![Ansible Playbook for VLAN Configuration – Automate Smarter, Not Harder! [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ansible-Playbook-for-VLAN-Configuration-–-Automate-Smarter-Not-Harder-1.png)
Today I’m excited to walk you through something that every network engineer aiming to embrace automation must learn — Ansible Playbook for VLAN Configuration.I still remember those days when I’d log in to 10–20 switches one by one, just to create the same VLANs. It […]
![Model-Driven Telemetry vs SNMP – Rethinking Network Monitoring [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Model-Driven-Telemetry-vs-SNMP-–-Rethinking-Network-Monitoring-1.png)
If you’re still relying on SNMP for network monitoring, it’s time to think ahead.I get it — SNMP has been around forever. Most of us have used tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios with SNMP polling, right? But let’s be honest — it’s slow, reactive, […]
![Git and GitHub for Network Engineers – Version Control Made Easy [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Git-and-GitHub-for-Network-Engineers-–-Version-Control-Made-Easy-1.png)
Today I want to share something that totally transformed the way I manage and automate my network configurations — Git and GitHub. I still remember those days when I used to create backups of configs manually, store them in random folders, and name them like […]
![DevNet Sandboxes Overview – Test, Learn, Automate Without Fear! [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DevNet-Sandboxes-Overview-–-Test-Learn-Automate-Without-Fear-1.png)
If you’re anything like me, you know how crucial hands-on experience is when learning network automation. But let’s be honest—setting up complex labs with routers, switches, APIs, and controllers can be time-consuming and expensive. That’s exactly where DevNet Sandboxes come into play. I’ve used them […]
![Version Control for Network Configs – Bring Git-Like Power to Your Routers! [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Version-Control-for-Network-Configs-–-Bring-Git-Like-Power-to-Your-Routers-1.png)
I’ve seen this scenario more times than I can count: “Who changed the switch config and broke VLAN access?” or “Why was BGP removed from this router yesterday?” These are not just frustrating moments; they’re productivity killers. That’s where version control for network configurations comes […]
![IGMP Snooping and Configuration – Mastering Multicast Efficiency [CCNP ENTERPRISE]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IGMP-Snooping-and-Configuration-–-Mastering-Multicast-Efficiency.png)
Today’s article is all about IGMP Snooping—a crucial Layer 2 switch feature that ensures multicast traffic only reaches the devices that actually asked for it. Whether you’re preparing for CCNP or managing an enterprise network, understanding IGMP Snooping is a must. Let’s break it down […]
![Route Maps vs Prefix Lists – A Deep Dive for Real-World Networking [ CCNP ENTERPRISE ]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Route-Maps-vs-Prefix-Lists-–-A-Deep-Dive-for-Real-World-Networking-CCNP-ENTERPRISE-.png)
If you’ve ever sat there staring at your router’s CLI wondering whether to use a route map or a prefix list, you’re not alone. I’ve seen many students — even working professionals — struggle with this subtle yet powerful decision. Today, I’ll walk you through […]
![Real-World Use Case of Conditional Routing in Enterprise Networks [ CCNP ENTERPRISE ]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Real-World-Use-Case-of-Conditional-Routing-in-Enterprise-Networks-CCNP-ENTERPRISE-.png)
Can I send traffic based on user type or maybe only during a specific time?” That’s when Conditional Routing enters the game — it’s like having a smart traffic police that directs cars based on who is driving and what the current road conditions are. […]
![iBGP vs eBGP Differences – A Deep Dive with Real-World Examples [ CCNP ENTERPRISE ]_networkjourney](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/iBGP-vs-eBGP-Differences-–-A-Deep-Dive-with-Real-World-Examples.png)
Today I’m diving into one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood topics in BGP – the difference between iBGP and eBGP. Whether you’re prepping for CCNA/CCNP or working on a real enterprise network, understanding these two forms of BGP peering is absolutely essential. I […]
![Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) – The Future of Flexible Networking [CCNP Enterprise]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Virtual-Network-Functions-_VNFs-–-The-Future-of-Flexible-Networking-_networkjourney.png)
If there’s one shift in the networking landscape that has changed the game in recent years, it’s the rise of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). I still remember a time when deploying firewalls, load balancers, or WAN optimizers meant racking up physical boxes in data centers. […]
