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Leverage the Power of the Python Community
See how built-in Python library functions can save you coding time, and give you the performance and output quality you want.
New Job Roles Equal New Opportunities
See how DevNet learning paths and certifications make it easier for network engineers to acquire and use new skills.
Introduction to Programmability – Part 2
In this part of Khaled Abuelenain's series you'll learn about NETCONF and eXtensible Markup Language (XML).
Introduction to Programmability – Part 1
Take your first step to a better understanding of network programmability and automation with author (and double CCIE) Khaled Abuelenain.
Using the New Cisco SD-WAN SDK
See how the new Cisco SD-WAN SDK for Cisco vManage is used in automating the configuration and operation of Cisco SD-WAN deployments using Python. Experience the benefits of interacting with vManage programmatically.
How AppHosting Boosts WAN Performance for Remote Education
Learn how the Cisco and NetBeez integration helps proactively detect network problems and efficiently troubleshoot remote end-user network performance, to make the shift to remote education easier. Free webinar, Sept 10th.
New Cisco SD-WAN API Documentation
Test drive the developer documentation for API reference and how-to information - such as getting started and use cases - in the new DevNet always on SD-WAN Sandbox.
New SD-WAN Sandboxes and Postman Collections…Try Them Now
Learn how to interact with the Cisco SD-WAN vManage REST API to automatically monitor and improve application traffic, generate reports on statistics, and trigger policy updates.
Take a Deep Dive into the New SD-WAN DevNet Sandbox
Getting hands-on with Cisco SD-WAN will help you with key parts of exams for several Cisco certifications. Register for the May 26th webinar.
Can Deep Learning with TensorFlow Fund Highways? Let’s Code It.
Matyáš Prokop takes you on a step-by-step journey to build a camera system which would read car license plates and send details to a backend database.
Implementing Cisco SD-WAN deployments with Cisco Action Orchestrator
The ability to connect any data services into the SD-WAN gives organizations amazing elasticity. See how to connect the store or remote office to your data center using Cisco SD-WAN API's and Cisco Action Orchestrator.
How to Speed Up Root Cause Analysis with Rookout
See how Rookout lets you debug and get data from running applications in any environment (including production) without stopping the application and without impacting its performance.
DevNet Certifications – Preparing for “Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs” Exam
Get ready to pass the exam for a Cisco DevNet Specialist Certification in Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs.
Explore Model-Driven Telemetry
See how Model-driven Telemetry provides near real-time access to your network's operational statistics.
DevNet Certifications – How To Prepare for the Service Provider Automation and Programmability Exam
December 3rd webinar helps you prepare for the exam. Show you the software skills to build and manage modern networks.
Enhance Your Development Environment with Visual Studio Code Extensions
Cool extensions in VScode make your development life easier.
Cisco DNA, NetBeez Agents, and App Hosting on Cat9K
Learn how the Cisco DNA integration with NetBeez helps with app hosting on Cat9K switches. Watch the live webinar October 14.
New DevNet Postman Collection Makes Using APIs Easier
The Cisco DevNet Postman Collection of pre-built APIs makes life easier to save, reuse, and share your API requests.
Get Started with Cisco SD-WAN Ansible Pipeline
Take a step towards NetDevOps by using Ansible and VIRL to build test environments, create infrastructure-as-code, and automate Day 0, Day 1 and Day 2 configurations.
“Code for Catalyst Challenge” is Now Open!
Create an original Docker container application for the Cisco Catalyst Switch 9300, and WIN great prizes! New learning labs and Sandbox get you started.
Tune in: Network Automation Use Cases & Webinars Help Guide Your Journey
This series of webinars help you tune into live discussions covering many of the use cases available in the DevNet Automation Exchange.
Network Automation Using Unified API – Napalm
NAPALM supports several methods to connect to devices, manipulate configurations, or retrieve data.
Running NetBeez Agents on Cisco Catalyst Switches
Catalyst owners can now easily install the NetBeez docker agent on their switches via the Cisco CLI.
Network Automation: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Let’s take a look at some of the network automation tools being used today to configure our networks, and keep them safe.
Learn How to Leverage BGP Automation to Execute Python Code Directly on an End Device
DevNet Create, April 24-25 in Mt. View California, is the hands-on conference focused on infrastructure automation and application development.
Why Did I Start to Learn Go(lang)?
To start learning Golang, I built my local environment and also played with a tour of Go, then picked up the basics, such as Variables, Primitives, Constants, and Arrays and Slices.
Why Your GitHub Repo and Code Need a README
It wasn't until I started treating my network infrastructure as code (IaC) that I really understood how to use GitHub, and how powerful source control could really be
Cisco DevNet Holiday Project Guide 2018
Step right this way as here for you (for the third year now) is the popular DevNet Gift Guide. This year with a twist.
Updated IOS-XR Programmability Learning Labs and Sandbox Expand Your Options
IOS-XR programmability sandbox and learning labs let developers and network engineers explore the programmability options available in this routing platform.
Plan, Test, Deploy: The Best Ways to Prevent Network Outages
New CI/CD tools help you ensure that changes to the network changes have a much higher rate of success.
New XR Programmability Learning Labs and Sandbox Let You Explore
New IOS XR programmability sandbox and learning labs make it simple to get started and offer a flexible platform you can build on.
Python Scripting APIs in Cisco DNA Center Let You Improve Effectiveness
See how you can use the DNA Center APIs in a Python script to get information on all of the network devices the DNCA controller knows about and all of their attributes.
Exploring Nornir, the Python Automation Framework
In Norse mythology, Nornir spun the threads of fate that connected all beings. In a network environment, Nornir lets you keep track of your device inventory and run tasks against all devices handling data.
Render your first network configuration template using Python and Jinja2
Using Python and Jinja2 to automate network configuration templates is a really useful way to simplify the repetitive tasks network engineers face on a daily basis.
Csilla Bessenyei Discusses Network Automation and Personal Gain
There is no question that network engineering and operation is being transformed as we speak. Anything new you learn is an investment in yourself.
Continuous Integration and Deployment for the Network
CI/CD will change the network dramatically. It will make the changes more productive and lead to more established and better networks.
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