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Learning Python is becoming an essential skill in 2021 for network engineers.
If you want to master Python Network Automation and become a network automation engineer, the posts below are all focussed on practical examples using Python and include many Python tutorials, scripts and network automation projects.
All code is based on real world working examples of things I use every day to perform network programming and automate network infrastructure.
If you are new to the world of network automation check out my post titled What is Network Automation
Python is a general purpose programming language developed in the eighties and named after Monty Python (not the snake). If you really want to master Python for network automation, the posts below will be a great start.
It is the best language to automate network devices and comes installed on many Cisco devices.
Not to be confused with Python NetworkX which is a Python library for studying graphs and networks!
Python Podcasts for Network Engineers
PacketPushers Show 176: Intro to Python & Automation for Network Engineers
PacketPushers PQ Show 99: Netmiko & NAPALM For Network Automation
Python is a new skill set that allows network engineers to make changes to network devices programmatically. Using tools like Nornir & Ansible. A network automation engineer is basically the new breed of network engineer who utilises developer methodologies to improve their workflow and to become more efficient and effective in their job.
Check out 7 Python Scripts for Network Engineers
This is a very common question and the answer is, it depends!
If you want to get started quickly with an already built platform Ansible is great, if you want to learn a language which will stay with you for years, learn Python. My advice is to learn both!
Check out my Python Network Automation Course
The short answer to this is Yes! But it all depends on how much coding you want to learn. Network engineers of the future are going to need to know some basic Python skills to be able to interact with network devices. Whilst you do not need to become a full stack developer, some basic Python, Git and coding skills are going to become essential. Check out more information on Python for Network Engineers
All my code and examples assume very little knowledge of Python so you can get started straight away.
For more info check my post – Should Network Engineers Learn Python?
If you are looking for the best way to learn Python check out my Python Tutorial for Beginners
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