Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer

Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer

Automate network operations and build essential programming skills for modern networking.

Written by Jason Edelman, Scott S. Lowe, and Matt Oswalt, this practical guide introduces network engineers to the tools and technologies needed to automate network configuration, management, and operations. Learn how to apply Python, Linux, APIs, and data formats to simplify repetitive tasks and improve network efficiency.

Explore network automation workflows, configuration templates, version control, and automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm. This book is a valuable resource for IT professionals preparing for the transition to programmable, software-driven networks.

Key Features & Benefits

• Learn Python programming fundamentals for network automation.

• Understand Linux, JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG.

• Explore network APIs and configuration templates.

• Use Git for source control and collaborative workflows.

• Discover automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm.

• Understand continuous integration for network operations.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Network engineers and administrators

• Network automation specialists

• IT infrastructure professionals

• Systems administrators and software developers

• Networking and computer science students

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this book about?
It explains how to automate network configuration, management, and operations using programming and modern automation tools.

2. Do I need programming experience?
Basic familiarity with networking is helpful. The book introduces Python fundamentals and builds toward practical automation concepts.

3. Which technologies are covered?
Topics include Python, Linux, JSON, XML, YAML, YANG, APIs, Git, Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm.

4. Who can benefit from this book?
Network engineers, system administrators, IT professionals, and students interested in network automation.

5. What makes this book useful?
It combines programming fundamentals with practical approaches to automating network infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.

Product Specifications

• Title: Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer

• Authors: Jason Edelman, Scott S. Lowe, Matt Oswalt

• Publisher: Shroff / O’Reilly

• ISBN-13: 9789352137015

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Year: 2018

• Pages: 584

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