Extract the Source of Truth (SoT) From Your Network With the Network Importer
summary
network-importer is an open source Python CLI and library that extracts a network-based Source of Truth, calculates a per-attribute diff against NetBox, and can import interfaces, IPs, VLANs, prefixes and cables to reconcile brownfield environments. It parses configs with Batfish, collects CLI data via NAPALM and ntc-templates, and supports Cisco IOS/NX‑OS/IOS‑XR, Juniper and Arista where parsers exist. The system requires a NetBox inventory and organized configs, exposes extensible adapters (for example the NetBox adapter) to customize import logic.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction to SOT
- 1:39Challenges of migration
- 4:29Planning data extraction
- 8:30Networking importer design
- 13:43Tooling and components
- 19:59Getting started
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