Python Theory for Network Engineers

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Tags

Python Courses Computer Networking Courses Control Structures Courses Network Automation Courses Network Programming Courses Telnet Courses Netmiko Courses

Course Description

Overview

Get practical, hands-on examples of Python theories and concepts, such as objects, functions, classes, and many more.

Syllabus

Introduction

Python theory for network engineers

1. Python Basics

History and use cases
Python installation and script execution
Network lab CML 2.1
Zen of Python

2. Python Objects

Python data types
Strings and string methods
Python numbers and math
Python collections: Tuples, lists, and dictionaries
Python superpower: Imports
Challenge: Getting information from network gears
Solution: Getting Information from network gears

3. Conditionals and Loops

Conditional logic: If/then and compare values
Lab: Demonstrating if/then and value comparison
Conditional logic: For and while loops
Lab: Demonstrate for and while loops
Challenge: Making your script do repeatable tasks
Solution: Making your script do repeatable tasks

4. Python Functions

File inputs and outputs
Lab: Working with files, file paths, and file operations
Python functions
Lab: Writing Python functions
Challenge: Functionalize network tasks
Solution: Functionalize network tasks

5. Python Classes

Python classes
Lab: Python classes for network device
Python modules
Lab: Python modules for grouping
Python packages
Lab: Python packages
Data center as code

Conclusion

Next steps in your Python journey

Taught by

David Bombal

Related Courses

Wireshark for Basic Network Security Analysis
Coursera Project Network via Coursera Introduction to Networks and Cisco Devices
Coursera Project Network via Coursera Python Network Programming for Network Engineers (Python 3)
Udemy Python for Network Engineers: Netmiko, NAPALM, pyntc, Telnet
Udemy Master Network Automation with Python for Network Engineers
Udemy