Challenges with Manual Operations:
Benefits of Automation:
Real-World Need:
An enterprise with 300+ switches saved 90% of deployment time using Ansible playbooks during a VLAN migration project.
What is Ansible?
An open-source IT automation tool that uses YAML-based playbooks to define tasks.
Key Concepts:
Beginner Use Cases:
– name: Configure hostname
hosts: cisco_devices
gather_facts: no
tasks:
– name: Set device hostname
ios_config:
lines: hostname Branch-RTR-01
Why Python?
Popular Use Cases:
from netmiko import ConnectHandler
device = {
‘device_type’: ‘cisco_ios’,
‘ip’: ‘10.1.1.1’,
‘username’: ‘admin’,
‘password’: ‘pass’
}
net_connect = ConnectHandler(**device)
output = net_connect.send_command(‘show version’)
print(output)
Combining Power:
Real-World Example:
A tech firm automates new site turn-ups using:
Advanced Tasks:
From managing VLANs to automating full branch rollouts, Ansible and Python give network engineers the edge. Whether you’re starting or scaling your automation journey, the key is consistent practice and real lab scenarios.
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