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4 Days

24 CPD hours

This course is intended for

The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Network Administrators
Administrators interested in Automation
Individuals interested in devops, specifically for networking

Overview

This course teaches students to blend Python skillsets with Ansible through the lens of automating networks. Automation techniques for the most popular vendor (incl. Cisco, Juniper, Arista) will be subjects of study, however, students may request examples from vendors within their own environments. Topics begin with a focus on automating networks with Python; this skill set is then folded into a broadening understanding of automating with Ansible. Students will have programmatic experience automating enterprise class networks by the conclusion of this course (includes writing custom Ansible modules with Python).
Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs. Students are invited to share their own relevant Python and Ansible scripts with the instructor to ensure class subjects are as relevant as possible.
All notes and scripts will be made available to students by the end of each day via a cloud-share or email. Lab time will be given reinforce that day's topics and demonstrations.

No two networks are the same! Learn to automate your network with a Python and Ansible skillset. Course can be taught across all major (and most minor) network vendors. Course demonstrations can be adapted to best-fit the customer?s network to ensure all lessons have maximum relevance.

Day 1 ? Critical Python Catchup & Review

Overview of Python and Ansible

Python white space rules & best practices

Printing and more Printing

Date types and Variables

Packing and Unpacking Variables

f Strings

Conditional expressions

Relational and Boolean operators

Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries

Indexing and slicing

Built-in functions

Iterating with Loops (for and while)

Working with files

Software Control Management (SCM) (Git, Github, Bitbucket, Cloudshare, etc.)

Using Python to access REST interfaces

Working with JSON

Python, Ansible and Paramiko

Using Paramiko to SSH with keys and passwords

RESTful API review

API keys

Paramiko Review

Using Paramiko to SFTP with keys and passwords

Day 02 ? Python and Network Automation

Introduction to Netmiko (automating routers and switches)

Using Netmiko to send commands to / from network devices

Working with YAML

Converting JSON to YAML with Python

Ansible keywords

YAML and JSON for data exchange

Ansible and YAML

Ansible Playbook components

Tying together Python and Ansible ? Using Python within Ansible

Ansible Network Modules

What is new in Ansible (most current updates / release notes)

Network Agnostic modules

Writing network playbooks

Reviewing the construction of network playbooks

Writing Ansible playbooks that respond to network failures

Day 03 ? Blending Python and Ansible Skillsets

Review how to use Python within Ansible

Calling Python scripts with Ansible

Jinja2 Templating Engine for Python (and Ansible)

Using Templates in Ansible playbooks

Jinja2 filters, looping, and other useful tricks for automating with Ansible

Playbook tagging for selective runs

When to use Python and when to use Ansible

?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network Ansible Roles

Day 04 ? Customizing Ansible with Python

Review ? Running Scripts with Ansible

Prompting for Ansible user input

Ansible Galaxy & Getting at Roles

Writing a custom Ansible Module with Python

Ansible ?Engine? vs Ansible ?Tower? ? marketing hype, capabilities, costs, etc.

Case Study: Automate your Enterprise Network

When to use Python and when to use Ansible

Writing your own Ansible modules in Python

?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network

Overview ? NETCONF / YANG and what they mean for Python and Ansible

Molecule ? Testing your roles

Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Network Automation with Python and Ansible training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Network Automation with Python and Ansible course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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