Cisco ACI Automation Using Python | Python Module for ACI

🌟 Course Headline:

CISCO ACI Automation

🚀 Course Description:

Welcome to the Cisco ACI Automation course, where you will embark on a journey to master the art of automating the provisioning of a Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Fabric using Python! 🐍

This comprehensive course is designed for network engineers and system administrators who aim to streamline their ACI management tasks through efficient automation. By leveraging the power of Python, you'll learn to implement logical tenant configuration changes in the ACI Fabric with ease.

Why Automate ACI Provisioning?

• Scalability: Manage large-scale deployments with less effort.
• Consistency: Ensure consistent configurations across multiple devices.
• Efficiency: Save time and reduce human errors.
• Agility: Quickly adapt to changing business requirements.

Course Structure:

1. ACI Fundamentals:

   • Introduction to Cisco ACI
   • Understanding the ACI Automation Framework
   • Key concepts and terminology

2. Lab Setup:

   • Installing Python and essential libraries for ACI automation
   • Setting up your development environment with Visual Studio Code
   • Getting started with APIC access for ACI automation tasks

3. Scripting with Python:

   • Writing Python scripts to interact with the ACI Fabric
   • Hands-on experience with creating tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and App profiles
   • Configuring EPGs, Contracts, Filters, and Static Bindings
   • Understanding the importance of configuring Layer 3 Out configurations with OSPF/BGP

4. Version Control with GitHub:

   • Utilizing GitHub repositories for version control and collaboration
   • Best practices for managing code changes and collaborating with peers

5. Troubleshooting Essentials:

   • Mastering troubleshooting commands such as:
     • show interface status
     • show vrf
     • show cdp/lldp neighbor
     • show endpoints
     • show contract and show filters
   • Learning to interpret command outputs for effective troubleshooting and problem resolution.

What You Will Learn:

• Automation Techniques: Discover how to automate the provisioning of ACI services with Python scripts.
• Cisco ACI Configuration: Learn advanced configuration techniques for a variety of ACI components.
• Development Skills: Gain hands-on experience in developing, testing, and deploying ACI automation scripts.
• Best Practices: Understand the best practices for working with Cisco ACI in an automated environment.
• Troubleshooting: Develop skills to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the deployment of your ACI Fabric.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Network Engineers
• System Administrators
• DevOps Professionals
• Cloud Architects
• Anyone interested in automating network tasks and improving operational efficiency with Cisco ACI.

🎓 Take the Next Step:

Enroll now and transform your approach to network provisioning and management with Cisco ACI Automation! 💡

Enroll Now and Automate Your Way to Success! 🚀