Playbook-Driven Config Management
When it comes to managing configs across multiple devices, consistency is everything. Instead of fighting with bloated platforms, I build lean, playbook-driven systems that use JSON or YAML definitions to push changes safely and predictably.
My Approach
Task Definition in JSON/YAML – playbooks define devices, commands, and expected outcomes in a format that’s human-readable and versionable.
Multi-Device Orchestration – push changes to groups of devices in parallel, with concurrency tuned for safe rollout.
Validation Checks – pre-change baselines and post-change verifications ensure configs landed correctly.
Rollback Support – diffs and snapshots allow immediate rollback if validation fails.
Logging & Audit Trail – every run produces structured logs for compliance and future review.
Advancing Further
I continue to expand methodology toward:
Dynamic Inventories – automated discovery of devices to populate playbooks.
Compliance Hooks – validating configs against golden standards during every run.
Scheduled Execution – automation aligned with maintenance windows, complete with reporting.
Why It Matters
Playbook-driven automation gives engineers repeatable workflows with guardrails, without the complexity of heavyweight orchestration tools. My approach delivers speed, safety, and control — tailored to the networks I manage.
