-neutral initiative.
MAIN POINTS
- The Network Automation Forum emerged from questioning the lack of full network automation adoption.
- AutoCon's growth is attributed to its practitioner-focused and vendor-neutral approach.
- The forum aims to create a global community around network automation practices.
- Discussions highlight the importance of community-driven initiatives in advancing network automation.
TAKEAWAYS
- Community-driven efforts can significantly impact the adoption of network automation.
- A vendor-neutral approach fosters inclusivity and collaboration among practitioners.
- Practitioner-focused initiatives help address real-world challenges in network automation.
- Global communities can drive innovation and progress in technology fields like network automation.