This Python course focuses on using Python for network automation and network DevOps.

The main goal of the course is to get participants working with Python and network automation as quickly as possible. Rather than concentrating on turning delegates into advanced software developers, the course focuses on practical use of network automation libraries such as netmiko and NAPALM, together with APIs and protocols such as NETCONF.

For this reason, the program places greater emphasis on automating configuration, collecting information from network devices, working with network APIs, and managing network operations than on advanced Object-Oriented Programming.

Hands-on sessions use Cisco and Juniper devices, giving participants practical experience in applying Python to real network administration tasks. The course helps network professionals save time by automating repetitive activities and improving operational efficiency.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisite courses.

However, participants should already have a good understanding of how IP networking works.

A TCP/IP foundation-level course may be useful for those who want to strengthen their networking knowledge before attending.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Run Python programs.
Read and understand Python programs.
Write Python programs.
Debug Python programs.
Automate network tasks with Python.
Configure network devices through Python.
Collect data from network devices using Python.

Training Outline

What Is Python?

Topics

Programming languages
Why Python?
Python in interactive mode
Python scripts
IPython
Python 2 versus Python 3
A simple Python script
Comments

Hands-on

Installing Python
Hello World

A Network Example

Topics

On-box versus off-box Python
Telnet
SSH
NETCONF
HTTP
APIs
Manufacturer API support
Analysis of a simple telnetlib program

Hands-on

Using Python to retrieve configuration from a network device
Analysing the activity with Wireshark

Python Basics

Topics

Input / Output
Operators
Variables and assignment
Types
Indentation
Loops
Conditionals

Hands-on

Modifying the Telnet program
Changing configurations on network devices

Functions, Classes and Methods

Topics

What functions are
Calling functions
Built-in functions
Useful built-in functions
File handling
Classes
Objects
Creating instances

Hands-on

Storing configurations in files
Configuring devices from files
Using an inventory file to work with multiple devices

Libraries and Modules

Topics

Modules
Files and packages
import
from-import
The Python Standard Library
Third-party packages
pip install
Executing external programs
Managing Python libraries

Hands-on

Using pip
Installing and using ipaddress
Using subprocess to access netsnmp
Using the sockets library for more advanced participants

Paramiko and Netmiko

Topics

SSH
Enabling SSH on devices
Keys
Paramiko versus Netmiko
Example scripts
pexpect

Hands-on

Configuring VLANs from Python

pySNMP

Topics

Gathering facts using previous methods
SNMP review
pySNMP GET
pySNMP and SNMPv3
easySNMP library

Hands-on

Walking a MIB from Python

NETCONF

Topics

What is NETCONF?
Enabling NETCONF on devices
A first ncclient script
Device handlers
get_config
edit_config
copy_config
delete_config
commit
validate
PyEZ
utils_config
utils.sw

Hands-on

Configuration with ncclient
Configuration with PyEZ
Extended JunOS automation coverage for interested participants

Manipulating Configuration Files

Topics

Built-in functions
String handling
Unicode
Sequences
Strings
Lists
Tuples
Dictionaries
TextFSM
Regular expressions
JSON
YAML
XML
YANG
Jinja2
Templates

Hands-on

Using Jinja2 templating with Python to configure network devices

NAPALM

Topics

Getters
Configuration operations
Supported devices
NAPALM transport
Config-replace
Config-merge
Compare config
Atomic changes
Rollback
Example NAPALM scripts

Hands-on

Using NAPALM to gather facts
Using NAPALM for configuration management

REST and RESTCONF

Topics

What is REST?
HTTP methods
GET
POST
cURL
Postman
Python requests library
RESTCONF
RESTCONF example

Hands-on

Modifying a configuration using RESTCONF

Scapy

Topics

What is Scapy?
Scapy in interactive mode
Scapy as a module

Hands-on

Packet crafting from Python

Error Handling

Topics

Errors and exceptions
Exception handling
try
except
Memory management
Garbage collection
Context management
with

Hands-on

Improving Python code

Nornir

Topics

What is Nornir?
Network automation framework
Inventories
Connection management
Parallelization
Nornir architecture
Related libraries

Hands-on

Setting up Nornir
Nornir fact gathering
Nornir tasks

Optional Topics

Topics

Writing your own functions
Writing your own classes
pyntc

Hands-on

Writing reusable code

Why Choose Us

Experience Python for Network Engineers in Saudi Arabia through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from Saudi Arabia or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Python for Network Engineers through face-to-face Classroom Based training in Saudi Arabia. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Python for Network Engineers in Saudi Arabia as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in Saudi Arabia or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.

Why have you chosen us?

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Python for Network Engineers Training in Saudi Arabia

Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

What Is Python?

A Network Example

Python Basics

Functions, Classes and Methods

Libraries and Modules

Paramiko and Netmiko

pySNMP

NETCONF

Manipulating Configuration Files

NAPALM

REST and RESTCONF

Scapy

Error Handling

Nornir

Optional Topics

Why Choose Us

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Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

What Is Python?

A Network Example

Python Basics

Functions, Classes and Methods

Libraries and Modules

Paramiko and Netmiko

pySNMP

NETCONF

Manipulating Configuration Files

NAPALM

REST and RESTCONF

Scapy

Error Handling

Nornir

Optional Topics

Why Choose Us

Online Instructor-Led Training

Classroom Based Training

Onsite Training

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