Export CVP Functionality to Ansible

posted on April 14, 2017 by

In some network environments there is a separation of responsibility for the network infrastructure and the server side equipment. In these environments, different groups responsible for managing different equipment could use different tools for the job. This guide will discuss one of the several options for integrating Arista’s network management tool, CloudVision Portal (CVP), into an Ansible environment. Summary In this example, the environment uses Ansible as the configuration management tool for server provisioning but uses CVP for network management. The environment is set up to allow the server team to provision top of rack switch ports for servers using...
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Leveraging CVP Telemetry and ZTP in an Ansible Environment

posted on April 14, 2017 by

This guide will discuss one of several options for integrating Arista’s network management tool, CloudVision Portal (CVP), into an Ansible environment. Summary In data center environments where Ansible is used for configuration management of all devices including networking equipment, the network operations team may want to leverage the telemetry and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) functionality provided by the CloudVision Portal product. In this example, CVP will be used for ZTP, image upgrades, and telemetry while Ansible will be used to manage the switch configuration directly. Documentation for setting up ZTP can be found in the CloudVision configuration guide. Implementation This...
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CloudVision Portal 2017.1.0 – TOI

posted on March 20, 2017 by

Documentation for the new major features is available in the CloudVision User Guide for release 2017.1.0. This TOI provide details for the minor features 2017.1.0 release. Major Features (Documented in CloudVision User Guide) Change Control Management Snapshots Network Rollback Minor Features Support for AAA managed enable password on switches Configlet Builder enhancements Configurable default ZTP Image Bundle on Undefined Container Comma separated multi-word searches are supported on Inventory and Task list pages Cron job support for scheduling compliance checks, snapshots, backups System Enhancements Scale, Performance and Infrastructure Support for AAA managed enable password on switches In releases before 2017.1.0, CVP...
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GIT client For CVP appliance

posted on December 19, 2016 by

Hello, Is there a better way than compiling GIT client source if I want using it on CVP ? Do you provide a RPM / YUM package for that purpose ? I’d like to have CVP comiting code and/or getting them from our GIT repository. Thx in advance.  

CVP: Editing Configlet Builder

posted on August 21, 2016 by

I am running CVP 2016.1.1 and I ran into a locking condition which prevent user from modifying the configlet builder once there’s a device attach to that builder generated configlet. My intention was to have a configlet builder script act as a questionaire during initial device deployment.  The configlet builder is a combination of forms and Python script.  The forms will have drop down options providing information for that device.  For example, I created a drop down box name Regions.  It contains values such as AMER, EMEA.  Based on the region values, the Python script will map the respective static configlet(s) to...
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Arista CVP talking to TACACS

posted on July 6, 2016 by

Hi, We have got CVP 2016.1.1 talking to Cisco TACACS+ with Authentication Tacacs Authorization Local and the “test” button works fine. We get to log in, but as a User (not admin).   What tweaks do we need to make to uplift the users to Admin? With Authentication Tacacs Authorization Tacas CVP gives a RuntimeException. Thanks Andrew  

SDN Starter Kit Quick Start Guide v2015.1

posted on December 15, 2015 by

Introduction The Quick Start Guide is intended to provide an introduction to Arista Networks switches, Extensible Operating System (EOS) and recently released CloudVision management. It is intended to help the reader quickly deploy Arista switches and leverage the power of automation by using CloudVision. The setup, installation and configuration from start to finish should not take more than a couple hours.  Audience This guide is intended for the following audience:  • End user getting familiar with CloudVision • End user getting familiar with Arista’s EOS CLI CloudVision – Network Automation Key CloudVision features include point and click interface to simplify bulk tasks,...
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