Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms

The Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO) training teaches you how to implement basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, and how to implement automation workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructure. The training gives you hands-on experience solving real-world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools. 

This training prepares you for the 200-901 CCNAAUTO v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Automation certification. This training also earns you 48 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. 

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:  

• Take advantage of the network when you implement applications to fulfill business needs
• Gain a foundation in the essentials of applications, automation, and Cisco platforms
• Prepare for the 200-901 CCNAAUTO v1.1 exam
• Earn 48 CE credits toward recertification

• Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software development
• Describe common processes and practices used in software development
• Describe options for organizing and constructing modular software
• Describe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIs
• Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIs
• Describe Cisco platforms and their capabilities
• Describe programmability features of different Cisco platforms
• Describe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topology
• Describe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issues
• Apply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scripts
• Identify common application deployment models and components in the development pipeline
• Utilize tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability
• Describe common security concerns and types of tests, and utilize containerization for local development

What to Expect in the Exam

Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) v1.1 is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA Automation certification. 

This exam tests your knowledge of software development and design, including: 

• Understanding and using APIs
• Application deployment and security
• Infrastructure and automation on Cisco platforms

Who Should Enroll

Network Automation Engineers 
Software Developers 
System Integration Programmers 
Infrastructure Architects 
Network Designers 

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are: 

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering: 

• Python Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)

Course Outline

Module 1: Practicing Modern Software Development

Module 2: Describing Software Development Process

Module 3: Designing Software

Module 4: Introducing Network-Based APIs

Module 5: Consuming REST-Based APIs

Module 6: Introducing Cisco Platforms and APIs

Module 7: Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms

Module 8: Describing IP Networks

Module 9: Relating Network and Applications

Module 10: Employing Model-Driven Programmability

Module 11: Deploying Applications

Module 12: Automating Infrastructure

Module 13: Testing and Securing Applications

Module 14: Lab Code Reference

LAB OUTLINE

• Lab 1: Parse API Data Formats with Python
• Lab 2: Use Git for Version Control
• Lab 3: Identify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a Diagram
• Lab 4: Implement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based Method
• Lab 5: Inspect HTTP Messages
• Lab 6: Use Postman
• Lab 7: Troubleshoot an HTTP Error Response
• Lab 8: Utilize APIs with Python
• Lab 9: Use the Cisco Webex Collaboration API
• Lab 10: Interpret a Basic Network Topology Diagram
• Lab 11: Identify the Cause of Application Connectivity Issues
• Lab 12: Perform Basic NETCONF Operations
• Lab 13: Utilize Bash Commands for Local Development
• Lab 14: Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow
• Lab 15: Construct a Python Unit Test
• Lab 16: Interpret a Dockerfile
• Lab 17: Utilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
• Lab 18: Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitization