Like sysadmins before them, network engineers are finding that they cannot do their work manually anymore. As the field faces new protocols, technologies, delivery models, and a pressing need for businesses to be more agile and flexible, network automation is becoming essential. This practical guide
Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer
β Scribed by Jason Edelman, Scott S. Lowe, Matt Oswalt
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 300
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Automation is the new skillset that network engineers need to pick up. Much like sysadmins have had to learn how to use new tools like Chef and Puppet, network engineers are learning that they just can't do things manually anymore. With examples in each chapter, this practical book provides you with baseline skills in network programmability and automation, using a range of technologies including Linux, Python, JSON, and XML. No previous knowledge of software development, programming, automation, or DevOps is required.
- Understand the basics of Linux as applied to networking
- Learn how to use text editors and Python to automate networks
- Apply sound software design principles like continuous integration, DevOps, source control, etc. to optimize networks
β¦ Subjects
Networks Protocols APIs Networking Cloud Computing Computers Technology Network Administration Disaster Recovery Email Linux UNIX Storage Retrieval Windows Intranets Extranets Computer Science New Used Rental Textbooks Specialty Boutique
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
1. Network industry trends; 2. Network automation; 3. Linux; 4. Learning Python in a network context; 5. Data formats and data models; 6. Network configuration templates; 7. Working with network APIs; 8. Source control with Git; 9. Automation tools; 10. Continuous integration; 11. Building a culture
1. Network industry trends; 2. Network automation; 3. Linux; 4. Learning Python in a network context; 5. Data formats and data models; 6. Network configuration templates; 7. Working with network APIs; 8. Source control with Git; 9. Automation tools; 10. Continuous integration; 11. Building a culture
<p><span>Network engineers are finding it harder than ever to rely solely on manual processes to get their jobs done. New protocols, technologies, delivery models, and the need for businesses to become more agile and flexible have made network automation essential. The updated second edition of this
Network engineers are finding it harder than ever to rely solely on manual processes to get their jobs done. New protocols, technologies, delivery models, and the need for businesses to become more agile and flexible have made network automation essential. The updated second edition of this practica