Advanced Topics

Want to know how netlab works behind the scenes? These documents might give you some insight:

Topology Transformations

• Topology File Transformation
• Using Groups in Modules with pre_transform Hooks
• VLAN, VRF, VXLAN, and EVPN Transformations

Other Advanced Topics

• Version-Specific Lab Topology Files
• Lab Topology Attribute Validation
• CLI Hooks
• Configuration Module Attributes
• Attributes on VLAN Access Interfaces
• Handling Device Quirks
• Automated CI/CD Tests
• Integration Tests
• Linux Containers and Network Namespaces
• Debugging netlab
• Auto-Generated “Supported Features” Tables