Validating network reachability using NAPALM

In this recipe, we will outline how to utilize NAPALM and its Ansible modules to validate network reachability across the network. This validation performs pings from the managed devices to the destination that we specify, in order to make sure that the forwarding path across the network is working as expected.

Getting ready

To follow along with this recipe, it is assumed that an Ansible inventory is already in place and network reachability between the Ansible controller and the network is established. The network in this recipe is assumed to be configured as per the relevant previous recipe.

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