Nornir, an automation framework that uses Python directly, provides an alternative to other automation frameworks that use their own domain-specific language (DSL). The framework can dispatch tasks to ...

A behind-the-scenes look at how a Cisco automation engineer replaced fragile CLI workflows with model-driven infrastructure that scales.

Build or buy? That's the typical discussion around network automation. In reality, however, the discussion is more involved and nuanced than that. Every project today has some open source. It drives ...

As network automation matures, a new breed of hybrid professionals with network engineering and software development skills is emerging. But for enterprises, landing these IT pros isn’t about finding ...

Certification programs like those offered by Cisco and Juniper Networks can help network engineers document their proficiency in network automation. Modern networks require more dynamic changes than ...