Introduction to Python Network Automation Volume I - Laying the Groundwork - Brendan Choi

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Résumé :
Welcome to Introduction to Python Network Automation Volume I: Laying the Groundwork. In this first part of our comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a transformative journey into the world of network automation. Whether you're new to the IT field or seeking to strengthen your existing skills, this book serves as your roadmap to mastering the foundational skills essential for success in network automation. 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....

Biographie:
Brendan (Byong Chol) Choi is a highly accomplished tech lead at Secure Agility, with over 19 years of hands-on experience in the ICT industry. He is a certified Cisco, VMware, and Fortinet Engineer, and has worked for renowned enterprises such as Cisco Systems, NTT (Dimension Data), Fujitsu, as well as reputable Australian IT integrators like Telstra and Secure Agility. Brendan specializes in optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure management and enterprise business process optimization, utilizing both open and proprietary tools. He is the author of Python Network Automation: Building an Integrated Virtual Lab as well as Introduction to Python Network Automation: The First Journey. Through these publications, Brendan shared his knowledge with the IT community. He has trained over 200 Network and Systems Engineers on Python and Ansible Network automation and enjoys sharing industry-acquired knowledge through social media, blogging, and his YouTube channel. Brendan's current interests revolve around private cloud, enterprise networking, security, virtualization, and automation technologies. His dedication and passion for enterprise infrastructure management are evident in his commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and contributing to the ICT industry as a whole. Erwin Medina is an experienced Senior Security and Network Engineer in the ICT industry with over 11 years of experience. He holds certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper technologies. Currently employed at CSIRO, Erwin contributes to the organization's security, network, and system operations and optimization, utilizing both open and proprietary tools. Erwin began his career as a field engineer in telecommunications before transitioning to ICT as a network engineer. Working with diverse networks in customers' production environments, he recognizes the crucial role of automation in simplifying complex network and security challenges. Embracing Ansible as his primary IT tool, Erwin has successfully transitioned away from manual-driven tasks. During his time at Telstra, Erwin had the privilege of being mentored by Brendan for over two years, gaining invaluable experience in leveraging Ansible and Python for enterprise network and security device management. Currently, Erwin applies Ansible in real-production scenarios to drive efficiency and productivity within his organization. He thrives on technical challenges and eagerly adapts to the ever-evolving ICT landscape, actively contributing to his organization's success. Erwin's commitment, expertise, and passion to share his knowledge with others make him a valuable asset in the ICT industry....

Sommaire:

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.