Network Digital Twin¶
ENP provides a comprehensive suite of simulation tools designed to model and analyze the behavior of multilayer, multitechnology networks. Central to these capabilities is the concept of a Network Digital Twin (NDT), a digital replica that mirrors the physical network. This NDT enables the simulation of network behavior under various conditions, such as traffic fluctuations, network failures, and configuration adjustments. By leveraging the NDT, users can assess network performance, optimize design strategies, and evaluate the potential impacts of proposed changes.
Simulations are executed continuously, with the network state being updated in real-time whenever changes are made to the configuration or when failures occur. The results are immediately displayed on the ENP graphical user interface (GUI), providing users with a dynamic, real-time visualization of network behavior and the effects of any modifications.
Key simulation capabilities offered by ENP include:
IP/MPLS network simulation¶
- IGP simulation
- BGP simulation
- IP multicast simulation
- IP QoS simulation
- IP VPN simulation
- MPLS-TE simulation
- IP traffic monitoring and forecasting