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Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)
Modern networks need automation – for greater speed, control, and scalability. CSAU shows how Cisco infrastructures can be operated more efficiently using software-based methods and intelligent tools.
Key topics
- Core concepts of automation in Cisco network environments.
- Building and using APIs, data models, and network interfaces.
- Software-driven management of configuration, operations, and monitoring.
- Integrating NetDevOps practices and modern automation tools.
- AI-powered concepts for intelligent network management.
Prerequisite
Participants with foundational networking knowledge and some familiarity with Cisco or IP-based environments can join directly.
Target group
Network engineers, system architects, and IT professionals who want to systematically integrate automation into their daily Cisco work are the target audience.
The knowledge gained provides a solid foundation for systematically automating Cisco environments and making them permanently more efficient.
Course content
Learning units
- Explore methods of network management and IT operations.
- Understand the fundamentals of modern software development methods.
- Apply Python as an automation tool in network operations.
- NetDevOps concepts and their relevance for networks.
- Build and administer automation environments.
- HTTP APIs as interfaces in network automation.
- Review data formats and encodings for automation.
- Automate HTTP APIs using Python requests.
- Analyze and understand YANG data models.
- Apply YANG tools in practice.
- Implement model-driven API automation with Python.
- Ansible as a tool for network automation.
- Use Jinja2 for creating configuration templates.
Hands-on exercises
- Apply automation scripts for networks.
- Test Python fundamentals interactively in the interpreter.
- Automate networks using Netmiko.
- Use Git and manage internal automation projects.
- Build reproducible automation environments.
- Test and explore HTTP APIs with Postman.
- Process and use YAML and JSON data.
- Access HTTP APIs using the Python Requests library.
- Get to know and apply YANG tools in practice.
- Integrate RESTCONF using Python.
- Integrate NETCONF via Python.
- Configure network devices with Ansible.
- Collect network data automatically with Ansible.
- Build and deploy configurations with Ansible.
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What is CSAU?
- The focus is on automation of Cisco networks. The course covers the basics, tools, and concepts for modern, software-supported network environments.
Why network automation?
- Automation reduces manual tasks, lowers error rates, and speeds up processes. Networks become more efficient, stable, and easier to scale.
What content is the focus on?
- The course covers APIs, controller-based networks, automation models, and basic programming and scripting concepts in the Cisco environment.
Who is CSAU relevant for?
- Suitable for IT professionals who operate or plan Cisco networks and want to understand automation, DevNet, and modern network architectures.
What prior knowledge is useful?
- Basic knowledge of networks and Cisco technologies is helpful. Programming skills are not a must, but they make it easier to get started.
What are the advantages of automation?
- Automated networks save time, increase operational reliability, and support modern IT strategies such as cloud, DevOps, and software-defined networking.
How does CSAU fit in with Cisco certifications?
- CSAU forms an important basis for Cisco automation and DevNet certifications and supports the introduction to software-driven network solutions.
