Automating Network Setup with NetLab

The chapter delves into the creation of NetLab, an orchestration system for automating network setup exercises, simplifying tasks such as IP address assignments, routing protocols, VLANs, and more. It explores how NetLab operates at a high level by focusing on nodes and links, streamlining network configuration efficiently with YAML files and Ansible playbooks. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges faced by existing networking models, the flexibility of creating customized data models, and the intricacies of creating plugins for BGP and RIP behaviors within a network environment.