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+#SAMPLE file - do not put secret data in this file while it is in the /examples folder!
+#IMPORTANT: Rename to local_settings.yaml and check it is covered by .gitignore 
+netbox:
+  url: 'https://www.netbox1.intx.com.au'
+  auth_token: 'some-token-from-netbox'