Application Hosting Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Releases

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Application Hosting Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Releases

Application hosting use cases

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Lists practical use cases for application hosting to highlight its real-world benefits.


Application hosting provides versatile solutions in network environments through the following use cases:
  • Measuring network performance: Host performance measurement tools (such as iPerf) to assess bandwidth, throughput, and latency, enabling effective network monitoring and troubleshooting.

  • Automating server management: Host configuration and management tools (including Chef and Puppet) to automate server functions such as software upgrades, resource allocation, and user account creation.