Scalable Network Automation with Nornir and Python Control

ADV NET MANAGEMENT’s Nornir-powered infrastructure solutions deliver full programmatic control to automate complex network workflows with ease

Overview

Nornir is a powerful, Python-native automation framework purpose-built for network engineers who need full code-level control over device automation. Unlike YAML- or template-based tools, Nornir provides the flexibility of writing complex logic in Python, making it highly adaptable for dynamic environments, real-time orchestration, and large scale multi-vendor networks. From configuration enforcement to parallel device updates and data collection, Nornir enables precision, scalability, and speed for experienced teams.

ADV NET MANAGEMENT, based in New York, NY, offers expert implementation of Nornir as part of our dvanced IoT and automation solutions portfolio. With a rapidly growing B2B presence across North America, we empower organizations to streamline infrastructure, reduce operational friction, and embrace custom-built workflows. Through hands-on support and best practice development pipelines, ADV NET MANAGEMENT ensures Nornir becomes a reliable foundation for your network automation strategy.

Core Components

Hardware

Enterprise routers, switches, access points, and firewalls – Enterprise Network:
Enables secure, high-performance, and scalable infrastructure for managing enterprise connectivity and data flow.
Monitoring servers and automation staging environments – Ethernet Analyzers:
Supports real-time performance diagnostics and automated testing in controlled pre-deployment environments.

Software

Nornir core library (Python 3.x)
Plugins for inventory, logging, SSH transport, and task execution
Optional integration with Netmiko, Napalm, Scrapli, and Ansible

Cloud Services

Python automation execution from cloud-based CI/CD platforms
Hosted Git-based version control
REST API and webhook support for event-based automation

Key Features and Functionalities

● Native Python support with full control over logic and execution
● Plugin-based architecture for flexibility and modularity
● Parallel task execution for hundreds of devices
● Custom inventory and host management (YAML, JSON, dynamic APIs)
● Seamless error handling and device grouping
● Extendable with community or custom-built plugins
● Support for CLI, API, and vendor-specific methods

Integrations

● Compatible with Netmiko, Napalm, Scrapli, Paramiko
● CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
● Logging and monitoring tools (Elastic Stack, Graylog, Prometheus)
● Network management platforms (NetBox, ServiceNow)
● Git for versioning and automation workflows

Compatibility

● Multi-vendor device support including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, HP, Dell, Palo Alto
● IPv4/IPv6 device compatibility
● Supports SSH, API-based, and CLI communication
● Runs in on-premises or hybrid environments

Benefits

● Code-Driven Flexibility: No reliance on templating—automate with Python logic
● High Scalability: Manage 10s to 1000s of devices with parallel tasking
● Customization: Build completely tailored workflows for your infrastructure
● Operational Agility: Combine Nornir with DevOps pipelines for rapid deployment
● Community-Driven: Open-source and backed by an active developer community

Applications

● Data center configuration audits
● Network provisioning and onboarding
● Automated compliance and policy enforcement
● Ad hoc diagnostic and remediation scripts
● Edge and branch device t

Industries

Telecommunications & ISPs

Financial and Banking Infrastructure

Higher Education and Research

Healthcare Systems

Industrial IoT and Smart Facilities

Managed Services Providers

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards & Regulations

Case Studies

U.S. Retail Chain (California)

ADV NET MANAGEMENT partnered with a major retailer to deploy Nornir across 600+ store locations for real-time switch updates and auditing. Python scripts customized for their internal inventory allowed seamless upgrades with zero store downtime during overnight maintenance windows

U.S. Cloud Services Firm (Colorado)

A hybrid cloud provider adopted ADVNET MANAGEMENT’s Nornir-based framework to automate device provisioning and diagnostics across their data centers. The team reduced deployment time for new racks from two hours to under 15 minutes using modular task blocks

Canadian Financial Cooperative (Saskatchewan)

A regional financial institution used ADV NET MANAGEMENT’s support to implement Nornir for internal compliance enforcement. The system automatically audited router configurations and validated security policies, helping the IT team pass an annual SOC 2 audit without manual remediation

Want full-code automation tailored to your network needs?

Contact adv net management today to learn how Nornir can power your infrastructure workflows through intelligent Python-based control