API

I recently got a CML 2.2 personal license and get back to work on Network Automation and to prepare for my upcoming DevNet certification. Today I'll like to write about my first impressions and experiences with CML including a first step to automate the lab setup using the API.

The goal of this post is to give you a practical introduction to HTTP based REST APIs, or RESTful APIs. Many applications in the (networking) world are providing APIs based on a REST architecture. I think you should have at least an basic understanding what it is, how to interact with it and why it can be helpful for you.