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environment.
The allows ADC and security
A library of tools is provided with the
The challenges of management and maintenance are highly relevant to L4-
L7 services, including application delivery controllers( ADC).
Automation becomes a critical requirement for such services to simplify and streamline the operational control of these services.
When a new application is deployed and it is necessary to onboard multiple ADCs in multiple data centers as quickly and as reliably as possible,
ADCs often perform high speed encryption / decryption, so it’ s important to obtain reliable and clear status of the SSL certificates across a range of ADCs and services( and being
customers to benefit from a complete toolset that provides advanced automation and productivity capabilities. This results in the streamlining of complex operations and the automation of recurring tasks.
Operational teams are no longer required to have the advanced technical expertise required to manage and support the advanced application delivery and security solutions. The automation of the workload reduces the introduction of mistakes and human error to the recurring operational processes. All of this results in reduced operational costs and improved operational
delivery of the Operator Toolbox. The most common tasks that are used to operationally support the application delivery and security solutions for end-to-end application support have been identified. Scripts are created and delivered as simple tools that can automatically execute these tasks without the need for extensive training or advanced technology knowledge.
Most companies need to make adjustments based on their specific application requirements or for customized applications that are unique to their business. The set of
able to execute SSL related actions as a result). The increased complexity and integration of application delivery technologies highlight the need for automation.
Enhanced Lifecycle Management with Operator Toolbox Productivity Tools
For as long as data centers have existed, automating and streamlining the processes and operations of IT infrastructure has been a critical priority for IT organizations. Businesses want to reduce their operational expenses via the simplification of operational tasks.
Automation reduces the expertise necessary to carry out these functions and minimizes the introduction of human error.
efficiency.
Extensible Automation with
Operator Toolbox
Operator Toolbox enables streamlined execution of complex operations,
tools that are delivered with Operator
Toolbox can be modified to meet the customer requirements. Customized tools can be created by the business to support their unique applications and operational processes.
With APSolute Vision and its embedded Operator Toolbox, customers can benefit from greater productivity while receiving the
automation of common recurring tasks, and the reduction of manual errors and overhead associated with administrative tasks. Operator Toolbox
Turning Manual Operational
ADC and Security Processes into Automated Tools
following benefits:
uses the integrated Radware vDirect
Operator Toolbox transforms the
Ÿ Reduced application spin-up time
management technology to execute
traditional manual service
to market
vDirect Configuration templates based
management approach into an
Ÿ Error-proof configuration &
on a shared script repository. This
automated process managed via an
maintenance tools
mechanism allows the ADC
intuitive UI that doesn’ t require any
Ÿ Reliable and easy configuration of
administrator to automate an array of
familiarity or expertise with the
complex services
ADC-related operations to
managed solutions. The expertise and
Ÿ Increased IT team productivity
substantially increase the operations
knowledge to manage the advanced
Ÿ Reduced capacity planning risk
staff’ s productivity.
ADC and security services is built into
Scigazette | 10 | February, 2017