Using netlab in Software Testing with Dinesh Dutt
The discussion explores how software companies use netlab for network management software testing, with Dinesh Dutt joining to share how Stardust Systems uses it to validate new SuzieQ features, while the conversation also wanders through networking lab history and recent Ansible challenges.
MAIN POINTS
- Software development companies use netlab to test network management software and contribute improvements back.
- Dinesh Dutt was invited for a discussion because of his long-standing connection with the author.
- The conversation covered networking lab history, including Vagrant’s role in earlier setups.
- Stardust Systems uses netlab to test new SuzieQ features despite some recent Ansible issues.
TAKEAWAYS
- netlab is valuable for real-world testing of network management tools.
- Community contributions help strengthen netlab for broader use.
- Networking lab tooling has evolved significantly over time.
- Practical testing workflows can surface issues in automation tools like Ansible.