Explains application hosting platforms on Cisco 8000 Series Routers, which enable deployment of custom tools, diagnostic utilities, and automation agents directly on the router.
An application hosting platform is a containerized system that
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allows deployment of third-party custom tools, diagnostic utilities, and automation agents directly on Cisco 8000 series routers
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simplifies network management without requiring external controllers or additional hardware, and
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accelerates troubleshooting and optimizes network performance by enabling third-party automation directly on the router.
Application hosting bridges the Linux ecosystem with the Cisco IOS XR control plane, allowing you to integreate Third-Party Applications (TPAs) seamlessly. This extends the network operating system's functionality to meet the agility and automation demands of modern networking environments.