Automation

Hi,

I'm playing around with Junos XML (Junoscript) to automate the creation / update of VLAN's on multiple EX switches.

For starters, I downloaded the perl client tools and installed the perl modules. Then I run the example script get_chassis_inventory which already fails after succesful authentication:

$ perl get_chassis_inventory.pl -l username -m ssl 1.2.3.4
password:
undefined function: JUNOS::Device::get_chassis_inventory at get_chassis_inventory.pl line 155.

I noticed that when I search for more information and examples of JunosScript, I find near to nothing. So I'm beginning to wonder if this is the way to go for automating thinks like VLAN management?!

I hope someone is willing to share some insights with me.

Thanks!

Onno.

@Onno,

Thank you for your question.  I would suggest you take a look at some recent work using Python.  There is a library called "Junos EZ" that can be quickly used for template building configs (like VLANs) as well as doing advanced troubleshooting and reporting.  You can find a blog series about it here:

http://forums.juniper.net/t5/Network-Automaniac/Python-for-Non-Programmers-Part-1/ba-p/216449

And the project code currently resides here:

https://github.com/jeremyschulman/py-junos-eznc

Hi Jeremy,

Thank you so much for your reply. I just did some playing around with the Python library and at least it worked in an instant.

So for that matter it's better than the other solution. Now I need to figure out how to implement it in our environment but that won't be much of a problem. I'm thinking of making some sort of API to make the translation between PHP driven code and the python stuff.

Thanks again!

Regards,

Onno.

@Onno

You may also find useful information as part of Jeremy's PyEZ project on the TechWiki at https://techwiki.juniper.net/Automation_Scripting/Junos_OS_PyEZ.

-Robert

Hi Robert,

Thanks for the link to additional info. Haven't had the time yet to do more with it, but will continue working on this soon again.

Regards,

Onno.