Netpicker is a local-first, cloud-native network automation and assurance platform designed to help network engineers manage, test, and secure their network infrastructure. It serves as a tool for automating configuration backups, enforcing security policies, and validating network designs. This video provides a quick tour of the Netpicker platform:
A quick tour of Netpicker – Python-based network testing platform | Network assurance YouTube · Apr 15, 2024 Key features and aspects of Netpicker include:
Network Assurance & Testing: Netpicker allows users to write tests (using Python/pytest) to check for security vulnerabilities (CVEs), CIS hardening compliance, and to validate design or pre/post-change configurations.
Security & Local-First: It is built with a focus on security, allowing users to keep their data local while having the option to connect to cloud environments. Device configurations and test code are stored in a local Git repository.
Vendor Support: Supports major networking vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Arista, utilizing the Netmiko library for connections.
Easy Integration & Usability: The platform is fully API-based, allowing for easy integration with existing tools. It offers a user interface for creating tests, even for those not deeply familiar with Python.
Git-Based Workflow: It leverages Git for version control, allowing for audit trails and peer reviews of network changes.
Free Version Availability: A free version is available that includes unlimited configuration backups for an unlimited number of devices, with testing capabilities for up to 10 devices.
This video explains the features of the free version of Netpicker: Netpicker – The Free Version YouTube · Jun 26, 2024
Netpicker was developed by a team of network specialists and engineers focused on solving practical, day-to-day operational problems. Netpicker: Home
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