Hands On Cisco Automation with Python

<p><strong>Learn how to simplify Cisco network management with practical Python automation.</strong></p> <p>Modern networks demand speed, accuracy, and scalability. <em>Hands-On Cisco Automation with Python</em> teaches network professionals how to automate common Cisco IOS tasks using Python and three widely adopted tools: Netmiko, NAPALM, and Nornir.</p> <p>This practical, example-driven guide shows how to replace repetitive manual work with reusable scripts that configure devices, collect operational data, and validate network state. Readers follow clear, step-by-step examples that explain both the Python code and the Cisco IOS commands involved.</p> <p>The book focuses on real-world automation, not theory, making it ideal for readers new to network automation who want immediate, usable results.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>Automate Cisco IOS access and command execution with Python</li> <li>Manage and validate configurations using NAPALM</li> <li>Scale automation across multiple devices with Nornir</li> <li>Work with structured data such as JSON and Python dictionaries</li> <li>Build reusable scripts to improve consistency and reduce errors</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who This Book Is For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Network engineers and administrators</li> <li>CCNA and early-career networking professionals</li> <li>IT practitioners transitioning into automation</li> <li>Anyone managing Cisco IOS-based networks</li> </ul>