10.2. Juniper - Hierarchical converter

10.2.1. Convert from set commands to standard hierachical commands

It is used to convert the Juniper set commands output/configuration to standard (Hierarchical/Bracket) configurations.

Follow these three simple steps.

  1. Import necessary module from nettoolkit

  2. Define your input/output file.

  3. Convert it.

10.2.2. Explanation (to hierarchy)

Follow this. Create an execution .py file and use below code to run the utility:

# step 1. - Import::
from nettoolkit.pyJuniper import Juniper

# step 2. - Providing input and output
input_file = "input_file_name.txt"
output_file = input_file + "_bracket.txt"

# step 3. - Convert it.
J = Juniper(input_file, output_file)    # define a Juniper Object
s = J.convert_to_hierarchy(to_file=True)        # convert the Juniper config to hierachical mode.

Note

  • to_file argument (True/False) in the convert_to_hierarchy method will enable or disable writing out output to external file.

  • return from convert_to_hierarchy() method will also be hierachical command output in list format.

  • any error in input file could result the conversion to halt. In this case, see hint on console window; (the line number) where it stops and resolve error from input_file before proceed.