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Network automation streamlines management, provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of network devices and services. By automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency, it reduces human error, enhances network efficiency and reliability.

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Latest addition to network testing and simulation: Containerlab

Until recently all existing virtual lab solutions were based on vendor appliances provided as virtual machines. Such an approach allowed us to emulate closely the real HW (some of those appliances had virtualized data planes as well - e.g. vEX, vMX). However this is not always the desired case.
Adam Kułagowski

Adam Kułagowski

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Unlocking the power of GitOps for network automation

In rapidly developing technologies, especially cloud technologies, the flexibility and at the same time reliability of the tools and techniques we use to manage infrastructure, including networks, become extremely important.
Sebastian Czech

Sebastian Czech

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Python Paramiko and Netmiko for automation

This article is an introduction to Paramiko and Netmiko, which are the most popular Python SSH libraries. It should be valuable to both administrators and developers who want to start their automation journey and become aware of the differences between server host automation and network device automation.
Damian Parniewicz

Damian Parniewicz

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Network automation tools comparison in code examples: Terraform, Ansible, and Python SDK

Read a thorough comparison of popular network automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, and Python SDK. Find out which one will work best for your project.
Horia Gunică

Horia Gunică

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Ansible vs. Terraform in networks: similarities and differences

Discover two powerful network automation tools - Terraform and Ansible. Learn about their differences and similarities. Find out when to use each tool.
Konrad Dąbrowski

Konrad Dąbrowski

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Python Nornir for simplifying network automation: code examples

Manual management and configuration can quickly become overwhelming and time-consuming. Whether we talk about deploying configurations, running commands across devices, or collecting and analysing traffic data, there is always a need to automate repetitive tasks, improve network scalability, and enhance overall efficiency. Let’s imagine someone is facing the daunting task of updating login banners on numerous Cisco devices or gathering essential data through a single show command. Many engineers can wonder about the most efficient methods to accomplish these objectives.
Mateusz Dyks

Mateusz Dyks

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GitOps vs. DevOps — what is the difference?

The world of software development is constantly evolving, with new approaches and methodologies emerging to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process. Two of the most popular methodologies are GitOps and DevOps. While they share some similarities, there are also some key differences between them. DevOps is a methodology that emphasizes collaboration and communication between development and operations teams. The goal is to streamline the development process, reduce time to market, and ensure high-quality software.
Konrad Dąbrowski

Konrad Dąbrowski

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GitOps — which tools should you choose?

In today's fast-paced tech landscape, software development teams are constantly seeking new ways to improve efficiency and speed up the release process. GitOps has emerged as a powerful way to streamline the software delivery process. As GitOps tools have quickly become a go-to solution for many organizations, it is essential to research the right tools to meet your project needs and requirements. In this article, you will find an overview of some of the GitOps tools on the market and their key features highlighted.
Damian Parniewicz

Damian Parniewicz

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Leveraging OPA and Rego to Automate Compliance in a CI/CD Pipeline

In today's fast-paced software development world, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are critical for organizations to deliver high-quality software efficiently. However, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory policies can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego, a declarative language for policy enforcement, offer a solution to this problem. By leveraging OPA and Rego together, organizations can automate compliance checks within their CI/CD pipelines, reducing the burden on developers and increasing the efficiency of the development process.
Sebastian Czech

Sebastian Czech

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Zero-Touch Provisioning: ZTP guide and example usages

There are countless situations in which a network, be it a service provider, data center, or evenenterprise infrastructure, grows so large that the ability to onboard new devices to that network becomes a huge burden for the network operations team. As time passes, various solutions have been implemented by network and DevOps engineers to mitigate this issue based on open-source and vendor-specific solutions: in-house developed Python/Bash scripts, Ansible playbooks, vendor-specific network orchestrators, etc.
Horia Gunică

Horia Gunică

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