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Prerequisites
Sandbox Architecture
The Automation Sandbox architecture provides a comprehensive environment for mastering network automation tools and workflows. It includes a Python development setup with libraries like Paramiko, Netmiko, NAPALM, Netlab, and Scapy for automating and testing network tasks. NetBox serves as a centralized network documentation and inventory management system, while Ansible is integrated for configuration management and multi-device automation. Virtualized network devices and emulated environments allow users to simulate real-world networking scenarios, automate configurations, and analyze network packets, creating a robust platform for developing and optimizing network automation scripts.
Why this Sandbox ?
Experiment with network automation using Python libraries like Paramiko, Netmiko, NAPALM, Netlab, and Scapy. Use Ansible for configuration management and NetBox for network documentation and inventory. Simulate real-world networking scenarios with virtual devices to automate tasks and optimize workflows effectively.
Sandbox Use Cases
- Explore Python-based networking automation using libraries such as Paramiko, Netmiko, and Netlab.
- Experiment with inventory management and network documentation through NetBox integration.
- Simulate network automation workflows using Ansible for configuration management and deployment.
- Analyze network packets and test custom protocols with Scapy.
- Develop and test scripts for automating SSH-based tasks and network configurations.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network changes using automated tools and scripts.
- Investigate advanced automation scenarios like dynamic inventory updates and real-time network state analysis.