Author: Verlaine_Devnet
Carl is a devnet comic who learns network automation following different phases,Automation is the next big thing neglected by network engineers and some companies ! the fear to do things differently,leads engineers to neglect,for others it is like a threat to their tradional skills !
Network outages,Humans errors ! How many times did you heard a bad new in the industry from a great tech company ? Discover here Oren brigg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenbrigg/) Cisco Meraki PM in San francisco shares an insightful blog on Network Automation https://blogs.cisco.com/developer/embrace-change-network-engineer
Learn like carl ! learning network automation requires a great investment of your time 🙄,it may take you 6 months of concentration to master the basics,sometimes 1 to 2 years,do not rush,enjoy the journey !
your learning journey is not a race,Be yourself,Learn,Practice daily 💻
To start your automation journey with Devnet : https://developer.cisco.com/startnow/
| Phases | Topics | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Python,Rest apis,Json/Xml,Git/Github | foundational |
| 2 | Linux skills,Ansible,Docker,Netconf/Yang | foundational |
| 3 | Linux networking ,Container networking,NFV | Advanced |
| 4 | Network controllers,Cloud networking,DevOps | Advanced |
1.Devnet associate handbook https://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Certified-DevNet-Associate-Handbook-ebook/dp/B0CTMQSV6F by Stuart Clark and 2 amazing contributors Quinn snyder and Verlaine j muhungu,this handbook is a great way to learn quickly automation with tiny steps,it's like a resume of the Devnet associate 200-901 guide.
2.Network programmability and automation fundamentals https://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-programmability-and-automation-fundamentals-9781587145148 by Khaled abuelenain ,Jeff doyle, Anton karneliuk, Vinit jain,to me this is the best book to start your automation journey no matter your level,the way the authors explain things is just insightful and inspiring,the book teaches real life scenarios you can go far with your hands on experience following different labs.
3.Devnet associate 200-901 https://www.ciscopress.com/store/cisco-certified-devnet-associate-devasc-200-901-official-9780136642961 by Chris jackson,Jason gooley, Adrian iliesu, Ashutosh Malegaonkar,to me this is the second best book following the automation journey from a beginner perspective,the content is insightful,if you lab daily you can polish your skills.
4.Automate your Network https://www.amazon.com/Automate-Your-Network-Introducing-Enterprise/dp/1799237885 by John Capobianco you cannot talk about network automation without mentioning the maestro 😄,he is a role model to many people in the industry including me 😉
5.Cisco PyATS https://www.ciscopress.com/store/cisco-pyats-network-test-and-automation-solution-data-9780138031671 by John capobianco and Daniel wade they are brillant automation contributors,PyATS is a great way to learn test driven automation,this guide is the first in the universe !
Happy Learning !