Author : Brendan Choi
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (688 download)
Book Synopsis Introduction to Python Network Automation by : Brendan Choi
Download or read book Introduction to Python Network Automation written by Brendan Choi and published by Apress. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a rewarding journey into Python Network Automation with this comprehensive Introduction to Python Network Automation guide. This second edition mirrors the familiar structure of the first edition while introducing updated sof tware, enhanced illustrations, refreshed facts, and the use of the thread Python module for concurrent code executions. You’ll also be treated to an exclusive bonus chapter that guides you through creating an essential IP Address Management (IPAM) and DC Infrastructure Management (DCIM) server using a Python script. Build your virtualized networking lab on a single laptop, mastering Python programming, Linux administration, VMware virtualization, and network proof-of-concept (POC) lab building using select technologies. This book minimizes unnecessary theoretical and conceptual noise, focusing on the essentials through practical examples and targeted exercises, providing a welcoming and pragmatic learning environment. By the halfway point, you’ll gain the technical skills to begin your network automation journey, including setting up a fully functional and flexible POC lab dedicated to learning network automation, all accessible from a portable laptop. Crafting small utilities and assembling a hands-on Cisco IOS-XE upgrade application represents the pinnacle of this book, delivering detailed insights into creating vital Python tools and techniques for automating your company’s Enterprise network administration tasks using Python. These proficiencies extend beyond Cisco products, easily adaptable to a range of enterprise network vendor solutions. Whether you’re new to Python network automation or seeking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this book serves as your gateway to unlocking the vast potential of network automation. It provides a validated roadmap to navigate and excel in this dynamic enterprise networking field. What You'll Learn Explore Python fundamentals and network automation strategies. Use Python for network administration tasks. Understand Linux fundamentals and IP service installation. Employ regular expressions in Python. Build a network automation proof-of-concept lab using VMware Workstation. Who This Book Is For IT engineers and developers, network managers and students, who would like to learn network automation using Python.