Automating Network Assurance with NetBox Labs and Cisco Catalyst Center
Solution overview
In this lab, participants will learn how to automate network assurance using NetBox Labs and Cisco Catalyst Center. NetBox serves as the source of truth for network inventory and intended state, while Cisco Catalyst Center provides the operational data and assurance capabilities needed to validate actual network conditions. Together, they demonstrate how automation can turn network assurance from a manual, time-consuming task into a repeatable and scalable practice.
Through hands-on exercises, learners will see how dynamic inventory from NetBox Labs can power consistent Ansible workflows for Cisco Catalyst Center. This approach enables more reliable management, improved scalability, and simpler day-to-day operations. The lab also shows how a source-of-truth-driven model reduces manual effort, keeps automation aligned with network intent, and improves overall operational efficiency.