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Network Architect's Handbook

You're reading from   Network Architect's Handbook An expert-led journey to building a successful career as a network architect

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jan 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837637836
Length 418 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Alim H. Alim H.
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1 – Navigating the Architectural Blueprint of Networking
2. Chapter 1: Understanding the Network Architect’s Role FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Network Architect in an Organization 4. Chapter 3: Roadmap to Becoming a Network Architect 5. Part 2 – Crafting the Architectural Mind: Attributes and Mindset of a Network Architect
6. Chapter 4: Attributes of a Network Architect 7. Chapter 5: The Mindset of the Network Architect – the Principles of Design 8. Part 3 – Constructing the Core: Building Blocks of a Network Architect
9. Chapter 6: Foundations of Network Architecture – Part 1: Route/Switch 10. Chapter 7: The Foundation of Network Architecture, Part Two – Network Services 11. Chapter 8: Foundations of Network Automation 12. Chapter 9: Paradigm Shift to Cloud Computing 13. Part 4 – Mastering the Craft: Advancing Your Journey as a Network Architect
14. Chapter 10: Preparing for Certifications and Cracking the Job Interview 15. Chapter 11: The Skills to Become a Better Network Architect and Overcome Daily Challenges 16. Chapter 12: Additional Information and Recommended Books 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Summary

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT, the foundations of network automation have emerged as a pivotal driver of innovation, efficiency, and scalability. By bridging the gap between human intervention and the dynamic demands of modern networks, network automation empowers organizations to streamline operations, reduce errors, and allocate resources more intelligently.

Through the mastery of programming languages (such as Python and Ruby), APIs, automation tools (such as Ansible and SaltStack), CI/CD tools (such as GitLab and GitHub), IaC methodology (such as Terraform) configuration management tools (such as Puppet and Chef), network architects can shape the future of their network infrastructures, enabling them to evolve in response to changing requirements.

Embracing network automation’s building blocks – ranging from programmability and APIs to SDN and orchestrators – empowers professionals to orchestrate, configure, and manage networks with a level...

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