CLI Overview¶
The following programs, scripts and Ansible playbooks are included with netlab and available as a subcommand of netlab command.
Creating and Destroying the Lab¶
- netlab up
Uses netlab create to create configuration files, starts the virtual lab, and uses netlab initial to deploy initial device configurations. More details…
- netlab down
Destroys the virtual lab. More details…
- netlab create
Creates a full-blown network topology, Vagrantfile and Ansible inventory from a simple list of nodes and links. More details…
Deploying Device Configuration¶
- netlab initial
Configures common device parameters using topology data generated by netlab create and default device configuration templates. Configured parameters include hostname, LLDP, interface admin state, MAC and IP addresses, and optional routing protocols. More details…
Working with Lab Devices¶
- netlab connect
Use Ansible inventory connect to a lab device using its inventory name. Device IP address (ansible_host) and username/passwords are retrieved from Ansible inventory. Ideal when you use centralized Vagrant environments and want to connect to the devices while being in playbook development directory. More details…
- netlab config
Applies any set of custom Jinja2 configuration templates to network devices. Includes support for platform-specific configuration templates. More details…
- netlab collect
Using Ansible fact gathering or other device-specific Ansible modules, collects device configurations and saves them in specified directory. More details…