Assigning Device Roles in NetBox for Consistent Inventory Management
Learn how to create and assign device roles in NetBox using the REST API, with verification steps, limits, and a safe rollback procedure.
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Modeling Overlapping RFC1918 with NetBox VRFs Without Breaking IPAM
NetBox lets the same 10.0.0.0/24 exist in different VRFs. Learn how to scope prefixes and IPs to VRFs for multi-tenant IPAM and avoid flat-space conflicts.
netboxCreating an IP Address Record in Netbox via the REST API
Step‑by‑step guide to create an IP address record in Netbox via the REST API, including payload creation, verification, and rollback.
Automating NetBox IP Address Inventory with Paginated REST API Calls
Learn how to pull a complete NetBox IP address inventory using the paginated REST API, handle rate limits, and export a CSV ready for audits or automation.
Creating and Managing IP Prefixes in Netbox via the Web UI
Step‑by‑step guide to add an IPv4 or IPv6 prefix, verify its availability, and safely remove it if needed.
Managing Overlapping IP Space in NetBox with VRFs
Learn how to use Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) in NetBox to manage overlapping IP addresses and prefixes across different tenants or routing domains.
Automate IP address allocation from a NetBox prefix using the REST API
Learn how to create a child prefix in NetBox via the REST API, fetch the first free IP, and assign it to a device interface, with verification and rollback steps.
Choosing NetBox GraphQL over REST for Network Automation
NetBox's GraphQL API (v3.0+) lets you fetch device, IP, and VRF data in one request instead of chaining multiple REST calls. This blog shows a concrete query, compares payload sizes, and outlines the operational trade‑offs you need to manage.
graphqlManaging Overlapping IPs in NetBox with VRFs
Stop struggling with duplicate IP addresses. Learn how to use NetBox VRFs to manage overlapping IP spaces for multi-tenant environments and maintain a clean Source of Truth.