Training: Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms

Ref. CIS-DEVASC

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Duration:

5

days

Exam:

Optional

Level:

Fundamental

Funding:

Temptraining

ITTA | Trainings | IT Pro | Systems and Networking | Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms

Description

The course is appropriate for software developers, application developers, and network engineers who want to expand their skill base and validate their skills in programmability, software, and automation. Students preparing for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification will also find this material useful.

Participant profiles

Network engineers, architects and designers
Developers / integrators

Objectives

Describe the processes and practices used in software development
Describe the options for organizing and building modular software
Describe HTTP concepts and their application to network-based APIs
Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts with HTTP APIs
Describe the programmability features of different Cisco platforms
Describe the interaction of applications between the network, troubleshooting tools
Apply Python programmability concepts to automate tasks

Prerequisites

Basic computer and Internet knowledge
Basic skills of a PC operating system
Practical experience with a programming language (specifically Python)

Course content

The Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) course is designed to help you prepare for the Cisco DevNet Associate certification and for associate-level network automation engineer roles
The focus of this course is implementation of basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, as well as implementing automation workflows across network, security, collaboration and computing infrastructure. the course provides hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools
This course is designed for anyone who performs or seeks to perform a developer role and has one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications that are built on top of Cisco platforms

Documentation

Digital courseware included

Lab / Exercises

Parse API Data Formats with Python
Use Git for Version Control
Identify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a Diagram
Implement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based Method
Inspect HTTP Protocol Messages
Use Postman
Troubleshoot an HTTP Error Response
Utilize APIs with Python
Use the Cisco Controller APIs
Use the Cisco Webex Teams™ Collaboration API
Interpret a Basic Network Topology Diagram
Identify the Cause of Application Connectivity Issues
Perform Basic Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) Operations
Use Cisco Software Development Kit (SDK) and Python for Automation Scripting
Utilize Bash Commands for Local Development
Construct a Python Unit Test
Interpret a Dockerfile
Utilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitization
Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow

Exam

This course prepares you to the 200-901 DEVASC exam. If you wish to take this exam, please contact our secretariat who will let you know the cost of the exam and will take care of all the necessary administrative procedures for you.

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Temptraining funding

ITTA is a partner of Temptraining, the continuing education fund for temporary workers. This training fund can subsidize continuing education for anyone who works for an employer subject to the Collective Work Agreement (CCT) Rental of services.