Automating Networks with Python

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Nick Russo

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00 - Course Overview

01 - Course Overview.mp4

01:49

01 - Reorienting Python for Network Applications

02 - Things You Should Know Before Beginning.mp4

04:35

03 - Understanding Our MPLS Network.mp4

02:59

04 - Introducing the Python Paramiko Package.mp4

03:25

05 - Demo- Your First Paramiko Networking Script.mp4

08:46

06 - Challenge- Add Persistent Storage to the Existing Script.mp4

03:18

07 - Bonus Demo- The Python Debugger (pdb).mp4

06:04

08 - Paramiko Summarized with Pseudo-Code.mp4

01:20

02 - Automating Networks with Paramiko and Netmiko

09 - What is Infrastructure as Code-.mp4

08:29

10 - Introducing Jinja2 for Text Templating.mp4

03:06

11 - Demo- Supplementary Infrastructure as Code Files.mp4

05:28

12 - Demo- Using Paramiko and Jinja2 for CLI-based IAC.mp4

03:27

13 - Why Do We Need Netmiko-.mp4

01:39

14 - Demo- Retooling Our Solution Using Netmiko.mp4

04:18

15 - Bonus Demo- Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) File Transfer Using Netmiko.mp4

03:35

16 - Comparing Paramiko and Netmiko.mp4

01:47

03 - Responsibly Parsing Text Using Python

17 - Introducing Python Regular Expressions.mp4

04:10

18 - Demo- Implementing Platform Model ID Parsers.mp4

03:48

19 - Demo- Implementing VRF Configuration Parsers.mp4

05:36

20 - What is Unit Testing-.mp4

01:20

21 - Demo- Using pytest for Model ID Parser Testing.mp4

04:55

22 - Demo- Using pytest for VRF Configuration Parser Testing.mp4

03:17

23 - Regex and Unit Testing in Summary.mp4

01:27

04 - Abstracting Network Automation Tasks with NAPALM

24 - Introducing NAPALM Simplify Mixed Networks .mp4

02:41

25 - Demo- NAPALM Getters and Basic Configuration Merging.mp4

06:51

26 - Introduction to Set Theory using Python.mp4

03:03

27 - Demo- Integrating Set Theory Logic.mp4

06:51

28 - Combining Set Theory with NAPALM.mp4

02:00

29 - Demo- Enhanced NAPALM Merging with Set Theory.mp4

04:35

30 - Other Handy NAPALM Features.mp4

02:28

31 - Visually Comparing Paramiko, Netmiko, and NAPALM.mp4

02:24

05 - Orchestrating Complex Processes with Nornir

32 - The Basic Nornir Architecture.mp4

04:54

33 - Demo- Developing the Simplest Nornir Runbook.mp4

06:09

34 - Bonus Demo- Exploring Nornir Results with pdb .mp4

04:10

35 - Demo- Optimizing Performance via Task Grouping for Concurrency.mp4

06:30

36 - Demo- Assembling the Final Nornir Runbook.mp4

08:24

37 - Bonus- Comparing Ansible and Nornir.mp4

01:55

06 - Advancing beyond SSH- Automating with APIs

38 - What Problem Does This Solve-.mp4

03:54

39 - Introduction to NETCONF Operations and YANG Data Models.mp4

04:10

40 - Demo- Introducing ncclient and the get-config RPC.mp4

05:07

41 - Demo- Managing MPLS RTs Using NETCONF via ncclient.mp4

08:26

42 - HTTP-based RESTCONF Operations.mp4

02:30

43 - Demo- An alternative MPLS RT Solution Using RESTCONF and Nornir.mp4

09:11

44 - Comparing NETCONF and RETSCONF.mp4

01:13

07 - Writing Production-grade Python Code

45 - Why You Must Use Version Control.mp4

02:21

46 - Demo- Time Travel with Git.mp4

02:57

47 - Module Summary and Final Thoughts.mp4

02:39

48 - Embedded Error-checking in Python.mp4

02:22

49 - Demo- Command Line Input and File Validation Techniques.mp4

02:52

50 - Beautifying Code with Formatters.mp4

01:14

51 - Demo- Uncompromising Uniformity with black.mp4

02:21

52 - Keeping Code Clean with Linters.mp4

01:26

53 - Demo- Deploying pylint To Reveal Simple Problems.mp4

03:58

54 - Writing Makefiles to Automate Shell Operations.mp4

01:25

55 - Demo- Saving Time with Makefiles.mp4

05:23

Description

Every network engineer knows it; automation is coming. Python is the de-facto standard for automated network operations these days, and for good reason. Join me to explore a variety of popular and modern Python tools to solve real business problems.

What You'll Learn?

Many want to automate their production networks but simply don't know how. In this course, Automating Networks with Python, you will learn foundational knowledge of/gain the ability to overcome this challenge. First, you will learn how to collect information from, and make updates to, network devices using legacy SSH command-line methods. This includes diving into tools like Paramiko, Netmiko, and NAPALM. Next, you will discover how to write custom parsers for more advanced CLI-based automation, to include unit testing with pytest. Finally, you will explore how to use modern APIs and their supporting technologies, including NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of automated network management needed to design, implement, and maintain professional-grade infrastructure as code solutions for your business.

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Python

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Nick Russo

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Nicholas (Nick) Russo, CCDE #20160041 and CCIE #42518, is an internationally recognized expert in IP/MPLS networking and design. To grow his skillset, Nick has been focused advancing Network DevOps via automation for his clients. Recently, Nick has been sharing his knowledge through online video training and speaking at industry conferences. Nick also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Nick lives in Maryland, USA with his wife, Carla, and daughter, Olivia.

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