How does IP Fabric ensure 100% accuracy in its network digital twin, especially compared to other visibility tools?
IP Fabric achieves 100% accuracy by using read-only access via SSH to directly discover the network and cloud environment. Unlike other tools that might rely on partial data or static configurations, it builds a complete, real-time digital twin of the entire topology and state, including interdependencies and dynamic changes, ensuring no blind spots.
Can IP Fabric validate network behavior during and after changes, or does it only report on static configurations?
IP Fabric actively measures network behavior amidst changes, providing both pre- and post-change validation of your cloud, network, and security infrastructure. This capability ensures continuous service provision and performance by confirming that changes happened as intended and identifying any unintended consequences.
What specific types of compliance issues can IP Fabric identify and help remediate?
IP Fabric discovers critical configuration and policy compliance problems, such as inconsistently configured firewalls, missing network segmentation, or devices reaching end-of-service. It also generates the necessary documentation and evidence to assure regulatory compliance during audits.
How does IP Fabric integrate with existing IT Service Management (ITSM) tools to improve incident response?
IP Fabric can populate trouble tickets in ITSM tools with end-to-end path lookups. This capability drastically speeds up root cause analysis and lowers MTTR by providing immediate, accurate network context directly within the incident management workflow.
Beyond pre-built integrations, what is the extent of customization possible with IP Fabric's API for unique enterprise workflows?
IP Fabric offers an open API that allows for extensive customization and integration with virtually any existing tools ecosystem. This enables enterprises to fill critical data gaps in other tools and kick off custom workflows, leveraging IP Fabric's intelligence to meet specific operational needs.