Python for Network Engineers - Data Center Use Cases

🎓 Python for Network Engineers - Data Center Use Cases 🚀

Welcome to the Python for Network Engineers Series!

In this comprehensive course, we will be focusing on Automating Data Center Networks using Python. The approach of this course is to first delve into the foundational aspects of Data Center Networking Technologies and then understand how to apply automation and programmability using high-end Data Center Network Appliances such as Cisco Nexus 9000, F5 BIG-IP, and Kubernetes.

Course Highlights:

• Learn Python Basics: Get up to speed with the basics of Python, essential for network automation.
• API Mastery: Understand how Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) work and their pivotal role in automation.
• Hands-On Practice: Utilize at least 40 Python sample scripts designed to automate hundreds of network devices, tailored for large data center environments.

Course Set-up:

• A simple setup involving a few switches and a Linux server where all the Python scripts are hosted makes it the easiest way to understand Python Network Automation. There's no need to learn multiple tools like Netmiko, Napalm, Ansible, and Paramiko; API is your key to unlocking automation potential.

Advanced Topics Covered:

• Automate Complex Configurations: Learn how to automate advanced configurations such as MLAG/VPC and VXLAN using Python scripts.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Network Engineers looking to enhance their skills with programmability and automation.
• Aspiring Network Engineers eager to break into the field with modern techniques.
• Network Automation Engineers seeking to expand their Python knowledge.
• Python Programmers aiming to apply their coding expertise in a networking context.
• Infrastructure/Solutions Architects who want to integrate automation into their design strategy.

Expectations & Learning Outcomes:

• We will not delve into network basics, assuming prior knowledge in this area.
• We will discuss the intricacies of Data Center technologies.
• The course focuses on the use of Programmability and Automation within Data Centers.
• I will demonstrate at least 40 different Python scripts in action.
• The course content is designed to be simple and easy to understand, covering Linux, Python, Switches, and Application Delivery Controller technologies.

Software Technologies & Network Vendors:

• Software Technologies: Linux, Python, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
• Network Vendors and Network-Based API: Cisco Nexus 9000, F5 BIG-IP

Network Based-API:

• Cisco NX-API: A powerful API that provides a programmable way to automate the network infrastructure.
• eAPI: An application programming interface used by Arista Networks for network control, monitoring, and management.
• F5 iControl REST API: A set of APIs provided by F5 Networks to manage BIG-IP devices programmatically.

Ready to Automate Your Data Center? Enroll Now and Embark on a Journey Towards Seamless Network Automation with Python! 🤖✨

Join us in this engaging course and transform your network's operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and scale your infrastructure to meet the demands of modern data centers. Let's make network management smarter and more efficient through the power of Python automation!