Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) 2.0

Course Duration

4 days

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:

  • Familiarity with Cisco IOS®-XE software or other Cisco network device configuration and operation skills
  • Basic network management knowledge
  • Cisco CCNA® certification or equivalent knowledge

Course Content

The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts.

Course Outline

  • Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers
  • Scripting with Python
  • Examining Python Data Types
  • Manipulating Strings
  • Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators
  • Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes
  • Exploring Data Storage Options
  • Exploring Python Modules and Packages
  • Gathering and Validating User Input
  • Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management
  • Examining Debugging Methods
  • Course Summary

Who should enroll

This course is intended for:

  • Network administrators
  • Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience
  • Network managers
  • Systems engineers
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