Vendor CLI Matching

[itdependsnetworks]

While this is technically based on nornir_nautobot, based on the usage, I think it is fair to discuss here.

This issue was specifically open as the first. I fully expect there to be a lot of confusion over this topic, so wanted to highlight the reasoning.

A vendor processes configuration understanding constructs such as knowing that int g0/0 and interface GigabitEthernet0/0 are the same. Each one of these rules a subject to a given vendor's OS implementation. The ability to track these changes for all vendors/OS/versions is nearly impossible. Additionally, this practice would be error prone and not follow the principal of least astonishment. Notwithstanding a major change in the network industry, adjusting this strategy is outside the scope of the plugin.

Instead, it is up to the operator to ensure their configurations match exactly as the configurations show in the running configuration.

The barrier of entry to change this process will be high. The solution in its current form has proven to work. That being said, if a reasonable solution is found a Python module that lives outside of this project, feel free to make suggestions.