Network Automation with Python and Ansible

  1. Advanced Topics and Best Practices
    1. Source of Truth Integration
      1. SoT Role in Automation
        1. Centralized Data Management
          1. Data Accuracy Assurance
            1. Workflow Integration
            2. SoT Platforms
              1. NetBox Features
                1. NetBox Data Model
                  1. Nautobot Features
                    1. Nautobot Data Model
                    2. Dynamic Inventory Integration
                      1. SoT as Inventory Source
                        1. Data Synchronization
                          1. Inventory Updates
                          2. SoT Population Automation
                            1. API-Based Updates
                              1. Automated Data Collection
                                1. Data Validation
                              2. CI/CD for Network Infrastructure
                                1. CI/CD Fundamentals
                                  1. Continuous Integration Principles
                                    1. Continuous Deployment Principles
                                      1. Network Automation Benefits
                                      2. Pipeline Components
                                        1. Source Control Integration
                                          1. Automated Testing
                                            1. Deployment Automation
                                              1. Monitoring and Feedback
                                              2. Network Change Pipeline
                                                1. Code Linting
                                                  1. Syntax Validation
                                                    1. Pre-Change Testing
                                                      1. Automated Deployment
                                                        1. Post-Change Verification
                                                          1. Rollback Procedures
                                                        2. Testing and Validation
                                                          1. Code Quality Assurance
                                                            1. YAML Linting
                                                              1. Ansible Playbook Linting
                                                                1. Python Code Linting
                                                                  1. Style Checking
                                                                  2. Pre-Change Validation
                                                                    1. Dry Run Execution
                                                                      1. Check Mode Usage
                                                                        1. Change Simulation
                                                                          1. Logic Validation
                                                                          2. Post-Change Validation
                                                                            1. Operational State Verification
                                                                              1. Configuration Comparison
                                                                                1. Automated Testing
                                                                                  1. Performance Validation
                                                                                2. Complete Automation Solutions
                                                                                  1. Tool Integration
                                                                                    1. Python and Ansible Integration
                                                                                      1. SoT Integration
                                                                                        1. Multi-Step Orchestration
                                                                                        2. User Interfaces
                                                                                          1. Input Collection
                                                                                            1. Self-Service Portals
                                                                                              1. Web Interface Development
                                                                                              2. Logging and Reporting
                                                                                                1. Action Logging
                                                                                                  1. Report Generation
                                                                                                    1. Notification Systems
                                                                                                      1. Audit Trails
                                                                                                    2. Security Considerations
                                                                                                      1. Credential Management
                                                                                                        1. Secure Storage
                                                                                                          1. Environment Variables
                                                                                                            1. Secret Management Tools
                                                                                                              1. Access Control
                                                                                                              2. Access Control Principles
                                                                                                                1. Least Privilege Principle
                                                                                                                  1. Role-Based Access Control
                                                                                                                    1. Permission Management
                                                                                                                    2. Audit and Compliance
                                                                                                                      1. Change Tracking
                                                                                                                        1. Audit Log Maintenance
                                                                                                                          1. Activity Review
                                                                                                                            1. Compliance Reporting

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                                                                                                                        1. Introduction to Network Automation