Foundations of Network Automation and Programmability

Modern network infrastructure requires more than just manual CLI configuration to keep up with the speed of business. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to shift from traditional networking to an automation-first mindset. You will understand how to interact with network devices through code, leverage APIs, and use industry-standard tools to manage infrastructure at scale. What you'll learn: - Understand the shift from traditional CLI-based management to modern network programmability - Learn the fundamentals of data serialization formats like JSON and YAML for network configurations - Explore how to interact with network device APIs using REST and NETCONF protocols - Apply Python scripting basics to automate repetitive configuration and monitoring tasks - Practice using version control and basic CI/CD concepts to manage network changes safely - Design automated workflows that improve network reliability and deployment speed The course begins with essential terminology and the evolution of network management before moving into written explanations of scripting, API interaction, and modern infrastructure-as-code principles. This text-based program is designed for beginners, network engineers, and system administrators with no prior automation experience. Start your journey into the future of network engineering today.