Jason Edelman, Ken Celenza, and John Anderson from Network to Code discuss Nautobot, an open-source network automation platform. They cover Nautobot's core features, extensibility, and evolution to meet customer needs. The podcast explores transitioning to network automation, centralized network management with Nautobot, integration of networking data, and practical usage of the application.
Transition to network automation involves understanding network protocols and mechanisms.
Nautobot's extensibility enables customization through custom attributes and app ecosystem.
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Evolution of Networking Careers into Network Automation Enthusiasts
Many individuals, such as the authors Jason, Ken, and John, have transitioned from traditional networking to network automation over years of experience. Their journeys involve a deep interest in understanding network protocols and mechanisms, leading to involvement in network automation tools and technologies.
Nautobot's Role as a Source of Truth and Automation Platform
Nautobot serves as a primary source of truth for network data, offering a centralized and extensible data model that captures device inventory, IP addresses, VLANs, and interconnections. This rich data model supports effective network automation by enabling robust automation capabilities such as config compliance, remediation, and deployment plans based on business policies.
Extensibility and App Ecosystem in Nautobot
Nautobot's extensibility features include custom attributes, validation logic, and computed fields that allow users to tailor the platform to their specific network requirements. The platform also supports an app ecosystem where users can install applications to enhance functionality, ranging from simple scripts to full-fledged automation solutions. This extensibility empowers users to customize Nautobot to address diverse use cases and integration needs.
Differentiation of Nautobot from NetBox and Emphasis on Industry Transformation
Nautobot was developed as a response to the evolving industry, emphasizing the close connection between network automation and data management. By prioritizing network automation use cases and leveraging customer insights, Nautobot differentiates itself from traditional tools like NetBox. The focus on industry transformation through enhanced automation capabilities and extensibility solidifies Nautobot's position as a leading platform in the network automation space.
Today we chat with the maintainers of Nautobot, the open source network source of truth and network automation platform. Jason Edelman, Ken Celenza, John Anderson explain how their day jobs at professional services company, Network to Code, informs their work on Nautobot. They walk us through Nautobot’s core, out-of-the-box capabilities as well as the extensibility... Read more »
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