Automating Networks with Python: A Practical Guide for Engineers
Learn how to streamline network management with Python, the powerful programming language for automation. This course covers Python fundamentals while applying them to real-world networking tasks, designed specifically for network engineers.
As networks grow in complexity, the need for automation is essential. This course dives into Python programming, focusing on automating repetitive network tasks like device configuration, data collection, and troubleshooting. By the end of the course, you will gain hands-on experience in using Python libraries like Paramiko and Netmiko, manage APIs, and implement scripts to automate network devices. The course is perfect for those seeking to enhance their skill set, minimize manual effort, and improve network efficiency through automation.
We’ll walk you through:
- Python basics and core concepts.
- Automating SSH and Telnet connections.
- Managing network devices with Python scripts.
- Using libraries like Paramiko, Netmiko, and NAPALM.
- Working with APIs and parsing network data.
Course Details
- Duration: 8 Weeks (self-paced; approximately 4-6 hours per week)
- Level: Intermediate (Basic networking knowledge required, no prior Python experience needed)
- Format: Online, Self-paced with video lectures, exercises, and projects
- Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (CCNA-level recommended).
- Familiarity with CLI for network devices.
- No prior Python experience required.
- Instructor:
- DNM: A senior network automation engineer with 15 years of experience working with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista networks. John has implemented automation in enterprise environments using Python and Ansible.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Network Engineers looking to automate daily network tasks and device management.
- System Administrators interested in improving network infrastructure management with Python.
- IT Professionals aiming to boost their career with automation skills.
- Networking Students who want to complement their theoretical knowledge with practical Python scripting.
Course Materials
- Required Software:
- Python 3.x installed on your machine.
- An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as VS Code or PyCharm.
- VirtualBox or any other virtualization tool (for setting up test environments).
- Access to network devices (either real or via simulation using GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer, or others).
- Recommended Books:
- “Python for Network Engineers” by Eric Chou.
- “Network Programmability and Automation” by Jason Edelman, Scott Lowe, and Matt Oswalt.
- Download Links:
- Python: Download Python 3.x
- Visual Studio Code: Download VS Code
Assessment & Certification
- Assessment:
Students will be assessed through:- Weekly quizzes to test their understanding of key concepts.
- A final project where students will automate a real-world network task (such as device configuration or network monitoring) using Python.
- Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their proficiency in Python for network automation.
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