D522 - Python for IT Automation

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About

Python for IT Automation covers the fundamentals of the Python language and its features to control program flow, inform decisions, and automate IT tasks and processes. The course emphasizes a systematic approach to solving problems and the application of programming logic to administer secure, scalable, and resilient IT networks and systems.

Objective

Objective

• Applies Python Principles and Syntax
  • The learner applies Python principles and syntax to manage variables, data structures, and operators and to perform IT tasks.
• Creates Python Scripts Using Control Structures
  • The learner creates Python scripts using control structures to automate system tasks.
• Integrates Python Modules
  • The learner integrates Python scripts, modules, packages, and libraries to automate networking tasks and processes.

Course Outline

• Overview of Python
  • Python
  • Programming Paradigm
• Python Variables
• Python Data Types
• Python Operators
• Python Collections
  • Python Lists
  • Python Tuples
  • Python Dictionaries
  • Python Sets
• Python Functions
  • Automating Tasks with Python
• Python If-Else Statements
• Python Loops and Logic
• Monitoring Scripts for Errors
• Using Python for File Management Tasks
• Python Modules, Libraries, and Packages
• Utilizing APIs in Python

Resource

• Zybooks
• https://udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/
• SharePoint Resources
• Python Cheat Sheet

Python for Network Professionals

Here some resources BSNOS students might find helpful on using Python for network tasks:

• Useful Python Libraries for Network Engineers
• GNS3 Talks: Python for Network Engineers with GNS3 (Part 1). Network programmability made easy.
• CCIEPython: Learn Python, Netmiko, NAPALM, Paramiko, SSH, Telnet and much more! Network automation!
• Introduction to Python for Cisco Networking Professionals
• Python | Tutorials, APIs, SDKs, Docs | AWS Developer Center