Network Automation Transformation Phase 0: Source of Truth

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Argues that a single authoritative source of truth per data domain (for example device inventory or IPAM) is required for reliable automation, using NetBox as the example tool adopted at DigitalOcean in 2015. Shows concrete workflow: collection, curation, population phases, pick one source of record (monitoring for devices, then sync to billing), enforce standardized formats, validate with NetBox’s data models and REST API, import via CSV, and compare intended versus actual state for automation at scale.

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1. 0:00Introduction to automation
2. 2:42The data problem
3. 5:20Defining source of truth
4. 12:07Data modeling fundamentals
5. 14:25Data modeling in practice
6. 16:57Overview of NetBox
7. 27:16Practical implementation
8. 37:03Future training and resources
9. 42:14Q&A and session conclusion

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