[c-nsp] Bulk Cisco Device Prep

[Rupert Finnigan]

Hi All,
 
I'm looking into various ways to prep Cisco devices, based on an existing template, so they can be "configured" and deployed by technical, but non-cisco people.
 
I'm either thinking about a Perl script that generates a file based on a couple of "fill in the blanks", that can be accessed via TFTP when the vanilla device firstboots, or a .NET app that talks directly to the console port and applies the config as if it were typed.
 
There must be a number of guys on this list that have to deploy a large number devices, Routers or Switches, that follow a core config with only a minor change here for there (ie, VTP Domain, or Management IP).. I'd be very interested to hear how you do this, or is you've got any pointers.
 
And, if the finished product would be of any use to someone, I'll gladly send the source over!
 
Thanks,
 
Rupert

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