Managing Cisco Networks via Infrastructure as Code

Unlock the power of network automation with our comprehensive course, Managing Cisco Networks via Infrastructure as Code. Stop wading through IT jargon and gain practical skills to design, deploy, and manage networks using modern automation techniques.

This course provides a deep dive into the core concepts of IT infrastructure automation, equipping you with the knowledge to streamline your network operations. You'll build a solid foundation in fundamental networking principles, including:

• IP Routing: Understand the core of network traffic flow.
• Ethernet Switching: Master the fundamentals of data forwarding.
• Critical Network Services: Learn to configure and manage essential services like:
  • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • DNS: Domain Name System.
  • NAT: Network Address Translation.
  • SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol.
  • NTP: Network Time Protocol.

Next, explore leading Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks:

• Cisco pyATS: Automate Cisco network devices with Python.
• Puppet: Configuration management for infrastructure.
• Ansible: Simple and powerful automation engine.

Finally, delve into network-oriented model-driven programmability:

• YANG: A data modeling language for network devices.
• NETCONF: A network configuration protocol.
• RESTCONF: A RESTful interface for network management.

Get hands-on experience with live demonstrations hosted on Cisco DevNet sandboxes, utilizing Cisco IOS-XE and Cisco Nexus platforms.

By the end of this course, you'll possess the skills and knowledge of a junior network automation engineer, ready to successfully automate your production systems and improve network efficiency. Master Cisco network automation and advance your career in the rapidly growing field of DevOps and network engineering.