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Network Programming and Automation Essentials: Get started in the realm of network automation using Python and Go
by Claus Topke(Author)
Publisher Finelybook 出版社: Packt Publishing (April 7, 2023)
Language 语言: English
Pages 页数: 296 pages
ISBN-10 书号: 1803233664
ISBN-13 书号: 9781803233666
Book Description
Unleash the power of automation by mastering network programming fundamentals using Python and Go best practices
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Key Features
Understand the fundamentals of network programming and automation
Learn tips and tricks to transition from traditional networking to automated networks
Solve everyday problems with automation frameworks in Python and Go
Book Description
Network programming and automation, unlike traditional networking, is a modern-day skill that helps in configuring, managing, and operating networks and network devices. This book will guide you with important information, helping you set up and start working with network programming and automation.
With Network Programming and Automation Essentials, you’ll learn the basics of networking in brief. You’ll explore the network programming and automation ecosystem, learn about the leading programmable interfaces, and go through the protocols, tools, techniques, and technologies associated with network programming. You’ll also master network automation using Python and Go with hands-on labs and real network emulation in this comprehensive guide.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to program and automate networks efficiently.
What you will learn
Understand the foundation of network programming
Explore software-defined networks and related families
Recognize the differences between Go and Python through comparison
Leverage the best practices of Go and Python
Create your own network automation testing framework using network emulation
Acquire skills in using automation frameworks and strategies for automation
Who this book is for
This book is for network architects, network engineers, and software professionals looking to integrate programming into networks. Network engineers following traditional techniques can use this book to transition into modern-day network automation and programming. Familiarity with networking concepts is a prerequisite.
Table of
Contents
1. Network Basics for Development
2. Programmable Networks
3. Accessing the Network
4. Working with Network Configurations and Definitions
5. Dos and Don’ts for Network Programming
6. Using Go and Python for Network Programming
7. Error Handling and Logging
8. Scaling Your Code
9. Network Code Testing Framework
10. Hands-On and Going Forward
