Data Models: Group Variables
Explore how to structure network data models using YAML group variables and Jinja2 dynamic templates. Understand how to create standardized, intent-driven configurations for network platforms by organizing common settings into group variables and applying them through templated automation.
We'll cover the following...
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Introduction
In this chapter, network configurations are converted and split into variables contained inside data models and dynamic templates. First group variables are created at a platform level representing standard configurations for the distribution or access layer. Unique, host-specific information will become host variables. Data models are written in the YAML format. ...