In this article, I’ve shown you how to execute simple REST API calls to the Cisco DNA Center using Postman. Today, we will switch to Python to build a couple of useful scripts. Tools To run REST API calls we
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Cisco Meraki REST API calls with Python’s requests library
In the previous articles, I’ve described how to execute REST API calls using Postman software. This time we will dive into Python. Tools To run REST API calls we will use Python3 with the requests library. It’s not installed by
Cisco DNA Center REST API calls with Postman
In this article, we will take a look at base REST API calls to the Cisco DNA Center. As in the previous post, the Postman software will be used. Environment For the purpose of this article, we will use a
Cisco Meraki REST API calls with Postman
Since network automation is becoming more and more desirable in today’s networks, it’s worth knowing some of the basic methods which we can use. That’s why in today’s article, I want to show you basic REST API call examples based
Routed VPLS
In this article, I want to shed some light on the configuration of routed VPLS’es on Nokia 7750 equipment. The basic VPLS configuration allows only communication between hosts within that VPLS. Sometimes there is a need to provide communication between
Nokia 7250 IXR-10 power-module provisioning
When it comes to the initial configuration of the Nokia/Alcatel equipment, card provisioning is necessary before the first use. I’ve covered the whole process in this article. But there are situations when it’s not enough. I’ve learned it the hard
Universal Network Backup Tool
Managing a multi-vendor network environment can be challenging. Especially when it comes to performing configuration backup tasks. Each vendor has its own approach to accomplishing such a task. Some network equipment even doesn’t have any built-in mechanism to send running-configuration
Network Config Generator
Being a network engineer in a dynamic environment can be sometimes tough. Especially when you face many interface reconfigurations in your daily routine. In this article, I want to share with you a tool, that can make your job easier,
Bridging different VLANs on the Nokia VSR
In the previous article, I’ve shown how to configure layer 2 connectivity between the Cisco switch and Nokia router. There are however situations when you will be forced to find a non-standard solution due to the circumstances. Imagine the following
Layer 2 connectivity configuration between Nokia VSR and Cisco IOSv
In this article, I want to shed some light on not so common configuration of the Nokia network equipment. You may encounter some situations, in which you would want to have pure layer 2 connectivity between two devices, that are