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Find the code sample for this project on DevNet Code Exchange Selenium is an open-source tool that automates web browsers. It provides a single interface that lets testers automate user actions using multiple programming languages such as Ruby, Java, NodeJS, PHP, Perl, Python, and C#. But what if we try to automate some tasks that we can do only by using Web GUI interfaces/Dashboard? Let’s check it out. Some of the described examples were born…

Systems administrators in enterprise companies who are constantly upgrading, repurposing, and managing thousands of switches, listen up! Starting with release 17.7 of Cisco IOS XE, is support for a suite of Google Remote Procedure Call (gRPC)-based microservices that will simplify and lighten your workloads.  The Evolution of Remote Procedure Calls  In 2015, the RPC protocol got a major upgrade with gRPC. This open-source framework is accessible to a wide variety of programming languages. It was developed to connect services within and across data centers to obtain pluggable support for features like load balancing, health…

Cisco may be well known for its innovative industry-leading technology, but there are some things you may not know about its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. Here are 5 initiatives CSR at Cisco is doing to power a more inclusive future for all:  1. Connecting communities in crisis with Cisco Crisis Response  As the world faces disasters, Cisco uses advanced technologies to address and meet communications needs. The Cisco Crisis Response team has helped responders in over 60 disasters and participated in more than 35 training exercises around…

Traditionally, the networking industry has deployed architectures that include two, or sometimes three, layers.  These layers are: An IP layer carrying IP/Ethernet/L3/L2 services A DWDM layer for efficiently transporting massive traffic loads In some cases, a discrete OTN layer for private line services As technology advances, it’s important to step back and ask, “why are we doing this?” and to re-assess whether this architecture makes sense for the next 20 years.  It’s a fact of…