Introduction to Python Network Automation Volume I - Laying the Groundwork
Apress (Verlag)
979-8-8688-0145-7 (ISBN)
You'll begin your exploration by delving into the fundamentals of Python network automation, laying a solid foundation for your learning journey. Equipped with essential Python skills, you'll leverage them for network administration tasks, particularly on the Windows platform. Reinforce your understanding through targeted exercises designed to enhance your proficiency and navigate the complexities of VMware Workstation as you master virtualization techniques crucial for setting up your network automation environment.
You’ll then venture into Linux fundamentals, learning to set up and configure server environments tailored for network automation tasks while gaining a deep understanding of file systems and TCP/IP services in Linux. Explore the power of regular expressions as you streamline network automation tasks with precision and efficiency. Discover GNS3, a vital tool for network emulation, enabling you to test and validate network designs and put your skills to the test by tackling real-world network challenges in a comprehensive lab scenario. This book provides the essential knowledge and practical experience needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of network automation. Whether you're new to network automation or seeking to strengthen your existing skills, this book will unlock the vast potential of network automation and empower you to excel in this exciting field.
What You'll Learn
Learn Python fundamentals and effective network automation strategies.
Use Python for various network administration tasks, improving efficiency.
Understand Linux basics and IP service installation techniques.
Apply regular expressions in Python for data processing.
Create a network automation lab with VMware Workstation for hands-on practice.
Who This Book Is For
IT engineers and developers, network managers and students, who would like to learn network automation using Python.
Brendan Choi is a highly accomplished Tech Lead at Secure Agility, possessing over 19 years of extensive hands-on experience in Enterprise Network Automation and diverse IT technologies. As a Certified Cisco, VMware, and Fortinet Engineer, Brendan has worked with globally renowned enterprises including Cisco Systems, Telstra, NTT (Dimension Data), Fujitsu and various reputable Enterprise IT integrators. He is dedicated to streamlining work processes and ensuring uninterrupted IT service delivery through infrastructure and business process automation. Brendan is the author of "Python Network Automation: By building an integrated virtual lab" for Acorn Publishing and has authored the 1st and 2nd editions of "Introduction to Python Network Automation: The first journey". He is currently writing “Introduction to Ansible Network Automation: KISS” for Apress and has trained over 200 Network and Systems Engineers on Python and Ansible Network Automation. Brendan's keen interest lies in Cloud, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Virtualization technologies, and he shares his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with the community through his blog and YouTube channel.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Network Automation.- Chapter 2: Learning Python Fundamentals on Windows.- Chapter 3: Practicing More Python Exercises.- Chapter 4: Navigating VMware Workstation.- Chapter 5: Creating an Ubuntu Linux Server.- Chapter 6: Creating a Fedora Linux Server.- Chapter 7: Mastering File Systems in Linux.- Chapter 8: Understanding TCP/IP Services in Linux.- Chapter 9: Using Regular Expressions for Network Automation.- Chapter 10: Exploring GNS3 Essentials.- Chapter 11: Cisco IOS, Linux, TFTP, and Telnet Lab.- Chapter 12: Setting Up a Python Automation Lab.- Chapter 13: Basic Telnet Lab.-Chapter 14: SSH, Paramiko, and Netmiko Lab.- Chapter 15: Automating Tasks with Cron in Python Lab.- Chapter 16: SNMP Discovery with Python Lab.- Chapter 17: Ansible and pyATS in virtualenv Lab.- Chapter 18: Sendmail and Twilio Notifications via Docker Lab.- Chapter 19: Cisco IOS Upgrade Tools Development 1.- Chapter 20: Cisco IOS Upgrade Tools Development 2.- Chapter 21: Building a Cisco IOS Upgrade Application.- Chapter 22: Upgrading Cisco IOS Routers Lab.- Chapter 23: Installing NetBox with Python.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.07.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 268 Illustrations, black and white; XXV, 815 p. 268 illus. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server |
| Informatik ► Programmiersprachen / -werkzeuge ► Python | |
| Schlagworte | CCNA/CCNP • CISCO VIRL • GNS3 • Integrated Virtual lab • Linux • Python • Python Network Automation • VM Ware |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8-8688-0145-7 / 9798868801457 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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