![[Day #19 Pyats Series] Introduction to Trigger APIs in pyATS using pyATS for Cisco](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Introduction-to-Trigger-APIs-in-pyATS-using-pyATS-for-Cisco.png)
Introduction on the Key Points Welcome to Day 19 of our “101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic)” blog series!Today, we’re unlocking the power of one of pyATS’ most enterprise-grade and automation-ready features—Trigger APIs. In large-scale networks, routine tasks like rebooting a device, clearing interfaces, or toggling […]
![[Day #21 Pyats Series] VLAN database validation before/after changes using pyATS for Cisco](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day21-PyATS-Series-VLAN-Database-Validation-Before_After-Changes-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco.png)
Introduction In modern enterprise networks, VLAN management is crucial for traffic segmentation and security. Manual VLAN database validation often leads to human errors and downtime during changes. This is where pyATS, Cisco’s test automation framework, shines. In this article, we’ll learn how to automate VLAN […]
Introduction on the Key Points Welcome to Day 20 of the 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) series! Today, we dive into Verification APIs in pyATS, a critical feature for automated network validation. If you’re a Python for Network Engineer enthusiast looking to master network automation, […]
![Day #16 PyATS Series] Automating Common CLI Commands (Multi-Vendor) using pyATS for Cisco – Python for Network Engineer](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day16-PyATS-Series-Automating-Common-CLI-Commands-Multi-Vendor-using-pyATS-for-Cisco-–-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction Welcome to Day #16 of the 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) series. In this lesson, we focus on automating common CLI commands across multi-vendor environments (Cisco IOS-XE, Arista EOS, Palo Alto PAN-OS, Fortinet FortiOS) using pyATS. As networks grow more complex, engineers often need […]
![[Day #15 PyATS Series] Building a Reusable Test Template for All Vendors using pyATS for Cisco – Python for Network Engineer](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day15-PyATS-Series-Building-a-Reusable-Test-Template-for-All-Vendors-using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction Welcome to Day 15 of the 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) journey. As a network engineer stepping into the world of automation, one of the first challenges you’ll face is code duplication. When you manage networks with multiple vendors—Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet—it’s common […]
![[Day #14 PyATS Series] Using pyATS “Jobs” for Multi-Device Tests with Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day14-PyATS-Series-Using-pyATS-Jobs-for-Multi-Device-Tests-with-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction As networks grow in scale and complexity, the ability to automate multi-device testing becomes a critical skill for any Python for Network Engineer practitioner. Cisco’s pyATS framework introduces the concept of Jobs, which allow engineers to orchestrate multiple testscripts and devices simultaneously. Instead of […]
![Day #13 PyATS Series] Writing Your First pyATS Testscript (Simple Health Check) using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day13-PyATS-Series-Writing-Your-First-pyATS-Testscript-Simple-Health-Check-using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction In the evolving landscape of network engineering, automation has become essential. As a Python for Network Engineer practitioner, one of the best starting points is creating pyATS testscripts. These scripts allow you to automate health checks, validate network states, and ensure devices are functioning […]
![[Day #11 PyATS Series] Parsing MAC Address Tables (Cisco/Arista/Palo Alto/Fortigate) using pyATS – Python for Network Engineer](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DAY11-PyATS-Series-Parsing-MAC-address-tables-Cisco-Arista-Paloalto-Fortigate.png)
Introduction Welcome to Day 11 of our 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) journey. Today, we dive into an essential aspect of network validation – parsing MAC address tables across multiple vendors using pyATS. As a Python for Network Engineer practitioner, you must be able to […]
![[DAY#10 PyATS Series] Parsing and Normalizing ARP Tables (Multi-Vendor) using pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Parsing-and-Normalizing-ARP-Tables-Multi-Vendor-using-pyATS-Vendor-Agnostic-1.png)
Introduction: Why ARP Table Normalization Matters Welcome to Day 10 of the 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor‑Agnostic) series! Today, we’re focusing on a critical under-the-hood element of L2‑L3 connectivity: parsing and normalizing ARP tables across Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, and FortiGate devices using pyATS and […]
![[Day #12 PyATS Series] Running Genie Diff API (Pre/Post Change Comparison) using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Day12-PyATS-Series-Running-Genie-Diff-API-Pre-Post-Change-Comparison-using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction In modern network automation, ensuring that configuration changes do not introduce unexpected issues is critical. As a Python for Network Engineer practitioner, leveraging Cisco pyATS and Genie Diff API can significantly enhance your change validation process. This toolset allows you to capture the state […]
