Milestone 4

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Milestone 4: Test Drive Complete

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Congratulations!

You’ve completed the Apstra Test Drive! You’ve experienced how Apstra transforms data centre networking across the entire lifecycle - from initial design to ongoing operations.

What You’ve Accomplished:

✅ Designed a network - Created rack types and templates to model your data centre
✅ Expanded physical capacity - Added new racks and servers to your fabric
✅ Deployed network services - Created routing zones and virtual networks
✅ Established connectivity - Connected servers and external systems
✅ Monitored network health - Used Intent-Based Analytics to ensure proper operation
✅ Managed configuration - Explored Time Voyager for safe rollbacks

The Apstra Difference:

Throughout this Test Drive, you’ve experienced the unique advantages that Apstra brings to network operations:

  1. Intent-Based Architecture - Focus on what you want your network to do, not how to configure it

  2. Single Source of Truth - One unified view of your entire network state

  3. Closed-Loop Validation - Continuous verification that your network meets your intent

  4. Multi-Vendor Support - Freedom to choose the best hardware for your needs

  5. Automation Throughout the Lifecycle - From design to deployment to operation

What’s Next?

This Test Drive has only scratched the surface of Apstra’s capabilities. The platform offers many more advanced features including:

  • Comprehensive security policies

  • Multi-fabric management

  • Extensive REST APIs for integration

  • Data Centre Interconnect

  • Advanced troubleshooting tools

We encourage you to explore these capabilities further and discover how Apstra can transform your data centre operations.

Thank you for participating in the Apstra Test Drive!