Network Automation Resources
Drowning in DNS-related service tickets? DNS automation is the answer.
We put together our top content to help you get up and running with DNS automation quickly.
Webinar Series: Making Network Automation Work For You
Episode 1: The Basics
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to install Gateway from Docker
- How to set it up and import our customizable workflow templates from Github
Episode 2: Bulk Importing
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to write logic in Gateway to resolve errors/conflicts
- How to deal with potential dependencies
- How to clean up and consolidate data as you load it
Episode 3: Scheduling (ft. Rundeck)
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to use Rundeck to schedule reports and easily change/revert IP objects
Episode 4: Reporting
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to generate your own customized report that leverages data from BlueCat, as well as a third party ITSM
Episode 5: Self-Service
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to simplify the interaction down to a single screen from start to finish
- How to verify end results
Episode 6: ITSM Integration
In this episode, you will learn:
- The advantages of integrating Gateway with your IT Service Management system to get more work done faster
Episode 7: Workflow Masterclass
In this episode, you will learn:
- How we setup our development environment
- How we develop, test, and work out the bugs
- How to setup our IDE (PyCharm) to run the application locally
- Tips to speed up the overall process
Blog Series: DNS Automation
DNS automation: Add multiple DNS entries with Gateway
Gateway is BlueCat’s application for creating custom workflows to automate common tasks, reducing day-to-day manual effort. Learn how to save time with…
DNS automation: Scheduling tasks using Gateway and Rundeck
Rundeck, an open-source scheduling platform, easily integrates with Gateway using our plug-in available on GitHub. With Rundeck and Gateway, you can create…
DNS Automation: Host records and selective deployment
Adding devices to a network is a basic, day-to-day responsibility of any DNS administrator. New computers, IoT devices, servers, and other equipment are…
DNS Automation: Internet breakout and SD-WAN domains
All the modular layers of today’s corporate networks – clouds, data centers, branch office connections, and SD-WAN controllers – have their role to…
Blog Series: My Network Automation Journey
My Network Automation Journey, Part 1: Frameworks and Goals
BlueCat invited John Capobianco, author of “Automate Your Network: Introducing the Modern Approach to Enterprise Network Management” to walk us through…
My Automation Journey, Part 2: Building in Ansible and Initial Impact
BlueCat invited John Capobianco, author of “Automate Your Network: Introducing the Modern Approach to Enterprise Network Management” to walk us through…
My Network Automation Journey, Part 3: Modernizing the Network Development Toolkit
BlueCat invited John Capobianco, author of “Automate Your Network: Introducing the Modern Approach to Enterprise Network Management” to walk us through…
My Automation Journey Part 4: Data Models and Templates
BlueCat invited John Capobianco, author of “Automate Your Network: Introducing the Modern Approach to Enterprise Network Management” to walk us through…