This manual, "Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer," authored by Jason Edelman, Scott S. Lowe, and Matt Oswalt, was published by O'Reilly Media on February 2, 2018. It is a comprehensive resource designed for training network engineers in the critical skills of automation and programming. The book delves into essential topics such as Python programming basics, Linux fundamentals for network automation, and the use of data formats like JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG in networking contexts. It also covers Jinja templating, the role of APIs, source control with Git, and popular open-source automation tools like Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm, along with Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.
The purpose of this manual is to equip network engineers with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the evolving landscape of network management. It provides detailed explanations and guidance on a wide array of technical subjects, from fundamental programming concepts to advanced automation frameworks. By covering these key areas, the manual serves as an indispensable tool for professionals seeking to enhance their capabilities in network programmability and automation, ultimately fostering more efficient and dynamic network operations.
Like sysadmins before them, network engineers are finding that they cannot do their work manually anymore. As the field faces new protocols, technologies, delivery models, and a pressing need for businesses to be more agile and flexible, network automation is becoming essential. This practical guide shows network engineers how to use a range of technologies and tools—including Linux, Python, JSON, and XML—to automate their systems through code.
Network programming and automation will help you simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you’ll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition.
This book covers:
- Python programming basics: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, and modules
- Linux fundamentals to provide the foundation you need on your network automation journey
- Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG for networking
- Jinja templating and its applicability for creating network device configurations
- The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation
- Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process
- How Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm open source automation tools can be used to automate network devices
- Key tools and technologies required for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in network operations
Author: Edelman, Jason
Author: Lowe, Scott S.
Author: Oswalt, Matt
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer
Pages: 00584 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00584 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2018-02-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781491931257
Category: Computers : Networking - General
Category: Computers : Networking - Network Protocols
Like sysadmins before them, network engineers are finding that they cannot do their work manually anymore. As the field faces new protocols, technologies, delivery models, and a pressing need for businesses to be more agile and flexible, network automation is becoming essential. This practical guide shows network engineers how to use a range of technologies and tools—including Linux, Python, JSON, and XML—to automate their systems through code.
Network programming and automation will help you simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you’ll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition.
This book covers:
- Python programming basics: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, and modules
- Linux fundamentals to provide the foundation you need on your network automation journey
- Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG for networking
- Jinja templating and its applicability for creating network device configurations
- The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation
- Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process
- How Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm open source automation tools can be used to automate network devices
- Key tools and technologies required for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in network operations
Author: Edelman, Jason
Author: Lowe, Scott S.
Author: Oswalt, Matt
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer
Pages: 00584 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00584 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2018-02-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781491931257
Category: Computers : Networking - General
Category: Computers : Networking - Network Protocols
