Transform the way your network teams think about and deploy enterprise network automation through the power of Nautobot's open-source platform Key Features Learn how documenting your network in Nautobot can accelerate your network automation journey Apply NetDevOps to your network by leveraging Nautobot as a network source of truth Minimize tool sprawl by extending, using, or building Nautobot Apps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionNautobot enables network teams to build a scalable and extensible network source of truth that provides a foundation to power any network automation stack. With the help of this guide, you’ll learn how to deploy, manage, and integrate Nautobot as a source of truth and network automation platform. As you progress, you’ll learn what a network source of truth is, the relationship between data and network automation, and network data models. You’ll also gain a broad understanding of Nautobot and its robust features that allow maximum flexibility. A dedicated section will show you how to construct a single source of truth with Nautobot and help you explore its programmatic APIs, including REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, and Nautobot Job Hooks. Later, you’ll develop custom data models and custom apps for Nautobot and experience its extensibility and powerful developer API. In the last part of this book, you'll discover how to deploy configuration compliance and automated remediation once Nautobot is deployed as a network source of truth. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design and manage Nautobot as a network source of truth, understand its key features, and extend Nautobot by creating custom data models and apps that suit your network and your team.What you will learn Understand network sources of truth and the role they play in network automation architecture Gain an understanding of Nautobot as a network source and a network automation platform Convert Python scripts to enable self-service Nautobot Jobs Understand how YAML files in Git can be easily integrated into Nautobot Get to grips with the NetDevOps ecosystem around Nautobot and its app ecosystem Delve into popular Nautobot Apps including Single Source of Truth and Golden Config Who this book is for This book is for network engineers, network automation engineers, and software engineers looking to support their network teams by building custom Nautobot Apps. A basic understanding of networking (e.g. CCNA) and knowledge of the fundamentals of Linux, Python programming, Jinja2, YAML, and JSON are needed to get the most out of this book.

Understand the world of modern network automation with Go and deepen your knowledge with insights from 10+ experts who have real-world hands-on experience with network automation and/or are using Go for network-related tasks Key FeaturesA comprehensive guide to the world of modern network automationUse Go to build anything from repetitive task automation to complex distributed systemsOver 30 practical, ready-to-use sample programsBook Description Go's built-in first-class concurrency mechanisms make it an ideal choice for long-lived low-bandwidth I/O operations, which are typical requirements of network automation and network operations applications. This book provides a quick overview of Go and hands-on examples within it to help you become proficient with Go for network automation. It's a practical guide that will teach you how to automate common network operations and build systems using Go. The first part takes you through a general overview, use cases, strengths, and inherent weaknesses of Go to prepare you for a deeper dive into network automation, which is heavily reliant on understanding this programming language. You'll explore the common network automation areas and challenges, what language features you can use in each of those areas, and the common software tools and packages. To help deepen your understanding, you'll also work through real-world network automation problems and apply hands-on solutions to them. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with Go and have a solid grasp on network automation. What you will learnUnderstand Go programming language basics via network-related examplesFind out what features make Go a powerful alternative for network automationExplore network automation goals, benefits, and common use casesDiscover how to interact with network devices using a variety of technologiesIntegrate Go programs into an automation frameworkTake advantage of the OpenConfig ecosystem with GoBuild distributed and scalable systems for network observabilityWho this book is for This book is for all network engineers, administrators, and other network practitioners looking to understand what network automation is and how the Go programming language can help develop network automation solutions. As the first part of the book offers a comprehensive overview of Go's main features, this book is suitable for beginners with a solid grasp on programming basics.

Learn how to use modern monitoring tools for building network observability solutions that enhance operations and promote an effective automation strategy, with step-by-step guidance and practical examples Key Features Craft a dynamic observability stack with real-world, practical applications Build intuitive dashboards and alerts by collecting and normalizing diverse network data Leverage observability data to strengthen automation strategies for network operations Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAs modern IT services and software architectures such as microservices rely increasingly on network performance, the relevance of networks has never been greater. Network observability has emerged as a critical evolution of traditional monitoring, providing the deep visibility needed to manage today’s complex, dynamic environments. In Modern Network Observability, authors David Flores, Christian Adell, and Josh VanDeraa share their extensive experience to guide you through building and deploying a flexible observability stack using open-source tools. This book begins by addressing the limitations of monolithic monitoring solutions, showing you how to transform them into a composable, flexible observability stack. Through practical implementations, you’ll learn how to collect, normalize, and analyze network data from diverse sources, build intuitive dashboards, and set up actionable alerts that help you stay ahead of potential issues. Later, you’ll cover advanced topics, such as integrating observability data into your network automation strategy, ensuring your network operations align with business objectives. By the end of this book, you'll be able to proactively manage your network, minimize downtime, and ensure resilient, efficient, and future-proof operations.What you will learn Collect and normalize data from various sources using Telegraf and Logstash Enrich operational data with crucial context from a Source of Truth such as Nautobot Visualize data and create insightful dashboards with Grafana Automate alerts and responses for your network operations strategy using Prefect Understand when to build or buy an observability stack, with tips and best practices Explore practical machine learning techniques to enhance observability data value Who this book is for This book is for all network engineering roles such as network analysts, administrators, architects, security personnel, support staff, and managers working in both on-premises and cloud environments who are tasked with implementing or using network monitoring solutions. Basic programming knowledge in Python and Go, familiarity with networking concepts, and a fundamental understanding of Docker containers for lab scenarios will be required.

Discover practical recipes to help you efficiently monitor enterprise IT infrastructure for Microsoft Windows, Linux, networking, and more Key Features Find out how you can leverage some of the most exciting features of Zabbix 7 Discover easy-to-follow, practical solutions for common problems in network monitoring with Zabbix Perform professional IT infrastructure and application monitoring across multiple platforms Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionRealize the full potential of Zabbix 7 with this updated third edition of the Zabbix 7 IT Infrastructure Monitoring Cookbook. Packed with new recipes and updated with the latest Zabbix functionalities, this guide covers everything you need, whether you’re setting up Zabbix with built-in (proxy) high availability, using LDAP JIT user provisioning, implementing low-level host discovery, or creating advanced triggers. This hands-on guide offers easy-to-follow recipes to use Zabbix 7 to monitor the performance of devices and applications across your network. You'll start by learning how to install Zabbix and examine its most prominent features, ensuring you make the right design choices to build a scalable and easily manageable environment. Each recipe is crafted to help you build items and triggers for different types of monitoring, create templates, and use Zabbix proxies. You'll also get to grips with using the Zabbix API for customization and managing your Zabbix server and database. Finally, you'll find quick solutions to the common and not-so-common problems that you may encounter in your Zabbix monitoring work. By the end of this book, you'll have expert insights into using Zabbix for all your monitoring needs and be able to build a solid Zabbix setup by leveraging its key functionalities.What you will learn Implement a high-availability Zabbix setup for both server and proxies Build templates and explore various monitoring types available in Zabbix 7 Use Zabbix proxies to scale your environment effectively Work with custom integrations and the Zabbix API Set up advanced triggers and alerting Maintain your Zabbix setup for scaling, backups, and upgrades Perform advanced Zabbix database management Monitor cloud-based products such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Docker Who this book is for This book is for network and IT engineers who want to get started with Zabbix as well as those with an intermediate-level understanding of Zabbix looking to extend their knowledge. While prior experience with Zabbix is not a prerequisite, it will help you make the most of this book.

This book will help you understand why a network source of truth is needed for long-term network automation success, which will in turn save you hundreds of hours in deploying and integrating Nautobot into network automation.

Network engineers are finding it harder than ever to rely solely on manual processes to get their jobs done. New protocols, technologies, delivery models, and the need for businesses to become more agile and flexible have made network automation essential. The updated second edition of this practical guide shows network engineers how to use a range of technologies and tools, including Linux, Python, APIs, and Git, to automate systems through code. This edition also includes brand new topics such as network development environments, cloud, programming with Go, and a reference network automation architecture. Network Programmability and Automation will help you automate tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you'll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition. You'll learn: Programming skills with Python and Go: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, and more How to work with Linux-based systems, the foundation for modern networking and cloud platforms Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG Jinja templating for creating network device configurations The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process Cloud-native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes How to automate network devices and services using Ansible, Salt, and Terraform Tools and technologies for developing and continuously integrating network automation

Unlock the power of automated network testing with the Cisco pyATS framework. Written by industry experts John Capobianco and Dan Wade, Cisco pyATS—Network Test and Automation Solution is a comprehensive guide to theCisco pyATS framework, a Python-based environment for network testing, device configuration, parsing, APIs, and parallel programming. Capobianco and Wade offer in-depth insights into the extensive capabilities of pyATS and the pyATS library (Genie). You’ll learn how to leverage pyATS for network testing, including software version testing, interface testing, neighbor testing, and reachability testing. You’ll discover how to generate intent-based configurations, create mock devices, and integrate pyATS into larger workflows using CI/CD pipelines and artificial intelligence. You’ll explore the pyATS Blitz feature, which introduces a low-code no-code approach to network testing by allowing you to configure devices and write test cases using YAML, much like Ansible. And you’ll learn how to reset devices during or after testing with the pyATS Clean feature, build a pyATS image from scratch for containerized application deployment, and much more. Whether you’re a network professional, software developer, or preparing for the Cisco DevNet Expert Lab exam, this book is a must-have resource. Understand the foundations of NetDevOps and the modern network engineer’s toolkit Install, upgrade, and work with the pyATS framework and library Define test cases, control the flow of test execution, and review test results with built-in reporting features Generate automated network documentation with Jinja2 templates and Genie Conf objects Apply CI/CD practices in network automation with GitLab, Ansible, and pyATS Leverage artificial intelligence in pyATS for enhanced network automation