[Day #94 PyATS Series] Validate IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Tables Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #94 PyATS Series] Validate IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Tables Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction on the Key Points In modern network environments, IPv6 is becoming increasingly vital as IPv4 address exhaustion becomes a reality. Ensuring proper IPv6 neighbor discovery (ND) behavior is crucial for maintaining seamless network operations. Today, we will dive deep into automating the validation of […]

Day #92 PyATS Series] Automate EVPN Fabric Validation Across Cisco/Arista/Paloalto/Fortigate Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #92 PyATS Series] Automate EVPN Fabric Validation Across Cisco/Arista/Paloalto/Fortigate Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction: Automating EVPN Fabric Validation with Python for Network Engineer In modern data center architectures, EVPN (Ethernet VPN) overlays are critical for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services. Validating EVPN fabric health after changes or periodic audits is essential to ensure network stability, performance, […]

[Day #89 PyATS Series] Building Python REST API Wrappers Around pyATS Jobs Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #89 PyATS Series] Building Python REST API Wrappers Around pyATS Jobs Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction on the Key Points Welcome to Day #89 of the 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) series. Today, we’re going full-stack by building Python REST API wrappers around pyATS jobs. This approach empowers network engineers to execute pyATS test scripts remotely through an HTTP interface, […]

[Day #86 PyATS Series] Automated RMA Device Onboarding (Multi-Vendor) Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #86 PyATS Series] Automated RMA Device Onboarding (Multi-Vendor) Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction on the Key Points In modern network operations, replacing failed devices through RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processes is routine but can be operationally complex, especially in multi-vendor environments. Manual device onboarding risks misconfiguration, inconsistency, and service disruption. This Article demonstrates a production-ready automated RMA […]

[Day #85 PyATS Series] End-to-End Service Validation Across Data Center Fabrics Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #85 PyATS Series] End-to-End Service Validation Across Data Center Fabrics Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction on the Key Points In modern data center environments, ensuring that services traverse the network fabric correctly from source to destination is a critical operation. Complex configurations such as VLANs, VRFs, routing policies, and ACLs must work together harmoniously. However, validating service functionality manually […]

[Day #84 PyATS Series] Multi-Vendor Golden Image Compliance Testing Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

[Day #84 PyATS Series] Multi-Vendor Golden Image Compliance Testing Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]

Introduction on the Key Points In the world of network automation and operations, ensuring devices are running the correct, approved OS versions and configurations is paramount for stability, security, and compliance. Manual verification of device images across a large multi-vendor network is time-consuming, error-prone, and […]