BGP/EVPN Fabric with Ansible and NXAPI

Starting to explore more with Ansible and learning python along the way. I have long ways to go, but there is so much great content free and paid. I would encourage anyone on the IT and automation track to dive in. It may take some bumps and bruises, but I think its worth learning and applies to all areas of IT and automation.

Getting use to ansible network modules for the Nexus switches and Palo Alto firewalls in this lab. This time I wanted to explore the NXAPI and how it interacts with Ansible.

Great thing is that Ansible has so many network modules makes it a bit easier for newcomers such as myself for learning. Pick your vendor, its probably supported.

Also, I suggest for learning, vscode and remote-ssh, this helps me with EVE-NG labs to test and configure devices easily and update playbooks faster than using nano or vi. In addition to getting syntax correction and code snippets.

Attached are the lab files, includes configs, playbooks and ansible log output.

lab-files.zip

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Here are some screenshots the lab.

Palo Screen shots and some testing.