Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), or zero-touch enrollment, [1] is the process of remotely provisioning large numbers of network devices such as switches, routers and mobile devices without having to manually program each one individually. [2] The feature improves existing provisioning models, solutions and practices in the areas of wireless networks, (complex) network management and operations services, and cloud based infrastructure services provisioning. [3]
ZTP saves configuration time while reducing errors. [2] The process can also be used to update existing systems using scripts. [2] Research has shown that ZTP systems allow for faster provisioning versus manual provisioning. [4] The global market for ZTP services was estimated to be $2.1 Billion in 2021. [5]
In April 2019, the Internet Engineering Task Force published RFC 8572 Secure Zero Touch Provisioning (SZTP) as a Proposed Standard. [6]
The FIDO Alliance published FIDO Device Onboard version 1.0 in December 2020, and followed up with a FIDO Device Onboard version 1.1 in April 2022. Several FDO "app notes" augment this specification. FIDO Device Onboard is also a ZTP type protocol.
One application of the technology is to improve delivery of cloud computing services. [7] The concept has been particularly influential for information technology when paired with mobile device management. [8] Repetitive processes that can be automated and streamlined include configuring settings; collecting inventory details; deploying apps; managing licenses; and implementing security policy, including password management and wiping remote devices. [9]
A basic ZTP system requires a network device that supports ZTP, a server that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), and a file server. [2] When a ZTP-enabled device is powered on, the device's boot file sets up configuration parameters. A switch then sends a request using DHCP or TFTP to get the device's configuration file from a central location. The file then runs and configures ports, IP addresses and other server parameters for each location. [2]
A similar concept is the zero-touch network, which integrates zero-touch provisioning with automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning. [8]
In December 2017, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) formed the Zero-touch network and Service Management group (ZSM) to accelerate development and standardization of the technology. [10] In the summer of 2019, the group published a series of documents defining ZSM requirements, reference architecture and terminology. [10]
In April 2019, the Internet Engineering Task Force published RFC 8572 Secure Zero Touch Provisioning (SZTP) as a Proposed Standard. [6]
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Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), or zero-touch enrollment, [1] is the process of remotely provisioning large numbers of network devices such as switches, routers and mobile devices without having to manually program each one individually. [2] The feature improves existing provisioning models, solutions and practices in the areas of wireless networks, (complex) network management and operations services, and cloud based infrastructure services provisioning. [3]
ZTP saves configuration time while reducing errors. [2] The process can also be used to update existing systems using scripts. [2] Research has shown that ZTP systems allow for faster provisioning versus manual provisioning. [4] The global market for ZTP services was estimated to be $2.1 Billion in 2021. [5]
In April 2019, the Internet Engineering Task Force published RFC 8572 Secure Zero Touch Provisioning (SZTP) as a Proposed Standard. [6]
The FIDO Alliance published FIDO Device Onboard version 1.0 in December 2020, and followed up with a FIDO Device Onboard version 1.1 in April 2022. Several FDO "app notes" augment this specification. FIDO Device Onboard is also a ZTP type protocol.
One application of the technology is to improve delivery of cloud computing services. [7] The concept has been particularly influential for information technology when paired with mobile device management. [8] Repetitive processes that can be automated and streamlined include configuring settings; collecting inventory details; deploying apps; managing licenses; and implementing security policy, including password management and wiping remote devices. [9]
A basic ZTP system requires a network device that supports ZTP, a server that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), and a file server. [2] When a ZTP-enabled device is powered on, the device's boot file sets up configuration parameters. A switch then sends a request using DHCP or TFTP to get the device's configuration file from a central location. The file then runs and configures ports, IP addresses and other server parameters for each location. [2]
A similar concept is the zero-touch network, which integrates zero-touch provisioning with automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning. [8]
In December 2017, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) formed the Zero-touch network and Service Management group (ZSM) to accelerate development and standardization of the technology. [10] In the summer of 2019, the group published a series of documents defining ZSM requirements, reference architecture and terminology. [10]
In April 2019, the Internet Engineering Task Force published RFC 8572 Secure Zero Touch Provisioning (SZTP) as a Proposed Standard. [6]
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