![[Day#1c PyATS Series] Why pyATS? Why not just stick to Netmiko / NAPALM / Paramiko which are easier? [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day1c-PyATS-Series-Why-pyATS-Why-not-just-stick-to-Netmiko-NAPALM-Paramiko-which-are-easier-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Many network engineers ask: “Why should I learn pyATS when simpler options like Netmiko or NAPALM already exist?” Let’s break it down. What Netmiko and NAPALM Offer Netmiko and NAPALM are excellent tools for: These libraries are lightweight and ideal for ad-hoc automation or one-off […]
![[Day#1b PyATS Series] Step-by-Step: Install pyATS in PyCharm (Ubuntu) [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day_1b-PyATS-Series-Step-by-Step-Install-pyATS-in-PyCharm-Ubuntu-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
If you’re exploring Python for Network Engineers, mastering tools like pyATS is a game-changer for automating network testing and validation. This guide walks you through setting up pyATS in PyCharm on Ubuntu, step by step, so you can build robust network automation workflows with confidence. […]
