Introduction to Python Network Automation Volume I - Laying the Groundwork: The Essential Skills for Growth

Embark on a rewarding journey into Python Network Automation with this comprehensive Introduction to Python Network Automation guide. This second edition mirrors the familiar structure of the first edition while introducing updated sof tware, enhanced illustrations, refreshed facts, and the use of the thread Python module for concurrent code executions. You'll also be treated to an exclusive bonus chapter that guides you through creating an essential IP Address Management (IPAM) and DC Infrastructure Management (DCIM) server using a Python script.

Build your virtualized networking lab on a single laptop, mastering Python programming, Linux administration, VMware virtualization, and network proof-of-concept (POC) lab building using select technologies. This book minimizes unnecessary theoretical and conceptual noise, focusing on the essentials through practical examples and targeted exercises, providing a welcoming and pragmatic learning environment.

By the halfway point, you'll gain the technical skills to begin your network automation journey, including setting up a fully functional and flexible POC lab dedicated to learning network automation, all accessible from a portable laptop. Crafting small utilities and assembling a hands-on Cisco IOS-XE upgrade application represents the pinnacle of this book, delivering detailed insights into creating vital Python tools and techniques for automating your company's Enterprise network administration tasks using Python. These proficiencies extend beyond Cisco products, easily adaptable to a range of enterprise network vendor solutions.

Whether you're new to Python network automation or seeking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this book serves as your gateway to unlocking the vast potential of network automation. It provides a validated roadmap to navigate and excel in this dynamic enterprise networking field.

What You'll Learn

• Explore Python fundamentals and network automation strategies.
• Use Python for network administration tasks.
• Understand Linux fundamentals and IP service installation.
• Employ regular expressions in Python.
• Build a network automation proof-of-concept lab using VMware Workstation.

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.