Mastering Network Automation Interacting with Nautobot data using Python and REST API POST, PATCH, DEL
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Welcome to IEE! In this tutorial, we're diving deep into the world of network automation and management. Today, we're demystifying the process of interacting with Nautobot data using Python and REST API.
What You'll Learn:
The power of leveraging Nautobot's REST API for seamless data access using HTTPS POST, PATCH and DELETE methods.
Pushing detailed network data, including devices, IP addresses, circuits, and more.
Using Python to manipulate and analyze network information.
Best practices for automating routine network tasks using the Nautobot API.
Why This Tutorial Matters:
In a world where network data is king, knowing how to harness it can be a game-changer. Whether you're an IT professional, network engineer, or aspiring to automate network tasks, this tutorial is your gateway to unlocking the potential of Nautobot and Python.
Getting Started: Interacting with Nautobot Data
Let's begin the journey:
Setting up your Python environment for API interaction.
Using essential libraries for working with REST APIs.
Authenticating with Nautobot securely and obtaining your API token.
Create a data payload to push network data, whether it's device information, IP address assignments, or circuits.
Demonstrating practical use cases for network automation and data analysis.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the tools and knowledge to supercharge your network management with Python and Nautobot's REST API.
Join Our Community:
If you find this tutorial valuable, don't forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to IEE for more tech tutorials, network automation tips, and IT insights.
Timestamps:
0:05 - Introduction to Network Automation with Python and Nautobot
0:20 - Discovering Nautobot swagger for API Documentation
1:10 - Highlight all mandatury fields that are required to create a device object
2:40 - Writing Python code for API Interaction - using POST requests
10:05 - Get the ID for the Device Type, Status, Role, Location, platform and rack in preparation for the payload
12:50 - Construct the payload data in preparation for the POST request
18:40 - Create a device object via the POST request using Python
19:50 - Construct the payload data in preparation for the PATCH request to include Rack, Platform, Serial Number and Asset Tag objects
22:30 - Update the device object with (Rack, Platform, Serial Number and Asset Tag) using the PATCH request using Python
23:10 - Use the DELETE API request to remove an object
25:00 - Conclusion
Network automation has never been more accessible. Join us in this tutorial, and let's empower your network management with Python and Nautobot's REST API.
#stepbystep #networkautomation #Nautobot
What You'll Learn:
The power of leveraging Nautobot's REST API for seamless data access using HTTPS POST, PATCH and DELETE methods.
Pushing detailed network data, including devices, IP addresses, circuits, and more.
Using Python to manipulate and analyze network information.
Best practices for automating routine network tasks using the Nautobot API.
Why This Tutorial Matters:
In a world where network data is king, knowing how to harness it can be a game-changer. Whether you're an IT professional, network engineer, or aspiring to automate network tasks, this tutorial is your gateway to unlocking the potential of Nautobot and Python.
Getting Started: Interacting with Nautobot Data
Let's begin the journey:
Setting up your Python environment for API interaction.
Using essential libraries for working with REST APIs.
Authenticating with Nautobot securely and obtaining your API token.
Create a data payload to push network data, whether it's device information, IP address assignments, or circuits.
Demonstrating practical use cases for network automation and data analysis.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the tools and knowledge to supercharge your network management with Python and Nautobot's REST API.
Join Our Community:
If you find this tutorial valuable, don't forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to IEE for more tech tutorials, network automation tips, and IT insights.
Timestamps:
0:05 - Introduction to Network Automation with Python and Nautobot
0:20 - Discovering Nautobot swagger for API Documentation
1:10 - Highlight all mandatury fields that are required to create a device object
2:40 - Writing Python code for API Interaction - using POST requests
10:05 - Get the ID for the Device Type, Status, Role, Location, platform and rack in preparation for the payload
12:50 - Construct the payload data in preparation for the POST request
18:40 - Create a device object via the POST request using Python
19:50 - Construct the payload data in preparation for the PATCH request to include Rack, Platform, Serial Number and Asset Tag objects
22:30 - Update the device object with (Rack, Platform, Serial Number and Asset Tag) using the PATCH request using Python
23:10 - Use the DELETE API request to remove an object
25:00 - Conclusion
Network automation has never been more accessible. Join us in this tutorial, and let's empower your network management with Python and Nautobot's REST API.
#stepbystep #networkautomation #Nautobot