Cisco Modeling Labs and Infrastructure-as-Code
Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) plans to enhance its features by reintroducing on-the-fly configurations and expanding its sample labs, while supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Ansible and Terraform.
MAIN POINTS
- Autonetkit was removed from CML due to low popularity but may return with new features.
- CML supports full Infrastructure as Code (IaC) mode due to its API-first design.
- Customers use CML for automated testing and validation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Ansible and Terraform are available tools for integration with CML.
TAKEAWAYS
- CML aims to simplify user experience by enhancing its sample labs library.
- The API-first build allows CML to integrate seamlessly with automation tools.
- Resources are available for users to learn about using Terraform and Ansible with CML.
- There is potential for community involvement in developing a CML provider for Terraform.