Apstra is an Intent-Based Networking solution by Juniper Networks that automates and simplifies data center network operations. It provides a unified system for designing, deploying, and operating data center networks, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Key Features

Intent-Based Networking Apstra uses a declarative model to define network behavior and automatically implements and maintains the desired state.

• Automated network design and configuration
• Continuous validation of network state

Network Automation Streamlines network management tasks and reduces manual errors.

• Automated provisioning and configuration
• Closed-loop validation and remediation

Multi-Vendor Support Enables management of heterogeneous network environments.

• Support for various network hardware vendors
• Unified interface for diverse network architectures

AI-Ready Infrastructure Apstra supports the creation of high-performing AI data centers.

• Optimized for AI workloads
• Sustainable design principles

Virtual Event Juniper Networks offers an on-demand virtual event focused on AI in data centers.

• Insights from industry leaders
• Discussions on sustainable AI infrastructure

Benefits

Operational Efficiency Reduces complexity and improves productivity in network management.

• Simplified network operations
• Reduced time-to-deployment for new services

Enhanced Reliability Ensures network stability and performance through continuous monitoring and validation.

• Proactive issue detection and resolution
• Reduced network downtime

Scalability Facilitates growth and adaptation of network infrastructure.

• Easy expansion of network capacity
• Flexible architecture to accommodate changing requirements

Editions

Standard

• 1 blueprint per instance
• Basic telemetry/intent-based analytics
• 3/5-stage IP Clos fabric, collapsed fabric, Freeform
• Device management
• Platform management
• Marvis VNA for DC

Advanced All Standard features plus:

• Up to 3 blueprints per instance
• Advanced intent-based analytics
• Apstra telemetry streaming
• Root-cause identification (RCI)
• Data center interconnect (DCI)
• Custom telemetry collector

Premium All Advanced features plus:

• More than 3 blueprints per instance
• Third-party vendor fabrics*
• Policy assurance
• Flow Data
• ACS App/Service Awareness
• ACS Impact Analysis