Re^2: How do I use a template, csv file and script to generate multiple switch configurations

Hello, The config template looks like this:

conf t



no ip http server
no ip http secure-server


service timestamps debug datetime localtime show-timezone
service timestamps log datetime localtime show-timezone
service password-encryption
service compress-config
!
hostname ##hostname##
!
!
vlan internal allocation policy ascending
!
!
interface Vlan1
 ip address ##ip## 255.255.255.0
 no ip redirects
!
snmp-server location ##location##
snmp-server contact x1208!
!
!
line con 0
logging sync
login
line vty 0 15
logging sync
 exec-timeout 360 0
 privilege level 15
 transport input telnet ssh


ntp server 152.38.254.2 prefer




banner motd ^
 ****************** Warning! Warning! Warning! ***********************
+*
 Unauthorized access is a violation of the law.
 This service may be monitored for administrative and security reasons
+.
 Such monitoring may be reported to law enforcement agencies.
 By proceeding, you consent to this monitoring.

##hostname##

 ****************** Warning! Warning! Warning! ***********************
+*

^

end
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Re^3: How do I use a template, csv file and script to generate multiple switch configurations by hvh2000 (Initiate) on Apr 15, 2013 at 20:18 UTC
Also, I seem to be having a bit of an issue with the perl configuration, or with the way the script is initializing, I get a bunch of odd errors like this: `hvanheerden@NWN-MNC-HVANHEE ~ $ perl makeconfig.pl > configtemplate.conf.txt Global symbol "$template_file_name" requires explicit package name at +makeconfig.pl line 7. Global symbol "$location" requires explicit package name at makeconfig +.pl line 10.` [download]	[reply] [d/l]
Re^4: How do I use a template, csv file and script to generate multiple switch configurations by Laurent_R (Canon) on Apr 15, 2013 at 20:45 UTC
You need to declare your variables before using them, using the "my" function. Change the relevant line to: `my $template_file_name = "configtemplate.txt";` Same things for other variables displaying the same error message.For example: `my ($location, $hostname, $ip) = split ...`	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^4: How do I use a template, csv file and script to generate multiple switch configurations by hdb (Monsignor) on Apr 15, 2013 at 21:45 UTC
You also need to call it like `perl makeconfig.pl < file_with_csv_variables.csv`, otherwise you overwrite your template file.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^5: How do I use a template, csv file and script to generate multiple switch configurations by hvh2000 (Initiate) on Apr 15, 2013 at 22:00 UTC
Ah, beautiful! That really helps! I was wondering how to fix it overwriting the template. Thanks!!	[reply]