Intent-Based Networking: A Comprehensive Review of Autonomous Network Management

Mahesh Swami1

1Computer Technology S.E.S. Polytechnic Solapur

Abstract - The increasing complexity of modern communication networks has created significant challenges for traditional network management approaches. The rapid adoption of cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, software-defined infrastructures, and next-generation mobile networks has resulted in environments that are difficult to manage through manual configuration and static policies . Consequently, organizations are seeking intelligent solutions capable of reducing operational complexity while maintaining performance, security, and reliability . Intent-Based Networking (IBN) has emerged as a promising paradigm that enables administrators to express desired business outcomes rather than device-specific configurations. By leveraging Software Defined Networking (SDN), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and network automation technologies, IBN translates high-level intents into executable policies and continuously verifies network behavior against intended objectives.

Key Words:  IoT, ML, IBN, AI, SDN.