Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions

• Network Designers
• Systems Engineers
• Wireless Engineers
• Consulting Systems Engineers
• Technical Solutions Architects
• Network Administrators
• Wireless Design Engineers
• Network Managers
• Site Reliability Engineers
• Deployment Engineers
• Sales Engineers
• Account Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Managers

There are no formal prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Basic programming language concepts
• Basic understanding of virtualization and VMware
• Ability to use Linux and CLI tools, such as SSH and bash
• CCNP level data center knowledge
• Foundational understanding of Cisco ACI

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.2
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
• Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)

• Explain the role of programmability and automation in Cisco data center networks
• Explain the benefits of programmability compared to manual CLI workflows
• Identify data models and data formats (XML, JSON, YAML) used in Cisco automation frameworks
• Use version control systems such as Git for storing and managing configuration files
• Perform day-zero provisioning on Cisco Nexus devices using Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP)
• Enable and use the Bash shell and Guest Shell on Cisco Nexus devices
• Run Linux commands inside Guest Shell to interact with NX-OS and external services
• Write Python scripts on-box to parse CLI output and enhance operational workflows
• Describe and configure Cisco NX-API CLI and REST interfaces
• Send JSON/XML payloads to NX-API using Python scripts and verify device responses
• Use Cisco NX-API Developer Sandbox for testing and validation
• Implement model-driven programmability using NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG data models
• Construct and validate Python scripts to configure and verify protocols with NX-OS APIs
• Implement off-box automation with Cisco NX-API CLI/REST, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and YANG models
• Describe Cisco NDFC architecture and automation capabilities
• Use NDFC REST APIs for fabric automation tasks
• Automate fabric provisioning and configuration with Ansible playbooks
• Build and apply Terraform plans for managing data center fabrics with NDFC
• Describe Cisco pyATS and Genie frameworks for network validation
• Build and run pyATS test cases to verify device state before and after automation
• Interpret test results and integrate them into automation workflows
• Describe how AI and ML capabilities are applied in Cisco Data Center automation
• Explain AI-driven monitoring and anomaly detection workflows
• Correlate AI insights with automated remediation actions

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