Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: A method includes providing an electrically conductive mandrel having an outer surface layer comprising a preformed pattern. The metallic article is electroformed. The metallic article includes a plurality of electroformed elements formed in the preformed pattern on the outer surface layer of the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements have a first side adjacent to the outer surface layer of the mandrel and a second side. The metallic article is separated from the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements are interconnected such that the metallic article forms a unitary, free-standing piece. A solution is applied to create a blackening of the first side of the plurality of electroformed elements.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: A method includes providing an electrically conductive mandrel having an outer surface layer comprising a preformed pattern. The metallic article is electroformed. The metallic article includes a plurality of electroformed elements formed in the preformed pattern on the outer surface layer of the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements have a first side adjacent to the outer surface layer of the mandrel and a second side. The metallic article is separated from the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements are interconnected such that the metallic article forms a unitary, free-standing piece. A solution is applied to create a blackening of the first side of the plurality of electroformed elements.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: A method includes providing an electrically conductive mandrel having an outer surface layer comprising a preformed pattern. The metallic article is electroformed. The metallic article includes a plurality of electroformed elements formed in the preformed pattern on the outer surface layer of the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements have a first side adjacent to the outer surface layer of the mandrel and a second side. A solder is plated on the second side of the plurality of electroformed elements while on the mandrel. The metallic article is separated from the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements are interconnected such that the metallic article forms a unitary, free-standing piece. A solution is applied to create a blackening of the first side of the plurality of electroformed elements. The solder on the second side of the plurality of electroformed elements is not blackened.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for assuring tenant forwarding in a network environment. Network assurance can be determined in layer 1, layer 2 and layer 3 of the networked environment including, internal-internal (e.g., inter-fabric) forwarding and internal-external (e.g., outside the fabric) forwarding in the networked environment. The network assurance can be performed using logical configurations, software configurations and/or hardware configurations.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for migrating to and maintaining a white-list network security model. Network traffic identified from permit-all access logs can be analyzed to determine whether it should be white-listed, and if so, a specific permit-access, without logging, policy is generated for the identified network traffic. The addition of specific permit-access policies is repeated on permit-all access logs, at which point, permit-all access policy is converted into deny-all access. In some examples, a system or method can obtain hit counts, from both hardware (eg: TCAM) and software tables, for the specific permit-access policy to determine existence of identified network traffic over a period of time. After analyzing hit counts, the specific permit-access policy can either continue to exist or be removed to maintain a white-list network security model.

Abstract: A method includes providing an electrically conductive mandrel having an outer surface layer comprising a preformed pattern. The metallic article is electroformed. The metallic article includes a plurality of electroformed elements formed in the preformed pattern on the outer surface layer of the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements have a first side adjacent to the outer surface layer of the mandrel and a second side. A solder is plated on the second side of the plurality of electroformed elements while on the mandrel. The metallic article is separated from the mandrel. The plurality of electroformed elements are interconnected such that the metallic article forms a unitary, free-standing piece. A solution is applied to create a blackening of the first side of the plurality of electroformed elements. The solder on the second side of the plurality of electroformed elements is not blackened.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing cross-domain assurance for networks in different network domains. In some embodiments, a method can include collecting first fabric data for a first network in a first network domain and second fabric data for a second network in a second network domain. The second fabric data for the second network can be normalized based on the first network domain to create normalized second fabric data. The first fabric data can then be correlated with the normalized second fabric data to create correlated fabric data. Subsequently, assurance can be provided across the first network in the first network domain and the second network in the second network domain using the correlated fabric data.

Abstract: A metallic article for a photovoltaic cell is disclosed. The metallic article includes a first region having a plurality of electroformed elements that are configured to serve as an electrical conduit for a light-incident surface of the photovoltaic cell. A cell-to-cell interconnect is integral with the first region. The cell-to-cell interconnect is configured to extend beyond the light-incident surface and to directly couple the metallic article to a neighboring photovoltaic cell. The cell-to-cell interconnect includes a plurality of electroformed, curved appendages. Each appendage has a first end coupled to an edge of the first region and a second end opposite the first end and away from the edge. The appendages are spaced apart from each other. The metallic article is a unitary, free-standing piece.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing network assurance. In some embodiments, a method can include receiving input used to identify an endpoint. At least one logical object associated with the endpoint of logical objects in a network environment is identified based on the input. A health of the at least one logical object associated with the endpoint is determined. Additionally, a health of the network environment with respect to the endpoint operating to provide services through the network environment is determined based on the determined health of the at least one logical object associated with the endpoint.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing network assurance. In some embodiments, a method can include receiving input used to identify an endpoint. At least one logical object associated with the endpoint of logical objects in a network environment is identified based on the input. A health of the at least one logical object associated with the endpoint is determined. Additionally, a health of the network environment with respect to the endpoint operating to provide services through the network environment is determined based on the determined health of the at least one logical object associated with the endpoint.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for assuring tenant forwarding in a network environment. Network assurance can be determined in layer 1, layer 2 and layer 3 of the networked environment including, internal-internal (e.g., inter-fabric) forwarding and internal-external (e.g., outside the fabric) forwarding in the networked environment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for migrating to and maintaining a white-list network security model. Network traffic identified from permit-all access logs can be analyzed to determine whether it should be white-listed, and if so, a specific permit-access, without logging, policy is generated for the identified network traffic. The addition of specific permit-access policies is repeated on permit-all access logs, at which point, permit-all access policy is converted into deny-all access. In some examples, a system or method can obtain hit counts, from both hardware (eg: TCAM) and software tables, for the specific permit-access policy to determine existence of identified network traffic over a period of time. After analyzing hit counts, the specific permit-access policy can either continue to exist or be removed to maintain a white-list network security model.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module has a flexible backing substrate, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and an electrical conduit. The photovoltaic cells are mounted on the backing substrate. Each photovoltaic cell has a metallic article, the metallic article including a plurality of electroformed elements comprising a cell interconnection element integral with a continuous grid having a plurality of first elements intersecting a plurality of second elements. The electroformed elements are interconnected and integral, with the continuous grid in contact with the light-incident surface of the photovoltaic cell. The cell interconnection element extends beyond the light-incident surface and couples the continuous grid to a neighboring photovoltaic cell. The electrical conduit has a flexible strip of electrically conductive material.