Why Python Works for Networking Right, so you’re asking whether you should learn Python for networking Fair question. Get asked this loads actually. But before we dive into that decision, understanding Python basics is crucial… Read More »Understanding Python Basics Blog 1.1
Why Every Python Course I’ve Ever Seen is Absolutely Useless for Network Engineers Right, I need to get something off my chest here. I’ve looked at probably thirty different Python courses over the years, and… Read More »Learn Python for Network Engineers: Blog 1
Your Network’s Digital Blueprint Right we are going to jump in to what is a pyATS testbed, so everyone’s got pyATS installed now? Good. Because what I’m about to show you next is the bit… Read More »Cisco pyATS Blog 7: What Is A pyATS Testbed
Setup and Configuration Right. So. Look. I get this question loads. “Richard, how do I actually install pyATS properly?” And honestly, half the time when people ask me this, they’ve already ballsed it up somehow.… Read More »Cisco pyATS Blog 5: Installing pyATS
When to Use What Automation Tool Right, let’s settle this once and for all. I get asked this question every single week: “Richard, should I learn pyATS or just stick with Ansible?” or what is… Read More »Cisco pyATS blog 4: pyATS vs Ansible and Other Automation Tools
Understanding the Architecture That Powers Network Automation Look, I get it. You’ve probably heard loads about pyATS being this amazing network testing framework, but nobody’s properly explained what you’re actually working with under the hood.… Read More »Cisco pyATS Blog 3: Cisco pyATS Ecosystem
Fibre Access That Actually Makes Sense Right, passive optical networks. PON stuff. Now I know what you’re thinking – this sounds dead boring compared to all the DWDM kit we’ve been messing about with. But… Read More »Cisco CCNP SPCOR Blog 11: Passive Optical Networks or PON
Test-Driven Networks with pyATS Look, NetDevOps is one of those terms that gets thrown around way too much at conferences. Half the time it’s just vendors trying to sell you something by sticking “DevOps” on… Read More »Cisco ptATS Blog 2: Introduction to NetDevOps and Test-Driven Networks
The Complete Cisco pyATS Automation Resource Right, let’s get straight to it. You’re here because you know network automation isn’t going anywhere, and frankly, if you’re still configuring devices one by one through SSH sessions,… Read More »Blog Index: Cisco pyATS Automation
Look, I get asked this question constantly in my training sessions: “Why should I bother learning network automation when I can just SSH into my devices?” And honestly, if you’re still thinking that way in… Read More »pyATS Blog 1: What is Network Automation and Why Cisco pyATS