https://richardkilleen.co.uk/ Fun in Networking Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:41:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/python/learn-python-for-network-engineers/#comment-395 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:41:26 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1572#comment-395 Thank you for creating so much great content for network engineers!
Im current a network engineer in Linkedin, and came across your personal blog on the google. Your bogs help me a lot, and appreciate your effort again.

]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/linux/linux-for-network-engineers-lesson-2-installing-linux-vm/#comment-387 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:48:46 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1895#comment-387 […] Blog 2: Installing Linux VM […]

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]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/python/learn-python-for-network-engineers/#comment-376 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:03:58 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1572#comment-376 […] Learn Python for Network Engineers […]

]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/cisco-pyats/complete-guide-to-installing-pyats/#comment-303 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:37:23 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1521#comment-303 Great reminder to check your Python version before installing! It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of new versions like Python 3.11, but pyATS really doesn’t play well with it yet. I also learned the hard way that skipping the virtual environment leads to headaches later on.

]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/cisco-pyats/cisco-pyats-blog-3-cisco-pyats-ecosystem/#comment-300 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:53:43 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1495#comment-300 I’ve definitely made the mistake of jumping into pyATS without fully understanding its architecture, and it led to a mess of code that was hard to maintain. It’s great that you’re explaining how each component works together – I wish more people emphasized this upfront!

]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/network-automation/pyats/blog-index-cisco-pyats-automation/#comment-298 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:21:25 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1462#comment-298 I really like how this post highlights the real-world value of pyATS for network engineers. Testing and validation are often overlooked in automation, but pyATS really addresses that pain point by focusing on the verification aspect of network automation. It’s something that could be a game-changer for ensuring the reliability of network changes.

]]> https://richardkilleen.co.uk/blog/cisco-pyats/complete-guide-to-installing-pyats/#comment-287 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:47:17 +0000 https://richardkilleen.co.uk/?p=1521#comment-287 Thanks for the clear, practical guide to installing pyATS! I especially appreciated the emphasis on using virtual environments, checking your Python version, and avoiding common pitfalls on Windows or macOS. It’s a great help for anyone starting with network automation.

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