Arista CloudVision Automation
CloudVision configlet automation, ZTP workflows, and API integrations for Arista environments.
Network Automation
Replace Manual CLI Operations with Programmable Infrastructure
Transform your network operations from device-by-device CLI management to programmatic, repeatable, and auditable automation using Ansible, Python, and Arista CloudVision.
Built for network teams who need to scale operations without scaling headcount, reduce configuration drift, and eliminate change risk through automated validation and testing.
Operational transformation through purpose-built automation that your team can maintain and extend.
Operational Transformation
From CLI-driven operations to programmable infrastructure
Network automation requires more than tools — it requires operational transformation from device-by-device management to infrastructure-as-code operations.
The Operational Reality
Most network teams manage infrastructure device by device — logging into each switch and router, making changes through CLI, and relying on human consistency to maintain configurations across fleets that span hundreds or thousands of devices.
Configuration drift across device fleets
Undocumented changes and manual coordination
Change windows requiring multiple engineers
Operational model that cannot scale with network growth
Purpose-Built Implementation
We approach network automation as operational transformation, starting from your current model and identifying specific use cases where automation delivers the most operational value.
Ansible Network Automation
Multi-vendor playbooks for configuration deployment, state validation, and compliance checking.
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform modules for cloud networking and Git-based change management workflows.
Implementation Process
Six-phase approach from assessment to capability transfer.
1
Automation Readiness Assessment
Assess current operational model and identify high-value automation use cases.
2
Architecture Design & Foundation Build
Design automation architecture and build Git repository structure with first production workflow.
3
Use Case Development & Team Training
Develop prioritized automation workflows and transfer capability to your team.
What You Get
Production-ready automation codebase with team capability transfer.
Automation Architecture
Design documentation and Git repository with structured, documented codebase.
Production Workflows
Ansible playbooks and CloudVision automation scripts for prioritized use cases.
Testing Framework
Automated network test suite for validating configuration changes.
Team Training
Training materials and sessions for maintaining and extending automation.
Operational Outcomes
- New site provisioning time can be reduced from days to hours
- Configuration drift eliminated for automated devices
- Change risk reduced through automated validation and testing
- Audit trail for all changes through version control
Ideal Fit
- Teams with Arista switching wanting to use CloudVision automation
- Growing network footprint with team size that cannot scale proportionally
- Automation initiatives that stalled due to skill gaps
- Organizations with CI/CD culture wanting to extend to network operations
Platform Comparison
Choosing the right automation approach for your environment
Different automation platforms serve different operational needs and team skill levels.
Python Scripting
NAPALM, Netmiko, Paramiko
Maximum flexibility for specific automation tasks and API integrations.
Best Fit
Teams with strong programming expertise needing custom automation solutions.
Tradeoffs
Requires most programming expertise and does not naturally provide enterprise automation structure.
Ansible
Network Collections
Structured, idempotent automation framework with extensive network device modules.
Best Fit
Multi-vendor environments needing configuration deployment and state validation.
Tradeoffs
Lower programming barrier but benefits from architects who understand playbook structure.
Recommended
CloudVision Automation
Arista Environments
Most operationally integrated approach with logging, compliance checking, and ZTP capability.
Best Fit
Arista-primary environments wanting integrated automation and observability.
Tradeoffs
Arista-specific but provides deepest integration with network management platform.
IVI Recommendation
Recommended foundation for Arista environments, with Ansible for multi-vendor use cases.
Why IVI
Operational experience, not just engineering capability
Production-Ready Automation
We build automation that gets used in production, not just proof-of-concept scripts.
Operational Integration
Understanding of approval processes, risk tolerances, and operational workflows of enterprise IT.
Maintainable Code
Automation codebase designed for team maintainability and extension, not consulting dependency.
Arista Practice Depth
CloudVision automation development that reflects how the platform actually works in production.
Real-World Experience
Automation built on operational experience with CloudVision in enterprise environments.
Multi-Vendor Capability
NAPALM and Ansible expertise for Cisco, Juniper, and other platforms alongside Arista.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about network automation implementation.
Our team has no Python or Ansible experience. Is automation realistic for us?
Yes, with the right approach. Arista CloudVision provides significant automation capability through its GUI and built-in configlet framework without requiring Python programming. We design automation that your team can adopt at their current skill level and grow with — rather than requiring months of training before anything is automated.
We have a mix of Arista, Cisco, and legacy Juniper devices. Can you automate across all of them?
Yes. NAPALM and Ansible have mature support for Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos alongside Arista EOS. We design automation architecture to handle your multi-vendor inventory, with device-specific modules for each platform.
We're concerned about automation causing a major outage. How do you manage that risk?
Risk management is core to automation design. We build automated pre-change validation, post-change testing, and rollback procedures for changes that produce unexpected results. We also design change scope carefully — automation that changes devices sequentially with validation at each step rather than simultaneously.
What version control platform do you use?
We work with whatever your organization uses — GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps. If you do not have a version control platform, we recommend GitHub or GitLab and help you set up repository structure as part of the engagement.
Can IVI help us build automation for cloud networking (AWS/Azure) as well as on-premises?
Yes. We develop Terraform modules for AWS VPC/networking and Azure VNet/networking as part of our cloud networking practice. For organizations wanting unified automation spanning on-premises and cloud, we design architecture using CloudVision/Ansible for on-premises and Terraform for cloud networking.
How long does it typically take to implement network automation?
Implementation timeline depends on scope and complexity, but most engagements are 8-16 weeks from assessment to capability transfer. We prioritize quick wins that build team confidence alongside longer-term capability investments, so you see operational value within the first few weeks.