Python for Network Engineers Online Course
Python for Network Engineers Online Course
This online course is designed for networking professionals looking to master Python for network automation. It starts with foundational skills like creating command-line interfaces and error handling, followed by using Python with key network protocols such as HTTP, SSH, Telnet, and FTP. You'll learn to manage configurations using environment variables and dive into practical tasks like packet sniffing and building a subnet calculator CLI. The course culminates with device configuration using Telnet and Netmiko. By the end, you'll have the skills needed to automate network tasks and improve efficiency in real-world network management.
Key Benefits
- Gain a thorough understanding of Python for network automation
- Learn to develop both basic and interactive command-line interfaces
- Integrate Python seamlessly with essential network protocols such as HTTP, SSH, Telnet, and FTP
Target Audience
This course is intended for networking professionals, such as network engineers and system administrators, who possess a foundational knowledge of networking concepts and have some prior experience with programming, ideally in Python.
Learning Objectives
- Develop and manage command-line interfaces using Python
- Implement robust error handling techniques within Python scripts
- Leverage Python for network communication over HTTP, SSH, Telnet, and FTP
- Efficiently manage environment variables in Python applications
- Conduct packet sniffing and perform subnet calculations using Python
- Configure network devices through Telnet and netmiko automation
Course Outline
The Python for Network Engineers Exam covers the following topics -
Module 1 - Core Concepts and Setup
- Overview
- Create a Command-Line Interface (CLI) for interaction
- Develop a user-friendly, prompt-based interface
- Implement proper error handling techniques
- Configure and manage environment variables
- Use Python for HTTP interactions
- Utilize Python for SSH connectivity
- Automate Telnet tasks using Python
- Work with FTP protocol through Python
Module 2 - Practical Applications of Python
- Monitor network traffic with packet sniffing in Python
- Develop a CLI tool for subnet calculation
- Automate network device configurations using Telnet
- Leverage Netmiko to configure devices efficiently
