Network Programming and Automation Essentials
Get started in the realm of network automation using Python and Go
Published on 7. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-1-80323-366-6 (ISBN)
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 DescriptionNetwork 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 forThis 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.
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 DescriptionNetwork 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 forThis 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
557 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80323-366-6 (9781803233666)
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Get started in the realm of network automation using Python and Go
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Claus Toepke is a product developer and founder of Telcomanager. He has worked with large network service providers, such as Telstra, NBN Australia, NZ Telecom, AWS Australia, AWS US, and Embratel. He has also worked in conjunction with large network technology corporations, such as Nokia, Amazon, Juniper, and Cisco. He has been able to experience different job titles, passing through fields such as network engineering, network performance, product development, and software engineering. His experience with network automation has led to the construction of several products and systems for different companies. He also worked on network performance for his master's thesis and wrote a book about service providers.
Content
Table of Contents
Network Basics for Development
Programmable Networks
Accessing the Network
Working with Network Configurations and Definitions
Dos and Don
Using Go and Python for Network Programming
Error Handling and Logging
Scaling Your Code
Network Code Testing Framework
Hands-On and Going Forward
Network Basics for Development
Programmable Networks
Accessing the Network
Working with Network Configurations and Definitions
Dos and Don
Using Go and Python for Network Programming
Error Handling and Logging
Scaling Your Code
Network Code Testing Framework
Hands-On and Going Forward