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17. Upgrading Multiple Cisco IOS XE Routers

Brendan Choi1  
(1)
Sydney, NSW, Australia
 

This chapter explains object-oriented programming (OOP) by using a real production example. Then the chapter will discuss Python application flow controls using a username and password application example. Finally, we will discuss the logical thinking processes involved in planning an IOS upgrade.

IOS upgrades on Cisco devices are a critical part of network operations to add reliability and security to all Cisco devices. Regular IOS patch management is also part of the network team’s key performance indicators, so it is a critical part of the business. ...

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