A guide to building and modifying Tcl scripts to automate network
administration tasks
Streamline Cisco network administration and save time with Tcl scripting
Cisco networking professionals are under relentless pressure to
accomplish more, faster, and with fewer resources. The best way to meet
this challenge is to automate mundane or repetitive tasks wherever
possible. In this book, three Cisco experts show you how to use Tcl
scripting for Cisco IOS devices to do just that.
You'll learn easy techniques for creating, using, and modifying Tcl
scripts that run directly on Cisco network devices from the Cisco IOS
command line. The authors first teach basic Tcl commands and concepts
for capturing and manipulating data and for querying or controlling
Cisco equipment. Building on these core skills, they show you how to
write scripts that automate and streamline many common IOS
configuration, monitoring, and problem-solving tasks.
The authors walk through the entire script development process,
including planning and flowcharting what you want to accomplish,
formatting your code, adding comments, and troubleshooting script
errors. They also present many downloadable sample scripts, along with
practical guidance for adapting them to your own environment.
Whatever your role in managing, monitoring, or securing Cisco IOS
networks and equipment, this book will help you get the job done more
rapidly and efficiently.
Ray Blair, CCIE No. 7050, is a Cisco vertical solutions architect
specializing in large network designs. He has more than 20 years of
experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining networks, and
maintains three CCIE certifications.
Arvind Durai, CCIE No. 7016, Advanced Services Technical Leader for
Cisco, specializes in supporting major Cisco enterprise customers in
finance, manufacturing, e-commerce, government, and healthcare. He holds
CCIEs in Routing and Switching, and in Security.
John Lautmann, Cisco Software Engineer, has developed and enhanced
network management software for twelve years, and holds six patents. He
has helped develop new Cisco IOS features ranging from data link
switching to IOS Tcl Interpeter and digitally signed Tcl scripts.
- Automate routine administration tasks you've always performed manually
- Instantly collect and modify IOS router configurations and other data
- Write Syslog scripts to document failures, monitor network health,
collect statistics, and send alarm messages
- Implement automated network performance measurement using IP SLA
- Use the Embedded Event Manager's event detectors, server, and policies
to customize device operation
- Trigger preplanned actions to correct problems as they arise
- Simplify policy management using the Tcl script refresh feature
- Protect Tcl script security with digital signatures and PKI
- Understand how Tcl functions within the Cisco IOS environment
- Master Tcl syntax and commands through hands-on practice
- Learn best scripting practices through expert examples
- Quickly modify this book's examples for your own environment
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco
Press(R), which offers networking professionals valuable information for
constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and
building successful careers.
Category: Networking
Covers: Network Administration
$60.00 USA / $72.00 CAN
