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Coding Essentials II – NetDevOps Series, Part 4
Coding Essentials II – NetDevOps Series, Part 4
Now that we understand data models and data transfer formats, we need to consider what protocol to use in order to exchange that information. NETCONF and RESTCONF.
May 30, 2019
Coding Essentials I – NetDevOps Series, Part 3
Coding Essentials I – NetDevOps Series, Part 3
Explore some of the coding essentials required to be a successful network automation programmer. Learn more about YANG data models, JSON, and XML.
May 23, 2019
The Anatomy of NetDevOps
The Anatomy of NetDevOps
The key to successful NetDevOps is thorough agility. But to be able to churn fast, we must rely on proper tools... automated tools.
May 22, 2019
Programmability and Coding – NetDevOps Series, Part 2
Programmability and Coding – NetDevOps Series, Part 2
If you want your computer to talk to your infrastructure and do something, you will need a machine-to-machine interface or API (Application Programming Interface).
May 14, 2019
The Need for Network Programmability – NetDevOps Series, Part 1
The Need for Network Programmability – NetDevOps Series, Part 1
In order to accommodate requirements from application developers, network infrastructure needs to be faster, more flexible, and cost-optimized.
April 30, 2019
Detecting Network Abuse with Automation
Detecting Network Abuse with Automation
DevNet Sandbox is a free cloud service open to anyone interested in exploring Cisco APIs or building applications on one of the variety of platforms available.
March 20, 2019
How DevOps Changed My (Work) Life
How DevOps Changed My (Work) Life
A new world of opportunities was opening in front of me! I wanted to learn all this stuff on DevOps, network programmability. I got addicted.
Nov. 14, 2018
virl up – NetDevOps Network Simulation Done Right
virl up – NetDevOps Network Simulation Done Right
With "virlutils" NetDevOps engineers get a CLI tool for managing network simulations. A DevNet blog, sandbox, and video show you how to get started
June 28, 2018
Render your first network configuration template using Python and Jinja2
Render your first network configuration template using Python and Jinja2
Using Python and Jinja2 to automate network configuration templates is a really useful way to simplify the repetitive tasks network engineers face on a daily basis.
April 25, 2018
Csilla Bessenyei Discusses Network Automation and Personal Gain
Csilla Bessenyei Discusses Network Automation and Personal Gain
There is no question that network engineering and operation is being transformed as we speak. Anything new you learn is an investment in yourself.
April 9, 2018
How Do I Get Started Learning Network Programmability?  
How Do I Get Started Learning Network Programmability?  
Learning Labs, Sandboxes, live events, certification courses, and even a network programmability basics video course offer excellent resources to get you launched on your network programming journey.
March 6, 2018
Bringing Programmability and NetDevOps to Melbourne for #CLMel
Bringing Programmability and NetDevOps to Melbourne for #CLMel
Wow... Cisco Live 2018 in Melbourne is going to be an amazing time, and I can't wait to see everyone there.  Let me know what you are most looking forward to. For convenience, here are the links to my sessions again, register now!
Feb. 19, 2018