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Understand the fundamentals of network programming and automation

Learn tips and tricks to transition from traditional networking to automated networks

Solve everyday problems with automation frameworks in Python and Go

Description

Network programming and automation, unlike traditional networking, is a modern-day skill that helps in configuring, managing, and operating networks and network devices. This book will guide you with important information, helping you set up and start working with network programming and automation. With Network Programming and Automation Essentials, you’ll learn the basics of networking in brief. You’ll explore the network programming and automation ecosystem, learn about the leading programmable interfaces, and go through the protocols, tools, techniques, and technologies associated with network programming. You’ll also master network automation using Python and Go with hands-on labs and real network emulation in this comprehensive guide. By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to program and automate networks efficiently.

Who is this book for?

This book is for network architects, network engineers, and software professionals looking to integrate programming into networks. Network engineers following traditional techniques can use this book to transition into modern-day network automation and programming. Familiarity with networking concepts is a prerequisite.

What you will learn

Understand the foundation of network programming

Explore software-defined networks and related families

Recognize the differences between Go and Python through comparison

Leverage the best practices of Go and Python

Create your own network automation testing framework using network emulation

Acquire skills in using automation frameworks and strategies for automation

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Daniel Wade Apr 26, 2023

The author begins the book by defining many networking terms and jargons, ranging from network designs to specific concepts, such as ACLs. This provides a good basis for the reader to understand what is being automated. The book then transitions to accessing the network. I found these topics to be important, as that is what is changing in the industry. Engineers now have a choice, other than the CLI, on how they want to interface with network devices. Topics like NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC and gNMI provide new interfaces to automate network configurations and stream telemetry data. I think having an entire section focus on device configuration management helps relate to the reader. Many network engineers begin looking at automation when they need to retrieve or push out configuration across many devices, so having an entire chapter focused on it helps a lot.Part 2 begins focusing on programming concepts. I personally enjoyed the section on versioning using git. Git takes practice, but is a system that every network engineer should learn. The last few chapters about Python, Go, scaling your code, and testing frameworks are all concepts the reader should get hands-on practice with in order to understand the differences between the languages, frameworks, etc. I highly recommend setting up a home lab environment and putting all the concepts learned throughout this book to practice!

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Dwayne Natwick May 25, 2023

Are you looking for information on automating software-defined networks (SDN)? Then I highly recommend you get a copy of Claus Töpke's Network Programming and Automation Essentials from Packt. This book provides you with all of the definitions, architecture guidance, and recommended tooling to begin programming and automating networking. This book is easy to follow and provides examples throughout to apply to real-world architecture.

Hormoz K May 31, 2023

One of the best books that has a great overview for network programming and automation. You can start your learning journey with this book with its practical and simple examples and useful diagrams. Also, it covers the latest technologies and tools like ChatGPT and Copilot.Furthermore, if you want to want deep dive and learn more about a topic there are perfect references in the book that you can refer to.Finally, you can use this book to catch up fast with the different network programming topics as well.

Ivan Mkrtichyan May 22, 2023

"Network Programming and Automation Essentials:" is an invaluable resource for network engineers seeking to streamline their workflows and enhance efficiency through automation. Authored by industry experts, this comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge, practical examples, and best practices to help professionals navigate the complex world of network automation.The book begins with a solid foundation, explaining the basics of network automation and its significance in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. It gradually progresses to cover advanced topics, providing a holistic understanding of key automation concepts, methodologies, and tools.Overall, "Network Programming and Automation Essentials:" is a highly recommended resource for network engineers aiming to enhance their skill set and adapt to the demands of the modern networking landscape. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage automation effectively, ultimately leading to improved network efficiency, reduced manual errors, and increased scalability.

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