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Network automation plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency, security and scalability within modern digital infrastructures. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often encounter challenges in achieve effective network management due to limited financial and technical resources. This study presents a comprehensive, automation- driven network architecture tailored to the specific needs of SMEs. The proposed solution integrates three core technologies: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for dynamic routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce precise traffic filtering and security policies and Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology to ensure secure, encrypted communication between remote offices. Automation is achieved using GNS3 and Python scripting, which enables centralized configuration, reduces manual intervention and minimizes the risk of human error. To validate the effectiveness of the implementation, a series of performance evaluations were conducted, including latency testing, throughput analysis and packet inspection using network analysis tools. The results demonstrate that the use of open-source automation tools can provide a scalable, cost-effective and secure solution suitable for SMEs. This research offers practical insights into applying automation to strengthen digital infrastructure in resource-constrained environments, highlighting its potential to improve operational reliability, enhance security and support long-term scalability for growing organizations.

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Automating Network Management for Small Enterprises: A Secure, Scalable Approach Using Open-Source Solutions

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Azlinda Abdul Aziz,
  • Mohd Fahmi Mohamad Amran,
  • Muhammad Fairuz Abd Rauf,
  • Nur Razia Mohd Suradi,
  • Rahayu Handan,
  • Noor Afiza Mat Razali,
  • Sharifah Aishah Syed Ali,
  • Fazilatulaili Ali,
  • Rita Wong Mee Mee,
  • Lim Seong Pek,
  • Hazri Haidar

摘要

Network automation plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency, security and scalability within modern digital infrastructures. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often encounter challenges in achieve effective network management due to limited financial and technical resources. This study presents a comprehensive, automation- driven network architecture tailored to the specific needs of SMEs. The proposed solution integrates three core technologies: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for dynamic routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce precise traffic filtering and security policies and Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology to ensure secure, encrypted communication between remote offices. Automation is achieved using GNS3 and Python scripting, which enables centralized configuration, reduces manual intervention and minimizes the risk of human error. To validate the effectiveness of the implementation, a series of performance evaluations were conducted, including latency testing, throughput analysis and packet inspection using network analysis tools. The results demonstrate that the use of open-source automation tools can provide a scalable, cost-effective and secure solution suitable for SMEs. This research offers practical insights into applying automation to strengthen digital infrastructure in resource-constrained environments, highlighting its potential to improve operational reliability, enhance security and support long-term scalability for growing organizations.