![[Day #91 PyATS Series] Multi-Vendor VXLAN Overlay Health Validation Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-91-PyATS-Series-Multi-Vendor-VXLAN-Overlay-Health-Validation-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction: Key Points Welcome to Day #91 of our 101 Days of pyATS series, where we focus on automating advanced network validations using Python for Network Engineer workflows. Today’s Article dives deep into multi-vendor VXLAN overlay health validation using pyATS, targeting environments that rely on […]
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Introduction on the Key Points In modern network automation practices, GitOps has emerged as a powerful methodology to manage infrastructure as code. It bridges the gap between development and operations by leveraging Git as the single source of truth, allowing automation pipelines to trigger infrastructure […]
![[Day #70 PyATS Series] Validate Firewall Rules (Multi-Vendor Perimeter Devices) using pyATS for Cisco](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-70-PyATS-Series-Validate-Firewall-Rules-Multi-Vendor-Perimeter-Devices-using-pyATS-for-Cisco.png)
Introduction on the Key Points When it comes to enterprise network security, firewalls are the first line of defense. Whether you’re running Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto NGFW, FortiGate, or even Arista devices in a perimeter role, the policy rules define what traffic is allowed or […]
![[Day #78 PyATS Series] SD-WAN (Viptela) VPN Status Snapshot Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-78-PyATS-Series-SD-WAN-Viptela-VPN-Status-Snapshot-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction on the Key Points In modern enterprise networks, SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN) solutions such as Cisco Viptela have revolutionized how organizations build secure and agile wide-area networks. Automating validation of SD-WAN VPN status is critical for ensuring continuous connectivity and enforcing compliance across distributed locations. […]
![[Day #76 PyATS Series] Automate Zero-Touch Provisioning Validation Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-76-PyATS-Series-Automate-Zero-Touch-Provisioning-Validation-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction on the Key Points Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) is a powerful method to automatically onboard new network devices with minimal manual intervention. By automating initial device configurations, ZTP accelerates network deployments and ensures configuration consistency across devices. In this detailed Article, we will focus on […]
![[Day #89 PyATS Series] Building Python REST API Wrappers Around pyATS Jobs Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-89-PyATS-Series-Building-Python-REST-API-Wrappers-Around-pyATS-Jobs-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
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 #88 PyATS Series] Write Unit Tests for Your pyATS Libraries (Pytest) Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-88-PyATS-Series-Write-Unit-Tests-for-Your-pyATS-Libraries-Pytest-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction on the Key Points Welcome to Day #87 of our 101 Days of pyATS (Vendor-Agnostic) series, where we focus on elevating your network automation workflows into production-grade frameworks. In this Article, we will deep-dive into writing unit tests for pyATS libraries using Pytest, an […]
![[Day #87 PyATS Series] Automated RMA Device Onboarding (Multi-Vendor) Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-87-PyATS-Series-Automated-RMA-Device-Onboarding-Multi-Vendor-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
Introduction on the Key Points Efficient device onboarding is essential in maintaining the health and scalability of modern networks, especially when dealing with RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processes. Replacing faulty network devices and integrating new hardware into production environments can be complex and error-prone when […]
![[Day #86 PyATS Series] Automated RMA Device Onboarding (Multi-Vendor) Using pyATS for Cisco [Python for Network Engineer]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-86-PyATS-Series-Automated-RMA-Device-Onboarding-Multi-Vendor-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
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]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Day-85-PyATS-Series-End-to-End-Service-Validation-Across-Data-Center-Fabrics-Using-pyATS-for-Cisco-Python-for-Network-Engineer.png)
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 […]
