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
Author: Radosław Kochman
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
Common protocols port values
In this article you can find port values for common network protocols. Recognize common protocol port values (such as SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and NETCONF) Cisco DEVASC 200-901 exam topic covered in this article Protocol Port Protocol FTP – data
Parsing XML/JSON/YAML into Python data structures
In this article, I’ll cover how to parse XML, JSON, and YAML data structures into Python. If you want to learn more about data structures, visit this article. Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, and YAML) to Python
Data model comparsion – XML/JSON/YAML
This is the first article from a series on the Cisco DevNet Associate exam (DEVASC 200-901). I’m currently preparing for this exam, so in the following weeks, I’ll be publishing articles about the exam topics. Compare data formats (XML, JSON,
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