Why Use Python for Network Engineering? Benefits and Use Cases
Why Python dominates network automation: readability, vendor SDKs, Netmiko, NAPALM and REST, with two practical scripts and a learning path.
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March 21, 2023
Network Visualization
with Matplotlib and NetworkX
Network Visualization with Matplotlib and NetworkX: A Complete Guide
From a four-node example to a colour-coded campus topology: build, analyse and draw graphs in Python with NetworkX and Matplotlib.
March 21, 2023
Analyzing Network Traffic
with Scapy
Analyzing Network Traffic with Scapy: A Powerful Python Library
A hands-on Scapy guide: capture and filter live traffic, analyse pcap files, and craft your own ICMP, TCP and ARP packets in Python.
March 21, 2023
Network Monitoring with Python
Network Monitoring with Python: Using PySNMP and Netmiko for Automation
Monitor routers and switches with Python: PySNMP for SNMP counters, Netmiko for SSH show commands, and a working webhook alert pipeline.
March 21, 2023
Creating a Simple
API Client
with Python
Creating a Simple API Client with Python: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to building a reusable Python API client with requests, including sessions, retries, pagination and proper error handling.
March 21, 2023
Parsing JSON and XML data with Python
Parsing JSON and XML data with Python
How to parse, read and write JSON and XML in Python with the standard library: json.loads, json.dump, ElementTree find/findall, plus real network-device examples and mistakes to avoid.
March 21, 2023
Using REST APIs for Seamless Network Device Interaction
Using REST APIs for Seamless Network Device Interaction
How REST APIs work on network devices and controllers, with Python requests examples for reading, updating and authenticating safely.
March 21, 2023