Automated/Custom Installations?

[tschlarman]

Hey all,

So we just switched over to the z4 hardware from Arista, we configure and ship out a fair amount of these per week and were curious if anyone had a good method of having these preconfigured to an extent from either a script or custom ISO, Mainly just looking at setting applications, importing rules, setting network interface settings and such.

Thank you!

[bcarmichael]

Have you tried the configuration templates feature? https://support.untangle.com/hc/en-u...all-appliances

[emmafrost1]

To streamline the configuration process and ensure consistency, you can indeed leverage scripting or custom ISOs. Here's a suggested approach:

1. Scripting: Create a configuration script using a language like Python or Bash. Within the script, include commands to set applications, import rules, and configure network interface settings. You can use Arista's command-line interface (CLI) or APIs for this purpose. Ensure the script is well-documented and modular for easy maintenance.
2. Custom ISO: Build a custom ISO image that includes your desired configuration settings. This involves creating an image with the necessary software packages, scripts, and configuration files preloaded. When the z4 hardware is shipped, you can install the custom ISO on each device, automatically applying the predefined configurations.

Remember to test your tutuapp vidmate script or custom ISO thoroughly to ensure proper functionality and compatibility with the z4 hardware. Regularly update and improve your configurations as needed.

[tschlarman]

To streamline the configuration process and ensure consistency, you can indeed leverage scripting or custom ISOs. Here's a suggested approach:

1. Scripting: Create a configuration script using a language like Python or Bash. Within the script, include commands to set applications, import rules, and configure network interface settings. You can use Arista's command-line interface (CLI) or APIs for this purpose. Ensure the script is well-documented and modular for easy maintenance.
2. Custom ISO: Build a custom ISO image that includes your desired configuration settings. This involves creating an image with the necessary software packages, scripts, and configuration files preloaded. When the z4 hardware is shipped, you can install the custom ISO on each device, automatically applying the predefined configurations.

Remember to test your script or custom ISO thoroughly to ensure proper functionality and compatibility with the z4 hardware. Regularly update and improve your configurations as needed.

Do you happen to know where I can find some reasonable CLI documentation?