Practical Network Automation: Leverage the power of Python and Ansible to optimize your network
About this ebook
If you are a network engineer looking for an extensive guide to help you automate and manage your network efficiently, then this book is for you.
What You Will LearnGet the detailed analysis of Network automationTrigger automations through available data factorsImprove data center robustness and security through specific access and data diggingGet an Access to APIs from Excel for dynamic reportingSet up a communication with SSH-based devices using netmikoMake full use of practical use cases and best practices to get accustomed with the various aspects of network automationIn DetailNetwork automation is the use of IT controls to supervise and carry out every-day network management functions. It plays a key role in network virtualization technologies and network functions.
The book starts by providing an introduction to network automation, SDN, and its applications, which include integrating DevOps tools to automate the network efficiently. It then guides you through different network automation tasks and covers various data digging and reporting methodologies such as IPv6 migration, DC relocations, and interface parsing, all the while retaining security and improving data center robustness. The book then moves on to the use of Python and the management of SSH keys for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, all followed by practical use cases. The book also covers the importance of Ansible for network automation including best practices in automation, ways to test automated networks using different tools, and other important techniques.
By the end of the book, you will be well acquainted with the various aspects of network automation.
Style and approachA clear, concise, and straightforward book that will enable you to automate networks and improve performance.
About the author
Abhishek Ratan has around 15 years of technical experience in networking, automation, and various ITIL processes, and has worked in various roles in different organizations. As a network engineer, security engineer, automation engineer, TAC engineer, tech lead, and content writer, he has gained a wealth of experience during the 15 years of his career. Abhishek also has a deep interest in strategy game playing, and if he is not working on technical stuff, he is busy spending time on his strategy games. He is currently working as a Sr Automation Engineer at ServiceNow, learning, and expanding his automation skills in the ServiceNow platform. His earlier experience includes working for companies such as Microsoft, Symantec, and Navisite,which has given him exposure to various environments.
