Network Automation with Python 3: An Administrator’s Handbook
Streamline IT infrastructure management with this powerful Python network automation guide. Designed for system administrators, network engineers, and DevOps professionals, this comprehensive handbook covers the essentials of automating network tasks using Python 3. From device configuration to network monitoring, you’ll gain the skills needed to boost efficiency and reduce manual workloads.
What You’ll Learn
- Foundations of network automation using Python 3
- Using libraries like Netmiko, Paramiko, and NAPALM
- Automating device configurations and change management
- Parsing and managing network data with JSON and YAML
- Creating custom scripts for Cisco, Juniper, and Arista devices
- Automating network testing and validation workflows
- Integrating Python with tools like Ansible and REST APIs
- Logging, error handling, and performance optimization
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Python programming
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
- Familiarity with command-line tools and terminal usage
Book Description
This Python network automation guide empowers network administrators and engineers to automate everyday tasks with Python. You’ll start with the basics of scripting for network automation and gradually move into real-world use cases—configuring routers, collecting operational data, and automating repetitive tasks across multiple devices.
The book dives deep into essential libraries like Netmiko for SSH connections, NAPALM for multi-vendor automation, and Paramiko for secure scripting. You’ll also explore how to build resilient scripts that handle failures gracefully, how to work with structured data formats like JSON/YAML, and how to integrate automation with RESTful APIs.
By the end, you’ll have created a toolkit of scripts that make your daily administrative tasks faster, more reliable, and fully automated—making you an indispensable part of any modern IT team.
About the Author
Authored by experienced network engineers and Python developers, this handbook draws from years of real-world experience to help readers bridge the gap between manual operations and full-scale automation.
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