Welcome back to IEE! In today's video, we're diving deep into the world of network automation with a step-by-step guide on how to install Nautobot.
What is Nautobot?
Nautobot is an open-source network source-of-truth and automation platform that's gaining recognition for its powerful features and flexibility.
It's a game-changer for network administrators and engineers looking to streamline network management and documentation.
In this Tutorial, You'll Learn:
The prerequisites you need to have in place before installation.
How to set up PostgreSQL for your database backend.
Configuring Redis for efficient caching.
Creating a Python virtual environment for isolation.
Installing Nautobot and its dependencies.
Configuring Nautobot to connect to your database.
Applying database migrations and creating an admin superuser.
Setting up your web server for production.
Testing your Nautobot installation.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional Nautobot instance ready to help you manage and automate your network infrastructure.
Why Nautobot?
Nautobot simplifies the complexities of network management, making it easier to maintain an accurate source of truth for your network assets, IP address assignments, device configurations, and more.
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Timestamps:
0:08 - Introduction to Nautobot
1:25 - Prerequisites
2:20 - Installing Nautobot Dependencies
5:05 - Installing PostgreSQL and creating Nautobot Database
7:24 - Verify Redis is working
8:00 - Creating Nautobot System User and setting up the Python Virtual Envirnment
10:15 - Installing Nautobot
17:00 - Installing WSGI Application and HTTP Server
22:00 - configuring the Nautobot config fille associated with NGINX
23:21 - Test Nautobot GUI and login via the admin account
Get ready to take your network automation skills to the next level. Let's dive into the installation of Nautobot!
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