Intent Based Networking Explained

[deanwebb]

intent based networking = apple, mercedes (high permance, if it breaks you have to get another one)
traditional networking = android, ford bronco (high maintenance, always breaks down, if it breaks change parts)

I'll disagree with this. Intent based networking is an overlay on top of the traditional networking. You still have to have VLANs, routes, VRF, and all that cool stuff defined. The intent-based stuff is software automation of certain tasks that goes through a NAC system, a NGFW, or both. This is why ForeScout works with PAN and Checkpoint on being able to send user information to those firewalls for them to use when determining access to assets. Won't see that in an ISE solution.

DISCLAIMER: Yes, yes, I know, I work for ForeScout...