Simplify Device Automation Across Vendors with Netmiko

ADV NET MANAGEMENT’s Netmiko-powered automation helps network teams eliminate repetitive tasks, enforce consistency, and improve efficiency at scale

Overview

Netmiko is a Python based automation library that enables seamless, secure access to network devices over SSH. Ideal for multi-vendor environments, Netmiko simplifies configuration changes, data collection, and bulk command execution across routers, switches, and firewalls. It is especially valuable for teams seeking to automate repetitive tasks, enforce consistent policies, and reduce configuration errors without relying on complex orchestration frameworks.

ADV NET MANAGEMENT, located in New York, NY, empowers enterprises across North America with reliable automation frameworks like Netmiko. Through personalized implementation, quality assured code practices and deep technical guidance, we help businesses transition to smarter network operations. Whether you’re automating routine audits or integrating with CI/CD pipelines, our Netmiko solutions deliver flexible control and scalable efficiency.

Core Components

Hardware

Network devices: routers, switches, firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) –Networks: Enables robust and vendor-agnostic infrastructure connectivity and security across enterprise and service provider environments.
Secure terminal and logging servers – Passive Dispersion Compensation: Helps maintain data integrity and signal accuracy during long-distance communication critical for secure logging and terminal operations.

Software

Netmiko Python library (built on Paramiko)
Custom scripts or playbooks for device actions
Automation environment (Ansible, Jenkins, or custom CLI tools)

Cloud Services

Hosted automation via CI/CD platforms
Remote Python execution via secure APIs
Cloud-based logging and alerting integrations

Key Features and Functionalities

● Secure SSH-based automation for over 60 network vendors
● Support for configuration changes, backups, and file transfers
● Custom command execution with error handling and logging
● Session management for long-running tasks
● Easy-to-use syntax designed for network engineers
● Multithreading support for bulk device operations

Integrations

● Python automation frameworks (e.g., Nornir, Ansible)
● Git for version control of automation scripts
● CI/CD platforms like Jenkins and GitLab CI
● Logging tools like ELK stack, Graylog
● Integration-ready with NetBox, rConfig, and custom NMS platforms

Compatibility

● Compatible with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, ASA, Juniper Junos, Arista EOS, HP ProCurve, Palo
Alto PAN-OS, and more
● Supports SSHv2 and Telnet (legacy)
● Works on-prem, hybrid, or over secure VPN environments
● Python 3.x compatible for modern development stacks

Benefits

● Vendor Agnostic: Run commands across multiple platforms with a unified interface
● Low Barrier to Entry: Simple Python-based syntax—no need for deep development skills
● Rapid Deployment: Build and execute scripts for hundreds of devices within minutes
● Error Reduction: Automate audits and changes to avoid manual mistakes

● Cost-Effective: No license costs—open-source with enterprise-grade flexibility

Applications

● Configuration drift detection and remediation
● Automated compliance checks
● Mass device updates during maintenance windows
● Daily device health checks or uptime audits
● Infrastructure-as-code for traditional networking environments

Industries

Telecommunications & ISPs

Financial Institutions & Insurance

Education & Campus Networks

Healthcare Infrastructure

Energy and Utilities

Logistics and Smart Warehousing

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards & Regulations

Case Studies

U.S. Logistics Company (Illinois)

ADV NET MANAGEMENT implemented Netmiko based automation for a nationwide logistics company managing over 500 Cisco and Juniper devices. Daily audit scripts and automated configuration rollouts reduced operational overhead by 40% and improved response times during network incidents

U.S. Insurance Provider (Florida)

A mid-sized insurance firm partnered with ADV NET MANAGEMENT to develop secure automation playbooks using Netmiko. The system helped ensure SOC 2 compliance by automating weekly configuration backups and archiving logs into a centralized SIEM

Canadian Energy Utility (Manitoba)

ADV NET MANAGEMENT collaborated with a eading university to deploy Netmiko across their multi-vendor campus network. The IT team gained the ability to automate switch configuration updates, reducing summer upgrade windows from two weeks to three days

Looking to automate your multi-vendor network with Python-powered flexibility?

Contact adv net management for consultation, implementation support, or a tailored demo of our Netmiko-based automation solutions