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NAPALM - Support connecting via Hostname #3841

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opened 2025-12-29 18:31:34 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
adam commented 2025-12-29 18:31:34 +01:00
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Originally created by @jvanderaa on GitHub (Jul 7, 2020).

Originally assigned to: @jvanderaa on GitHub.

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  • Python version: 3.7.7
  • NetBox version: 2.8.6

Proposed Functionality

Support device name NAPALM connectivity when no primary IP address is defined

Use Case

  • Some orgs do not use for IPAM but still would like NAPALM functionality
    • IP Addresses can change and if NetBox is not that source of truth, would be out of date
  • Capability exists with minimal additional code to complete a DNS lookup using socket
  • Would require name to be reachable by name service within the server NetBox is using

Database Changes

No changes

External Dependencies

  • Python socket library, built in
  • NetBox server ability to query appropriate name server (not a NetBox dependency)
Originally created by @jvanderaa on GitHub (Jul 7, 2020). Originally assigned to: @jvanderaa on GitHub. <!-- NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED. This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements. If you have a general idea or question, please post to our mailing list instead of opening an issue: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/netbox-discuss NOTE: Due to an excessive backlog of feature requests, we are not currently accepting any proposals which significantly extend NetBox's feature scope. Please describe the environment in which you are running NetBox. Be sure that you are running an unmodified instance of the latest stable release before submitting a bug report. --> ### Environment * Python version: 3.7.7 * NetBox version: 2.8.6 <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Support device name NAPALM connectivity when no primary IP address is defined <!-- Convey an example use case for your proposed feature. Write from the perspective of a NetBox user who would benefit from the proposed functionality and describe how. ---> ### Use Case - Some orgs do not use for IPAM but still would like NAPALM functionality - IP Addresses can change and if NetBox is not that source of truth, would be out of date - Capability exists with minimal additional code to complete a DNS lookup using socket - Would require name to be reachable by name service within the server NetBox is using <!-- Note any changes to the database schema necessary to support the new feature. For example, does the proposal require adding a new model or field? (Not all new features require database changes.) ---> ### Database Changes No changes <!-- List any new dependencies on external libraries or services that this new feature would introduce. For example, does the proposal require the installation of a new Python package? (Not all new features introduce new dependencies.) --> ### External Dependencies - Python socket library, built in - NetBox server ability to query appropriate name server (not a NetBox dependency)
adam added the status: acceptedtype: feature labels 2025-12-29 18:31:34 +01:00
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adam commented 2025-12-29 18:31:34 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 8, 2020):

Just to clarify, the accepted behavior should be:

  • If the device has a primary IP address assigned, use it
  • If not, attempt to resolve the device's hostname
  • Report either/both failures to the user if the connection fails
@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 8, 2020): Just to clarify, the accepted behavior should be: - If the device has a primary IP address assigned, use it - If not, attempt to resolve the device's hostname - Report either/both failures to the user if the connection fails
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