APPLICATION OF NETWORK PROGRAMMING TOOLS FOR AUTOMATING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

The article is devoted to the study of the automation of management processes of information and communication networks using network programming tools. The work substantiates the relevance of automation as a key direction in the development of modern information and communication systems, driven by the growth in traffic volumes and the complexity of network architecture. It is shown that automation allows for increasing operational efficiency, reducing task execution time, and minimizing the human factor. An analysis of existing approaches has shown that automation covers the entire network lifecycle: from initial configuration and commissioning to ongoing support and optimization. Depending on the application area, it is implemented both in corporate infrastructures and in service providers' environments. At the same time, it is essential to choose the optimal tools, in particular the command line interface, which allows you to create scripts for repetitive tasks, and graphical web interfaces that provide convenience and clarity. Special attention is paid to the Perl language, which demonstrates broad opportunities for integration with network devices and the creation of management scripts. For the client side of web applications, it is advisable to use AJAX and JavaScript/DOM, which provide interactivity and dynamic data updates. The server side can be implemented using Node.js, which is characterized by scalability and event-driven architecture. The article presents an applied solution in the form of developed software for managing and monitoring IP/MPLS routers. Its architecture includes a core, client, and server parts, providing an integrated platform for automating operational tasks. Practical tests have confirmed the ease of use of the application, reduced operation time, and fewer errors. Prospects for further research are related to the integration of the latest protocols, the unification of interfaces, and the creation of scalable network management systems.