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Introduction to Network Automation (Coursera)

Offered by Cisco Learning and Certifications,
Introduction to Network Automation (Coursera)

The Network infrastructure industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with an increasing need for automation due to factors such as a demand for faster and more reliable network deployments. Therefore, there is a growing need for network engineers skilled in automation and programmability.

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This course is primarily intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and managers interested in learning the fundamentals of network automation.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Articulate the role network automation and programmability plays in the context of end-to-end network management and operations.
  • Interpret Python scripts with fundamental programming constructs built for network automation use cases.

To be successful in this course, you should be proficient in fundamental network routing & switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 mos exp.), and have some familiarity with Linux.
Course 1 of 5 in the Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Course Introduction for Introduction to Network Automation
In this module, we will review the topics and what you will learn in this course.
Examining Network Management and Operations
Network operations have not changed in decades. For years, the console, Telnet, and Secure Shell (SSH) along with the CLI were the primary methods for managing and operating networks of any size. With the rise of programmatic interfaces on network devices and the growing need for enhanced reliability, assurance, and predictability, network operations are now in the midst of a radical shift in how devices are deployed and operated. This section reviews how devices have been managed historically and provides a glimpse into the future of network operations.

WEEK 2
Using Python for Network Automation
Network automation is the future of network operation. Today, network engineers need to know how to interact with their network devices using application programming interfaces (APIs) and programmatic interfaces, and at a minimum, they must understand some fundamentals of coding. In this section, you will explore a programming language that is widely used in network automation—Python. You will start by learning different data types that Python supports, and then learn the differences between modules and packages and how to use them to your benefit. Next, you will learn about a module that lets you interact with devices with code. Finally, you will create your own module and interact with the code inside it.

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