NPDESI – Designing and Implementing Cisco Network Programmability

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(Course eligible for SATVs)

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This is a self-study technical course aligned with the topics covered by the 300-550 NPDESI exam leading to the Cisco Network Programmability Design and Implementation Specialist Certification. This course addresses the evolving role of network engineers towards more programmability, automation and orchestration, enabling them to leverage the powerful level of abstraction provided by controller based architectures to create real added value.

This course is designed for entry-level to experienced network administrators; network field and systems engineers; designers, operations and automation engineers, and programmers; and those preparing for the 300-550 NPDESI exam. 

The knowledge and skills necessary before attending this course is: 

  • Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience
  • Complete the Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) ELT or equivalent Python programming experience

In this course, you will: 

  • Learn how to minimize the amount of manual interactions (“CLI”) with the network, and increase the use of scripts and automation tools to drive down operational inefficiencies
  • Review network programmability fundamentals including Linux and Python, common automation protocols such as NETCONF and REST and how they relate to YANG data models
  • Learn about SDN controllers including APIC, APIC-EM and OSC, as well as how to use device-level APIs such as Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR and ASA OS
  • Learn about DevOps and Agile software development methodologies, and get started on using automation tools such as Ansible, Chef and Puppet
This course is available On-Demand. With On-Demand you get access to:
  • 365 days of unlimited access to interactive, Cisco authorized training
  • Hands-on practice labs delivered through Discovery Labs
  • Course content that is equivalent to classroom training
  • Graded assessments at the end of every section to provide students with vital feedback
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