Python OOP - Method vs Function and the Mystery of ‘self’
I just realized how much I didn't know about Python Object-Oriented Programming. I thought I knew the basics,
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NetDevOps
My goal is to make Network Automation as simple as possible with easy-to-read blog posts. This section covers NetDevOps topics like Python, Ansible, APIs, Terraform, CI/CD, and more.
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Network CI/CD Pipeline - GitLab Introduction
Hi all, welcome back to our Network CI/CD blog series. In this part, we’ll discuss what exactly GitLab
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Network CI/CD Pipeline - What's the Point?
Hi all, welcome to the 'Network CI/CD' blog series. To kick things off, let's ask
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Getting Started With Juniper PyEZ Library
In this blog post, we're diving into how to use the PyEZ Python library to interact with Juniper
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Palo Alto Object and Policy Cleanup with pan-os-php
Hi all, welcome back to yet another Palo Alto Automation post. If you work with firewalls, you know that one
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Python Classes and Objects for Network Automation
To be honest, I never thought I needed Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for my job as a Network Engineer. I used
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Arista Network Test Automation (ANTA) Example
When I was at Autocon1, I visited the Arista booth and had an interesting chat with their team. They mentioned
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Python Object-Oriented Programming - Classes and Objects
Once you’re comfortable with basic Python and can write simple scripts, the next step is learning about object-oriented programming
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What Is Python concurrent.futures? (with examples)
As a Python learner, I've faced several challenges, but so far, one of the most difficult topics to
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AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) with Palo Alto Firewalls
In this blog post, we're exploring AWS Gateway Load Balancer, commonly known as GWLB. We'll get
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NetBox in the Cloud, for Free
Yes, you read that right. NetBox Labs is now offering a generous free plan for their SaaS version of NetBox.
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My Network Lab is a Text File
Yes, you read that right. My Network Lab is indeed a text file (YAML file to be more specific). I
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A Simple Network CI/CD Pipeline
In this blog post, let's look at a very simple Network CI/CD pipeline that manages my Containerlab
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Managing Multiple Python Versions with pyenv
In my Python journey, I've always stuck to just one version of Python at a time. I happily
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How to Install LibreNMS as a Docker Container
In this blog post, let's look at how to install LibreNMS as a Docker container on MacOS. Don&
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Why Did No One Tell Me About This VSCode Remote - SSH Feature?
I just discovered the VSCode Remote - SSH feature, and it's a game-changer (at least for me). This
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How to Use Ansible Loops - With Examples
In this blog post, we will cover how to use 'Ansible loops'. We'll start with what
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Containerlab - Creating Network Labs Can't Be Any Easier
What if I tell you that all you need is just a YAML file with just a bunch of lines
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