Python for Network Engineers - Data Center Use Cases
What you'll learn
- Python Network Automation
- Leaf and Spine Architecture
- Network Based APIs
- Zero Touch Provision (ZTP)
- Python Basics
- Compare Nexus API (NXAPI) vs Arista eAPI
- Virtual eXtensible Local Arean Network (VXLAN)
- F5 iControl REST API
- Python Data Center Network Automation
- Power On Auto Provisioning (PAOP)
- Docker and Kubernetes
Requirements
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Basic Networking
Description
Welcome to Python for Network Engineers Series
In this course will be focusing on Automating Data Center Networks using Python.
The approach of this course is to learn Data Center Networking Technologies, then understand how we apply automation and programmability using high end Data Center Network Appliances such as Cisco Nexus 9000, F5 BIG-IP and Kubernetes.
Learn the basics of Python and understand how API works! This course provides you at least 40 python sample scripts designed to automate hundreds of network devices!
The set-up is simple. We have few switches a Linux server where all the python scripts are hosted.
Easiest way to understand Python Network Automation. No need to learn Netmiko, Napalm, Ansible and Paramiko. Automation is all about API!
Lastly, we will also learn how automate complex configuration such as MLAG/VPC and VXLAN.
Some the python scripts used are designed for an extremely large data center environment!
Target Audience
Network Engineers
Aspiring Network Engineers
Network Automation Engineer
Python Programmers
Infrastructure/Solutions Architect
Expectations
We will not talk about network basics
Will discuss the Data Center technologies
Focus on the use of Programmability and Automation
I will show and demonstrate at least 40 different Python scripts
Simple, easy to understand – Linux, Python, Switches and Application Delivery Controller
Software Technologies
Linux
Python
JSON
Network Vendors and Network-Based API
Cisco Nexus 9000
F5 BIG-IP
Network Based-API
Cisco NX-API
eAPI
F5 iControl REST API
Who this course is for:
- Network Professionals - Beginner to Intermediate Level
- Network Engineers who wants to understand Python Programming
- Python Programmers who wants to understand Data Center Networking
- Anyone who wants to understand Data Center Network Automation
Instructor
Hi Guys! My name is Dean Armada and I am your Cloud, Data Center and CyberSecurity Instructor.
My goal is to deliver easy to understand, top quality and unique kind of online courses in Udemy. I am in the process of developing integrated courses, something that doesn't only focus on one brand or technology.
I am proud to be one of the few instructors in Udemy who records themselves during the course delivery. Whether I am presenting, whiteboarding or doing lab demonstration, you will always see me. I do this so that I will be more CONNECTED TO YOU.
I have a very diverse background in the field of IT. I was a programmer who became a Linux administrator, who became a network engineer, who became a security specialist, who became a tech manager who became a startup tech founder but training delivery will always be my passion!
If you have any questions about Cloud, Data Center, F5, Cisco or Automation and Orchestration, feel free to send me a message and I would be happy to assist.
Trainer/Instructor Experience:
I have delivered training classes from Network, Security, Systems, Virtualization, Containerization, Programming, Storage, Servers, Cloud and Automation. I am a certified Cisco and F5 instructor and have traveled more than 30 countries and more than 60 cities since 2011. One of the busiest technical trainer and prior COVID-19, I used to have average of 10 flights / month.
Certifications:
F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS), LTM
F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS), GTM
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Security) #27437
Cisco Certified System Instructor (CCSI) #33824
CCNP (Data Center Security, Routing and Switching)
Cisco DevNet Professional
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) v6.5
F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA)
Arista Certified Engineer (ACE-A)
And 50+ Other Certifications:
Awards and Recognition:
CCIE and CCSI by 30
10 year CCIE and CCSI veteran
First trainer to deliver Cisco Network Visibility and Segmentation (2019)
First trainer to deliver Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall Test Drive (2016)
First trainer to deliver Cisco Network as a Sensor Test Drive (2015)
Ghost Author of two of Cisco training courses (2015, 2018)
One of the first Cisco ACI Trainer (2015)
One of the first Arista Certified Trainer (2015)
One of the first Cisco Nexus 9000 Trainer (2014)
One of the first Cisco ISE Trainer (2012)
One of the first F5 Certified Trainer (2011)
First CCIE Security in the Philippines (2010)
Cisco Security Instructor Center Excellence (2018, 2020)
Cisco Data Center Instructor Center Excellence (2015, 2016)