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Learn MoreThis course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and platforms that are involved with network automation and programmability, focused primarily on Cisco's approach and solution. Starting with an overview of the traditional methods of network management (and their challenges) we'll then progress through such topics as the goals of automation, common languages, tools and protocols used for automation, the imperative and declarative approaches to SDN implementations, how SDN provides the ability to separate the Control Plane from the Data Plane, an introduction to Cisco's DNA Center solution, an introduction to APIs with emphasis placed on REST APIs, overviews of Ansible, Chef, and Puppet as well as a whole lot more.
Instructor for this course
Keith Bogart
CCIE #4923
Course Introduction
Historical-To-Current Methods Of Network Management
Introduction To Network Management Automation
Network Management Automation Origination Points
Network Management Automation Protocols & Impact
Comparing Traditional Networks With Controller-Based Networking
Controller-Based SDN Architectures
SDN’s Relationship To Management, Control & Data Planes
Introducing Northbound & Southbound APIs
Introduction To Cisco DNA Center
Architectural Elements Of Intent-Based Networking
Comparing Traditional Campus Networks Against DNA Center-Enabled Networks
Characteristics Of REST-based APIs
Overview Of Network Automation Tools
Encoding Data With JSON
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