A free and open source programming Language which is not only reliable and stable but can also implement wide range of application domains is of paramount importance to an enterprise. Python is such a general-purpose programming language that is widely used among various researchers/academicians/ industries. Availability of rich resource of library makes this programming language a widely preferred one. Python�s open source libraries provide comprehensive support for development of applications such as web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, desktop apps and utility tools. In this paper, we discuss general features of Python programming languages along with its support for packet manipulation and open vSwitch configuration