Using Python and SSH to Program a Cisco Switch

See how to configure a Cisco switch using Paramiko, a Python implementation of Secure Shell v2.

David Bombal

July 20, 2017

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In this video, David Bombal responds to viewers' request for a demonstration of using Secure Shell (SSH) with Python to program Cisco devices in GNS3. He shows you how to use Paramiko, a Python implementation of SSH version 2, to configure a Cisco switch. This video is one in a series produced by Bombal on network programmability using Python and GNS3. In his next post, Bombal will demonstrate Netmiko, an open source library that provides an easier way to configure switches using SSH.

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David Bombal

David Bombal

Author and instructorDavid Bombal is an author and instructor at GNS3 and O'Reilly Media. He creates worldwide instructor-led and self-paced video training on new and emerging technologies such as SDN. He's involved in multiple SDN and OpenFlow projects which include both open source as well as commercial SDN controllers. His YouTube channel has more than 1 million views. Bombal holds numerous certifications, including CCIE #11023 (Emeritus). He's designed, implemented and managed networks ranging from single sites to those that span 50 countries.

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