January 2020
Intermediate to advanced
576 pages
12h 16m
English
Overview
Mastering Python Networking guides you through using Python to automate, manage, and enhance network environments effectively. Through examples and explanations, you will learn how to implement Python for network programmability and data analysis, transitioning into a network developer proficient in the latest technologies.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and utilize Python libraries for network automation and problem-solving.
- Master the integration of Ansible for automating the management of modern network infrastructures.
- Learn to build and manage APIs and interfaces for network programmability.
- Acquire skills to analyze and visualize network data using tools like Elastic Stack.
- Implement test-driven approaches to ensure reliability and scalability in network development.
Author(s)
Eric Chou is an experienced network engineer and developer with over two decades of experience in networking and automation. Having worked on large-scale enterprise networks and teaching advanced Python use for network engineering, Eric brings practical insights and a clear teaching style to his work. Eric is passionate about empowering others to grow as technologists.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for network engineers seeking to extend their capabilities into the automation domain, integrating scripting into network management tasks. It also suits software developers aiming to specialize in networking tasks. Basic familiarity with both Python programming and networking principles makes this a perfect resource to advance one's career in network automation and DevOps.
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