Why Automate?
asdf Network automation reduces human error, increases consistency, and saves countless hours of manual work.
Tools Overview
Python with Netmiko provides direct device access, while Ansible offers declarative configuration management.
Getting Started
Begin with simple tasks like configuration backups, then progress to complex deployments.
from netmiko import ConnectHandler\n\ndevice = {\n "device_type": "cisco_ios",\n "host": "192.168.1.1",\n "username": "admin",\n "password": "password"\n}\n\nconnection = ConnectHandler(**device)\noutput = connection.send_command("show running-config")Best Practices
Always test in lab, use version control, and implement proper error handling.
