Learn the fundamentals of network automation engineering and rehabilitate your career. This focus offers an overview and introduction to key topics for network engineers looking to begin their journeys in automation.
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The Network Automation Engineering Principles specialization prepares intermediate to advanced network engineers in the core topics of network automation and programming skills, preparing them for a NetDevOps environment. This specialization provides an in-depth overview of the key topics and skills that a network automation engineer needs to know to operate and operate effectively in a NetDevOps environment.
By completing this internship, you will greatly prepare yourself as a Network Automation Engineer with the skills required to advance your career.
Upon completion of this specialization, you will be prepared to operate as a Network Automation Engineer with the skills required to succeed in your profession. This specialization provides an in-depth overview of key topics and skills that a Network Automation Engineer needs to know to operate and operate effectively in a NetDevOps environment.
Course 1 • 2 hours • 4.7 (48 ratings)
The network infrastructure industry has undergone significant change in recent years, with an increasing need for automation due to factors such as the demand for faster and more reliable network deployments. Therefore, there is an increasing need for network engineers skilled in automation and programming. This course is primarily intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and managers who are interested in learning the fundamentals of network automation.
To be successful in this course, you must be proficient in basic routing and switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 months of experience), and have some basic Linux knowledge.
Course 2 • 3 hours • 4.6 (24 ratings)
This course will provide a strong foundation for understanding the use of APIs in network automation by discussing important topics such as data encoding formats, REST APIs, and the Python Requests library. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the skills needed to use APIs in your network automation solution and be able to describe the usefulness of APIs in this context. This course is primarily intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and administrators who are interested in learning the basics of network automation and network APIs.
To succeed in this course, you need to be proficient in basic routing and switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 months of experience), and have some basic Linux knowledge.
Course 3 • 3 hours • 4.7 (14 ratings)
This course will train you in the basics of Ansible, an open-source and extensible configuration management tool that simplifies infrastructure management in modern network environments. You will also learn about Jinja2, a template language that reveals flexibility in automation tasks. After completing the course, you will have an essential understanding of Ansible and its application in network automation, which will enable you to automate network tasks effectively and improve network operations. This course is primarily intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and administrators who are interested in learning the basics of network automation and Ansible.
To be successful in this course, you need to be proficient in basic routing and switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 months of experience), and have some basic Linux knowledge.
Course 4 • 4 hours • 4.8 (18 ratings)
This course will introduce students to various DevOps tools, such as Git and Python virtual development environments, and explain the concept of continuous integration. Topics will cover various development methodologies used in DevOps, such as the Agile process. By the end of the course, students will have a broad understanding of DevOps and how they can be integrated into NetDevOps, leading to improved efficiency and success in network operations. This course is primarily intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and managers who are interested in learning the basics of network automation and NetDevOps.
To be successful in this course, you need to be proficient in basic routing and switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 months of experience), and have some basic Linux knowledge.
Course 5 • 2 hours
In this course, you will learn about model-driven programming and the use of YANG data models to provide a standardized way to access network devices and their capabilities. You will become familiar with YANG terminology and constructs, and the tools and protocols that depend on YANG, including NETCONF and RESTCONF. You will also learn how to use Python libraries to communicate with NETCONF and RESTCONF-enabled systems. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of model-driven programming and the importance of YANG in network automation.
To be successful in this course, you need to be proficient in basic routing and switching technologies, understand the basics of Python programming (3-6 months of experience), and have some basic Linux knowledge.
