Python Network Programming for Network Engineers (Python 3)

Program networks using Python version 3. Learn network programmability with this practical GNS3 and Cisco course

Python Network Programming for Network Engineers (Python 3)

InstructorDavid Bombal

Duration12h 50m

Students287.6K

Rating4.6 (9,207)

Comidoc Analysis

Automating Network Devices with Netmiko and NAPALM via Simulation

Strengths

Direct Automation Workflows

The curriculum emphasizes practical application of Netmiko for SSH automation and NAPALM for device configuration audits.

Curriculum

Simulation Environment Coverage

Instruction includes setting up diverse simulation environments including GNS3, CML (VIRL 2.0), and EVE-NG.

Curriculum

Limitations

Potential Library Obsolescence

One signal suggests that certain libraries used in the course may only function with older Python versions.

Sampled reviews

Variable Topical Focus

A signal indicates the latter portion of the course shifts toward general data processing rather than networking-specific automation.

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Best suited to

Network engineers seeking immediate automation skills
Learners comfortable using GNS3 for topology simulation

Less suited to

Aspiring software developers requiring deep Python theory
Learners needing highly up-to-date library versions

Editorial course preview

What the public course preview actually shows

These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.

A GNS3 network topology diagram displaying a laptop connected to an Ethernet switch and cloud node, alongside a complex mesh of six switches (S1-S6) and one router (R1), with telny — Preview 1 of 4
This GNS3 network topology illustrates a complex simulation environment featuring multiple interconnected switches, a router, and cloud connectivity for Python network automation exercises.

A screenshot of a network simulation environment showing a topology diagram and terminal windows executing Python scripts to configure routers via Telnet. — Preview 2 of 4
This image displays a network automation workflow using GNS3, where a Python script connects to a router to execute configuration commands for interface setup.

A screenshot of a computer desktop showing a network topology diagram with a router and switch at the top, and two terminal windows below displaying Python code in a text editor on — Preview 3 of 4
This screen capture displays a network automation setup featuring a GNS3 topology diagram alongside a GNU nano editor window containing Python script code for configuring router interfaces.

A desktop screenshot displaying a network topology diagram in GNS3 with a laptop, switch, and router, overlaid by terminal windows showing Python script output and Cisco device SSH — Preview 4 of 4
This screen capture demonstrates network automation using Python to retrieve detailed configuration data from a Cisco switch via SSH, including VLAN settings.