https://dv-lunel.com/categories/guides/Recent content in Guides on Network Automation with DavidHugoen-usThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://dv-lunel.com/post/2026-03-05-guides-steep_or_smooth/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://dv-lunel.com/post/2026-03-05-guides-steep_or_smooth/<h2 id="what-do-we-choose-paramiko-or-netmiko">What do we choose? Paramiko or Netmiko?</h2> <p>When it comes to automating network devices using Python, two popular libraries often come up: <strong>Paramiko</strong> and <strong>Netmiko</strong>. Choosing between these two can be a bit of a dilemma, especially for those new to network automation. Even for experienced network engineers, choosing the right tool can still be a challenge.</p> <p>Making the decision between Paramiko and Netmiko can feel like a steep climb for beginners. In this post, I&rsquo;ll show a few use cases and best practices to help you decide which library is the best fit for your needs and how to get started with it.</p>