Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Introduction to Source of Truth and Nautobot
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Introduction to Nautobot
Introduction to network automation
What is network automation?
Network automation use cases
Why automate your network?
Persona-driven network automation
Industry trends
Understanding SoT
Defining SoT
Approaches to SoT
SoT tools and products
Nautobot overview
Nautobot use cases
Network SoT
Network automation platform
Nautobot ecosystem
Summary
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Nautobot Data Models
Nautobot data models overview
Data model summary
Network device inventory data models
Devices
Device components
Device types
Manufacturer
Roles and statuses
Platform
Virtual chassis
Device redundancy groups
Interface redundancy groups
Racks
Locations
Location type
Tenants
IPAM ...
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