VXLAN EVPN Automation Project

This project aims to automate the creation and management of a VXLAN EVPN test lab using ContainerLab, Arista cEOS and Netbox 4.2.
The automation is primarily achieved through Netbox Render Config and Python scripts.

Table of Contents

• VXLAN EVPN Automation Project
  • Table of Contents
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Usage
  • Sources

Prerequisites

• Docker, ContainerLab, and Ansible installed.
• Images for Arista cEOS, Nokia SRLinux, and Linux Alpine downloaded.
• Python 3.13 with the necessary libraries installed (see requirements.txt).

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/darnodo/projet-vxlan-automation.git
   cd vxlan-evpn-automation-project

2. Install Python Dependencies:

   uv sync

3. Install Depedencies:

   The instructions are described here : Installation Documentation

4. Start the Automation:

   Follow the steps in Usage to start your lab.

Usage

• Set Up Lab:

  sudo containerlab deploy --topo containerlab/fabric_vxlan.yml

• Set Up Netbox:

  All details on installation documentation

Sources

• ContainerLab
• NetBox Docker Plugin
• Vector Netbox