How Linux Handles Networking
How Linux Actually Handles Networking Linux doesn’t do “one way.” It does all the ways, simultaneously, and leaves you to figure out who’s in charge. If you’ve ever wondered why your interface com...
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Handling XML with Python
Why Should Network Engineers Care About XML? In today’s world of APIs and structured data, XML (eXtensible Markup Language) may not be as hyped as JSON, but it’s still deeply embedded in network a...
Handling YANG with Python
What is YANG and Why Should You Care? As networks become programmable, automated, and API-driven, we need a way to define what data is available, how it’s structured, and how to configure or retri...
Handling Jinja with Python
Introduction Configuring network devices can be a repetitive and error-prone task, especially when similar settings need to be applied across multiple devices. Whether you’re working with Cisco, J...
Handling YAML with Python
YAML (YAML Ain’t Markup Language) is a human-readable data format widely used for configuration files and data serialization. For network engineers, YAML can be a powerful tool for managing network...
Handling Cisco Configuration Files with Python
Cisco devices store configurations as plain text files, making them easy to read, modify, and analyze with Python. Whether you’re managing routers, switches, or firewalls, automating configuration ...
Handling JSON with Python
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for both humans and machines to read and write. For network engineers, JSON can be especially useful when man...
Python Basics: A One-Stop Reference Guide
Cisco routers and switches rely on configuration files to set up and manage network behavior. In this guide, we’ll start with a sample Cisco IOS configuration file and build Python examples around ...
Getting Started with Containerlab
What is Containerlab? Containerlab is an open-source tool that simplifies the deployment of container-based networking labs. It uses Docker and containerized network operating systems (NOS) like FR...
Initializing a HashiCorp Vault Instance with Let's Encrypt Certificates
When starting with HashiCorp Vault, I decided to take on a challenge and use Let’s Encrypt certificates to implement signed certificates from the outset. Below, I’ve outlined the process I followed...