servicenow, and slack network operations with ansible tower, · 2018-08-08 · servicenow, and...

Sean CavanaughTechnical Marketing [email protected]

Network Operations with Ansible Tower, ServiceNow, and Slack

Jason [email protected]

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT TODAYUpcoming Events

F5 AgilityAnsiblefest 2018

Updates for Network Automation for Ansible 2.6Porting Guide for 2.6

Network to Code with Jason EdelmanIntegration of Automation into Existing Business Processes

Q/A

August 13-16, Boston, MA

October 2-3

Modules● net_get - downloads a large config file to target network device with SCP/SFTP● net_put - copies a large config file to target network device with SCP/SFTP● netconf_get - fetches the configuration and state data from remote NETCONF

enabled network device/host● netconf_rpc - executes generic NETCONF RPC (remote procedure call) commands

that are defined by NETCONF standard as well as proprietary RPC-based NETCONF capabilities supported by the remote network device/host

New for Ansible Network Automation Connection Plug-ins● httpapi - New connection method that simplifies connections to

platform-specific APIs such as Arista eAPI and Cisco NXAPI. This method replaces connection: local with connection: httpapi and then specifying the specific platform via the ansible_network_os variable.

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/net_get_module.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/net_put_module.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/netconf_get_module.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/netconf_rpc_module.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/plugins/connection/httpapi.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/network/user_guide/platform_eos.html

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/network/user_guide/platform_nxos.html

Platform Support● Cisco Meraki● Extreme Networks

a. SLXOSb. EXOS

● F5 BIG-IQ● Infoblox - Fully supported with Red Hat Subscription● Ubiquiti EdgeOS

New for Ansible Network Automation

Ansible 2.5 -> 2.6 Porting Guide

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/2.6/porting_guides/porting_guide_2.6.html#networking

www.networktocode.com

Network Operations with Ansible Tower, ServiceNow, and Slack

Jason Edelman@jedelman8

[email protected]


Who am I?

• Jason Edelman• Network Engineer turned Automator• CCIE 15394• Founded Network to Code in 2014

– Network Automation Consulting/Training

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Co-author of Network Programmability and

Automation


Who is Network to Code?

• Founded in mid 2014 • Network Automation Solution Provider

– Next-gen consulting and integration company– Focus on automation/programmability and reducing operational

inefficiencies– Instructor-Led Network automation training

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Network to Code Services Offerings

Workflow Automation & Optimization• Review Network Operations

Workflows • Optimize & Implement

network automation solutions• Drive Down operational

inefficiencies

Software Development• Custom network Applications• DevOps Tool Plug-Ins &

Integrations• Helps Eliminate repetitive

tasks• Data Aggregation

Training / Workshops• Ansible for Network Engineers• Python for Network Engineers• DevOps Tools• Network Device APIs• Private/Public Courses


Our Vision

To revolutionize the way networks are deployed, consumed, and managed while enabling the network engineer of the future.


Network Operations

• Ops of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow• Integrating Business Workflows with Ansible Tower• Executing Pre-Approved Changes from Slack (via

Tower)• Live Demo (time permitting)

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Network Operations [YESTERDAY]


Network Operations [TODAY]


Starting to adopt Network Automation Today…

Scaling outIncreased Reliability


Integrating Automation with Existing Business Processes


It Gets Better…


Enterprise DevOps Framework


The Approver needs to approve the change

You define who the approver is and the workflow required that may be many approvals


The ServiceNow ticket moves to the scheduled state.


You get to update the ServiceNow ticket directly from your Ansible playbooks (snow_record)


All via Ansible Tower


It Gets Better…


Enterprise DevOps Framework


Slack Slash Commands


Slack Web Forms


Have Mickey Configure the Network


Mickey tells you what he’s doing!


Mickey gives you links to Ansible Tower and Service Now!


Mickey even shows you the change was good!


TIME FOR DEMO


Closing Thoughts…

• Be the Automator, not the automated• Automate when you can, Code when you must• Automate All the Networks• Always be Learning

Why wouldn’t you want to do your more job more efficiently and effectively?

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