Many network engineers and managers are still reluctant to deploy network automation. One major concern is that automation can disrupt network operations. Anyone who has run a network for a reasonable length of time has likely experienced a major network outage. Outages are stressful and unpleasant, so teams try to avoid circumstances that might cause one. Even simple changes can cause major outages, so it’s reasonable to question why teams would consider automating the process. A bad configuration could wreak havoc across an entire network.