Master Network Automation with Python for Network Engineers

Real-life hands-on Python and Ansible automation: SSH, Paramiko, Netmiko, Napalm, Telnet, Ansible, Cisco, Linux etc

Created by: Andrei Dumitrescu
Software Engineer and Lead Instructor

Created by: Crystal Mind Academy
Teaching Cutting-Edge Technologies

What Will I Learn?

• You will MASTER all the Python 3 key concepts starting from scratch. No prior Python or programming knowledge is required.
• Learn how to automate the configuration of networking devices with Python 3 in a multi-vendor environment.
• Learn network programmability with Python, GNS3 and Ansible.
• Learn and apply advanced Python concepts like Multiprocessing and Threading in Network Automation.
• See real-world examples of automation scripts with Python for Cisco IOS, Arista EOS or Linux.
• Understand how to use Telnet and SSH with Python for network automation.
• Learn how to use and improve Paramiko and Netmiko for the automation of common administration tasks with Python.
• Automate and troubleshoot network configurations with Ansible.
• You will be able to use Ansible, manage Ansible inventory files, tasks, modules for Linux and networking devices, playbooks, vaults and YAML Files.
• Use NAPALM Python library in a multi-vendor environment.
• Learn how to configure networking devices with Python using a Serial Console Connection.
• Improve the existing Python modules and create your own modules for network automation.
• You will ultimately gain real-life skills for a good Network or DevOps Engineer.
• You will learn general Python Programming in depth.

Requirements

• No prior Python knowledge is required. There is a general Python programming section included.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP Stack, Cisco CCNA Level).
• A Linux, Mac or Windows Machine with an Internet connection and at least 4 GB of RAM.
• No paid software required. Only free software will be used: Python 3, PyCharm, GNS3, VirtualBox, Linux, etc.
• Cisco IOS Images should be acquired by the student (from Cisco's official website - contract required) to run into GNS3 or practice all the concepts on real Cisco devices.
• Basic Knowledge of GNS3 and how to run Cisco Images, although I'll provide you with the necessary setup information.

Target audience

• Network Engineers
• Network Architects
• SysAdmins
• DevOps Engineers
• Cisco Certified Professionals: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
• Anyone interested in Network Automation and Network Programmability with Python