Chapter 14

Network Automation

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What is automation?

  • What are the JSON, YAML, and XML data formats?

  • How do APIs enable computer-to-computer communications?

  • How does REST enable computer-to-computer communications?

  • What are the configuration management tools Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and SaltStack?

  • How does Cisco DNA Center enable intent-based networking?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.

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