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Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO)

Length 5 days
Version 1.1

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Why study this course

The Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO) course, previously known as Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC), teaches you how to implement basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, and how to implement automation workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructure. The training gives you hands-on experience solving real-world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.

This training prepares you for the 200-901 CCNAAUTO v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Automation certification. This training also earns you 48 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

Digital courseware: Cisco provides students with electronic courseware for this course. Students who have a confirmed booking will be sent an email prior to the course start date, with a link to create an account via learningspace.cisco.com before they attend their first day of class. Please note that any electronic courseware or labs will not be available (visible) until the first day of the class.

Exam Vouchers: Cisco exam vouchers are not included in the course fees but can be purchased separately where applicable.

Aligns to certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Automation

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What you’ll learn

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software development
Describe common processes and practices used in software development
Describe options for organising and constructing modular software
Describe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIs
Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIs
Describe Cisco platforms and their capabilities
Describe programmability features of different Cisco platforms
Describe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topology
Describe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issues
Apply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scripts
Identify common application deployment models and components in the development pipeline
Describe common security concerns and types of tests, and utilise containerisation for local development
Utilise tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability

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Who is the course for?

Network Automation Engineers
Software Developers
System Integration Programmers
Infrastructure Architects
Network Designers

Course subjects

This class includes lecture sections and self-study sections. You will need to review self-study sections on your own before taking the certification exam.

Practicing Modern Software Development - Lecture
Describing Software Development Process - Self-study
Designing Software - Self-study
Introducing Network-Based APIs - Lecture
Consuming REST-Based APIs - Lecture
Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms - Lecture
Introducing Cisco Platforms - Self-study
Relating Network and Applications - Lecture
Employing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG - Lecture
Deploying Applications - Lecture
Testing and Securing Applications - Lecture
Automating Infrastructure - Lecture

Labs:

Parse API Data Formats with Python
Use Git for Version Control
Identify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a Diagram
Implement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based Method
Inspect HTTP Messages
Use Postman
Troubleshoot an HTTP Error Response
Utilise APIs with Python
Use the Cisco Controller APIs
Use the Cisco Webex Teams™ Collaboration API
Interpret a Basic Network Topology Diagram
Identify the Cause of Application Connectivity Issues
Perform Basic Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) Operations
Use Cisco Software Development Kit (SDK) and Python for Automation Scripting
Utilise Bash Commands for Local Development
Construct a Python Unit Test
Interpret a Dockerfile
Utilise Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitisation

Prerequisites

Before taking this training, you should have:

Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)

Here are Cisco learning resources that can help you prepare:

Python Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)

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The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.