This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to use automation and programmability in modern networks. You'll start by learning about software-defined networking and the Cisco Catalyst Center. You'll manage network inventories, design, and provisioning, and master device and software image management. Understand network programmability and automation, and learn API basics like CRUD functions, HTTP verbs, and response codes. Through hands-on labs, you'll work with data formats like JSON and XML and learn about on-box and off-box automation tools. The course covers tools like Ansible and Terraform to help you automate and improve network operations.



CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7
This course is part of CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1 Specialization

Instructor: Pearson
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Master the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst Center for efficient network management.
Understand and apply network programmability and automation concepts.
Gain proficiency in API fundamentals and data encoding formats like JSON and XML.
Explore and utilize automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform for network optimization.
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