The Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems (AUTOCOR) course equips network professionals with the skills required to design, build, deploy, and manage modern network automation solutions using Cisco technologies and industry-standard automation tools. The course combines software development principles with infrastructure automation, enabling learners to automate configuration management, streamline operations, and improve the reliability of enterprise networks.

Throughout the course, learners develop practical skills in Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), pyATS, model-driven telemetry, Docker Compose, secure automation practices, and the integration of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into network automation workflows. The course also prepares learners for the Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 certification exam while developing practical skills that can be applied immediately within enterprise environments.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

A solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts and Cisco networking technologies.
Experience configuring and managing Cisco network devices.
Basic Python programming knowledge.
Familiarity with REST APIs and network programmability concepts.
Experience using the command line in Linux or similar operating systems is recommended.
Knowledge equivalent to Cisco CCNA and introductory network automation training is beneficial.

Target audience

This course is designed for:

Network automation engineers.
Network engineers moving into automation and programmability roles.
DevOps engineers working with network infrastructure.
Systems engineers responsible for network deployment and operations.
Infrastructure architects implementing Infrastructure as Code practices.
Professionals preparing for the Cisco Certified Specialist - Automation Core certification or the CCNP Automation certification pathway.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Evaluate modern network automation frameworks, tools, and deployment approaches.
Develop Python scripts to automate operational networking tasks.
Build automation workflows using REST APIs, RESTCONF, and YANG data models.
Create Ansible playbooks to automate network configuration and operational tasks.
Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
Implement version control and collaborative workflows using Git.
Design automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for network testing and deployment.
Integrate Cisco Modeling Labs into automated validation workflows.
Validate network configurations using pyATS.
Configure and use model-driven telemetry for operational monitoring.
Troubleshoot common automation failures using structured logging and debugging techniques.
Apply secure coding practices to protect automation solutions.
Deploy containerised automation environments using Docker Compose.
Explain how Generative AI, AI agents, and MCP servers can support intelligent network automation workflows.
Prepare for the Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 certification exam.

Training Outline

Network automation foundations

Understanding network automation architectures
Evaluating automation frameworks and toolsets
Selecting the appropriate automation approach
Automation design considerations and best practices

Python for network automation

Python fundamentals for network engineers
Automating CLI-based operational tasks
Working with structured data
Error handling and logging
Creating reusable automation scripts

REST APIs and network programmability

REST API fundamentals
API authentication and security
Working with JSON data
Automating network tasks through APIs
RESTCONF and YANG model integration

Network automation with Ansible

Installing and configuring Ansible
Creating inventories and playbooks
Automating configuration management
Managing network devices at scale
Reusable automation workflows

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Infrastructure as Code principles
Terraform architecture
Creating providers and resources
Automating network infrastructure deployment
Managing infrastructure lifecycle

Version control with Git

Git repositories and workflows
Branching strategies
Managing configuration changes
Collaborative development
Tracking automation projects

CI/CD for network automation

Continuous Integration concepts
Continuous Deployment workflows
Building GitLab CI pipelines
Automated testing and validation
Deployment automation best practices

Cisco Modeling Labs integration

Creating virtual network environments
Integrating CML into automation workflows
Automated lab deployment
Test environment management
Validation before production deployment

Network validation with pyATS

pyATS architecture
Automated operational testing
State validation
Health checks
Reporting and troubleshooting

Model-driven telemetry

Streaming telemetry fundamentals
Collecting operational data
Monitoring network health
Data visualisation considerations
Operational analytics

Troubleshooting network automation

Identifying automation failures
Debugging Python automation
Troubleshooting Ansible playbooks
Diagnosing REST API issues
Using structured logging for problem resolution

Secure network automation

Secure coding principles
Protecting credentials
Input validation
API security
Certificate management
Deploying trusted TLS certificates

Containerised automation environments

Docker fundamentals
Docker Compose architecture
Multi-service automation environments
Portable development environments
Automation lifecycle management

Artificial intelligence for network automation

Generative AI concepts
AI-assisted script generation
AI agents for operational automation
Integrating LLMs using MCP servers
Benefits, limitations, governance, and security considerations

Certification preparation

Review of exam domains
Practical implementation scenarios
Knowledge checks
Exam preparation guidance
Best practices for certification success.

Exams and assessments

This course includes instructor-led practical exercises, knowledge checks, and hands-on activities throughout the programme to reinforce learning. Learners preparing for certification should sit the Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 examination separately. Successful completion contributes towards the Cisco Certified Specialist – Automation Core certification and the CCNP Automation certification pathway.

Hands-on learning

This course includes:

Practical Python scripting exercises.

REST API integration labs.
Ansible and Terraform automation labs.
Git and GitLab CI/CD pipeline development.
Cisco Modeling Labs integration exercises.
pyATS validation activities.
Docker Compose implementation.
AI-assisted automation scenarios.
Real-world troubleshooting exercises based on enterprise networking environments.

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Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems (AUTOCOR) Training in Saudi Arabia

Prerequisites

Target audience

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

Exams and assessments

Hands-on learning

Why Choose Us

Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems (AUTOCOR) Training Course in Saudi Arabia Schedule

Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems (AUTOCOR) Training in Saudi Arabia

Prerequisites

Target audience

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

Exams and assessments

Hands-on learning

Why Choose Us

Online Instructor-Led Training

Classroom Based Training

Onsite Training

Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems (AUTOCOR) Training Course in Saudi Arabia Schedule