This Cisco white paper highlights the importance of a Single Source of Truth (SSoT) in network automation. As networks grow more complex, a centralized, accurate data source becomes essential for automation tools to function reliably. The paper contrasts vendor-specific and open-source SSoTs, emphasizing the flexibility of open models. It covers standardizing data models, applying SSoTs across network tasks, and using tools like NetBox and Git. Real-world use cases demonstrate how SSoTs reduce errors, enable scalability, and support AI-driven autonomous networks, ultimately improving consistency, efficiency, and operational control.

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