NPEN – Network Programmability for the Enterprise v1.0

Short Course Description

4 Day

Course Overview

Network Programmability for the Enterprise (NPEN) v1.0 is a four-day instructor-led-course. This NPEN training course teaches how to automate common Cisco enterprise platforms such as IOS-XE and IOS-XR routers as well as ASA firewalls. e’s Network Programmability for the Enterprise course also includes coverage of the Digital Network Architecture ( DNAC ) Applying CCIE-style learning methods, the NPEN training places emphasis on learning via hands-on labs and hands-on demonstrations. The terms “proof-by-Python” and “proof-by-JSON or XML” will be used frequently throughout the course. Find additional course details below, including suggested prerequisites, course objectives, and ideal student-candidates.

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

• CCNP or equivalent experience
• Complete the Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) ELT or equivalent Python programming experience..

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Use Linux tools that empower network programmers
• Write and troubleshoot Python scripts in the specialized area of Network Programmability
• Understand and interact with Data Models on Cisco routers running IOS-XE and IOS-XR
• Understand and interact with REST, NETCONF and RESTCONF API’s on IOS-XE, IOS-XR and the ASA
• Understand and interact with XML and JSON on IOS-XE, IOS-XR and the ASA
• Understand and interact with the DNAC and its REST/SWAGGER interface
• Learn how to use DevOps tools such as GitHub, VIRL and services offered by Cisco DevNet
• Learn how to use Ansible to configure Cisco routers and firewalls