NetBrain Technologies
15 Network Drive
Burlington, MA 01803
+1 800.605.7964
www.netbraintech.com
The NetBrain Solution for Cisco ACI®
Mapping and Automation for Software Defined Networks
2 | NetBrain®
NetBrain Company Overview
One-third of Fortune 100 enterprises are powered by NetBrain
Cool Vendor IT
Operations Management
(2015)
History
• Founded in 2004
• Headquartered
outside Boston, MA
with offices worldwide
• Powering 2,000+ of
the world’s largest
customers
Awards
Best in
Network Management
(2017)
Named in Market Guide
for Network Automation
(2016, 2017 )
Sample Customers
Hybrid Network(Physical, Virtual & SDN)
Executable Runbook: Automation for any operational taskAutomate
Dynamic Map: Visualize the hybrid network
VisualizeVisualize
Rich API Framework: Integrate with any workflowIntegrate
NetBrain Product Overview
Dynamic Map: A Single Pane of Glass for Total Data Analysis
Analysis from CLI automation
1
Data from APIC Controller
2
Data from 3rd
party network monitoring solutions
3
Executable Runbook: Make Knowledge ExecutableCodify network knowledge1 Guide engineers with
automation2Visualize and share results on a map3
Enhance any workflow with mapping and automation
API-Triggered Automation
Map-based collaboration
Knowledge Documentation
NetworkTroubleshooting
Security& Defense
Change & Verification
1
2
3
NetBrain Solution for Cisco ACI
NetBrain + Cisco ACI: Better Together
Troubleshooting: Runbook automation equips users with automation, for troubleshooting, security, & change validation
Dynamic Map: Visualize ACI constructs alongside legacy networks, including logical and physical connection.
A/B Path: End to end path for the entire application, traversing through both legacy networks and ACI fabric.
Discovery & Modelling Engine
Heterogenous Map
End-to-End Path
Runbook AutomationLegacy Network
Heterogenous Network
Cisco ACI Fabric
Mapping & Automation
NetBrain
How it Works?
Use Cases
Use Case 1: Visualize various ACI constructs (1/4)
Display ACI and non-ACI network in a single view
Cisco ACI Network
Legacy Network
Use Case 1: Visualize various ACI constructs (2/4)
Visualize ACI End Point Groups
Use Case 1: Visualize various ACI constructs (3/4)
Logical View of Hybrid Network
Use Case 1: Visualize various ACI constructs (4/4)
Application View with Contracts
Application Contracts
Application Contracts
Use Case 2: Real-Time Insights (1/3)
Display ACI properties using Data View
Toggle different data views
Use Case 2: Real-Time Insights (2/3)
Drag and drop any data to the map
1
2
3
Search any data
Drag & drop
Visualize result in seconds
Use Case 2: Real-Time Insights (3/3)
End-to-End Path Across Hybrid Network
1 Specify two endpoints
2 Dynamically map end-to-end
Use Case 3: Runbook Automation (1/3)
Create a Runbook routine for Known Problem & Solutions
Make knowledge executable
Use Case 3: Runbook Automation (2/3)
Automated Troubleshooting leveraging triggered Runbook KPS routine
Click to perform diagnosis
Use Case 3: Runbook Automation (3/3)
Document and collaborate from a common view
Document & communicate
findings
Use Case 4: Trigger Map Creation from APIC (1/2)
1 Instantly create map for Tenant/VRF/App
2Dynamically overlay critical data
Use Case 4: Trigger A/B Path from APIC (2/2)
1 Automated Path Discovery
2
Overlay critical data(e.g. for troubleshooting)
Thank You!