Palo Alto Networks Automation with API, Python & Ansible

A practical course to learn Automation using API, Python & Ansible with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls & Panorama

Created by: Sylvester Walker
Network & Security Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to get profit from the XML and REST API on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
• Make your first steps with Ansible and learn how to automate tasks on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls via Playbooks.
• Become familiar with Python scripting and learn how to automate annoying tasks on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls .
• Learn how to generate thousands of configuration objects and rules on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls without much effort.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls ( 3 months of experience minimum )
• You have a workstation with sufficient memory ( 8GB ) and CPU ( x64 ) to run the Automation Virtual Machine ( provided with the training material )
• Knowledge of at least 1 programming language (Php, Python, Ruby etc) is advantageous but not strictly required.
• You have your own Palo Alto Networks Firewall or VM to practice the LABs ( NOT provided with the training material )

Target audience

• You want to understand how APIs are implemented on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and how to use them.
• You want to understand the basics of Ansible and how it can help you to manage Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
• You want to get familiar with the Palo Alto Networks Python Framework.
• You want to practice APIs, Python, and Ansible on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls with more than 15 awesome LABs.