In this comprehensive course, networking professionals will embark on a journey to master Python for network automation. Starting with an overview, the course delves into creating command-line interfaces, both basic and interactive, equipping you with essential skills to automate repetitive tasks. You'll learn error handling techniques to ensure robust and reliable scripts. As the course progresses, you'll explore how to use Python with critical network protocols such as HTTP, SSH, Telnet, and FTP. These lessons provide practical insights into integrating Python with different networking environments, enabling seamless automation. Additionally, the course covers environment variables, an essential aspect for managing configurations and scripts effectively. In the advanced section, you will tackle packet sniffing with Python and develop a subnet calculator CLI. These skills are crucial for network analysis and management. The course concludes with configuring devices using Telnet and netmiko, offering hands-on experience in real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Python for networking, ready to implement automation in your daily tasks.

Who is this book for?

This course is designed for networking professionals, including network engineers and system administrators, who have a basic understanding of networking concepts and some prior programming experience, preferably in Python.