Programming Networks and Automation - APIs and Python Scripts - Beginners Guide

Explore the fundamentals of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network programmability, and automation in this comprehensive 49-minute video tutorial. Dive into SDN concepts, comparing legacy networks to SDN architectures, and examine the building blocks of SDN. Discover current industry trends, open-source software, and DevOps practices in networking. Learn about Cisco SDN solutions, network automation use cases, and open-source tools. Gain hands-on experience with network programmability technologies, API explorers, and practical examples using Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) REST API and Python scripts. Perfect for beginners looking to understand the evolving landscape of network management and automation.

- Intro
- SDN Overview
- Legacy vs SDN
- Building blocks of SDN
- Current Industry Trends
- Open Source Software
- SDN Industry Trends
- DevOps
- CISCO SDN and Network Programmability Technologies
- CISCO SDN Solutions
- Network Automation Use Cases
- Open Source Tools and Enterprise Platforms
- Network Programmability Technology
- API Explorer
- Using CISCO FMC REST API
- Cisco FMC REST API Example
- CISCO FMC and Python Example