NAN078: The Evolution of Ostinato: From Open Source to a Sustainable Business
Ostinato is a network traffic generator that helps network engineers test various network functions and has evolved from an open-source project to a sustainable business.
MAIN POINTS
- Ostinato is designed for network engineers needing test traffic for various network assessments.
- It assists in testing circuit bandwidth, SD-WAN, load balancing, and investigating packet drops.
- Originally an open-source project, Ostinato has transitioned to a sustainable business model.
- The tool is useful in both lab and production environments for network testing.
TAKEAWAYS
- Ostinato provides essential tools for network engineers to validate network performance and configurations.
- The transition from open-source to business reflects its growing importance and utility in network management.
- It supports a wide range of network testing scenarios, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Ostinato's evolution highlights the potential for open-source projects to develop into successful businesses.