programmability

June 1, 2017

NETWORKING

Networking at DevNet Create 2017

4 min read

As we evaluate Cisco's first-ever conference catering to its developer community, we look at where Cisco's developer program started, where it is currently, and where it is going.

“Recalculating”… Service Providers Improve TCO with Programmable Networks

3 min read

The cost for service providers to keep up with market and customer demands can become overwhelming. A programmable network can help lower your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and create other positive business outcomes.

May 1, 2017

NETWORKING

Defining Network Programmability

4 min read

As a set of tools and best practices to deploy, manage and troubleshoot network devices, network programmability delivers time and cost savings, reduction of human error, customization and innovation.

April 10, 2017

NETWORKING

Network Programmability – Bringing the Digital Revolution to Network Programming

2 min read

The next time you fly, look at the instrument panel the pilots are using to fly the plane. Gone are the quivering dials and cloudy gauges. Flight decks are now dominated by sleek, digital displays and advanced on-board systems that allow pilots to focus on flying the plane rather than managing the instrumentation. The digital […]

March 16, 2017

SECURITY

How to get started on programming Firepower using FMC APIs?

2 min read

If you are reading this blog then you most likely understand that APIs allow inter-working among products. In the context of Firepower Management Center, the REST APIs allow programming of the Firepower devices to allow one to automatically provision devices, deploy policies and controls, and monitor device health. In this blog I will try to […]

March 16, 2017

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Cisco Chat: Have APIs killed the CLI?

1 min read

Join our #CiscoChat at 8am PT on March 22. Is the CLI really at risk of going away, or can new network APIs and the CLI happily co-exist? Join Cisco Developers and Systems Engineers on developer.cisco.com to lead this discussion.

December 5, 2016

DATA CENTER

Time is one of the best gifts one can receive

2 min read

In several parts of the world December 6 is a day that especially children look forward to:  It’s St. Nicholas Day and children hope to be on St. Nicholas’ good side to receive a small gift. If you want to read more about the different activities to celebrate St Nicholas Day, you can learn more […]

July 25, 2016

DATA CENTER

Bringing Consistent Automation Across Cisco Nexus and Catalyst with Ansible 2.1

1 min read

We had a busy week around the middle of July with ChefConf 2016 (Austin, Texas July 11 – 13) and Cisco Live US (Las Vegas, Nevada July 10 – 14). Now we’re moving on to AnsibleFest July 28 San Francisco where Cisco is a Gold sponsor as well as a Networking Hub sponsor. I guess […]

July 10, 2016

DATA CENTER

If Programmability & Automation Top of Mind, Visit us @ChefConf, @CL Las Vegas

1 min read

This year we have ChefConf 2016 (Austin, Texas July 11 – 13) and Cisco Live US (Las Vegas, Nevada July 10 – 14) occurring around the same time. We realize that customers may not be able to attend both so we made sure we’re present at ChefConf. Regardless where you’ll be, we got you covered! […]