Getting Started with pyATS

The Get Started with pyATS Guide introduces you to the features and functionality of the pyATS solution for network test automation. Designed for test script developers and network engineers, this guide will help you to get up and running with pyATS and the pyATS Library (formerly “Genie”).

Getting Started

• Introduction
  • What is the pyATS ecosystem?
  • Key benefits of pyATS
  • How does the pyATS ecosystem work?
• Test Ecosystem Architecture
• Prerequisites
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Requirements
• Installation
  • Virtual Environment
  • Using Docker
  • Examples Repository

Basic Concepts

• Everything is Python
• Device Connection
• Parse Device Output
• Learn Device Features
• Configure Devices
• Compare Network States
• Run Test Scripts
• Helpful Device APIs

Best Practices

• Concept Introduction
• Design & Development
• Style Guide
• General Guidelines
• Test Suite Guidelines
• Library Guidelines
• Topology Guidelines
• Job Guidelines
• Summary
• Do & Don’t

Resources

• Real-world examples
• Glossary