Python Network Programming for Network Engineers (Python 3)

🚀 **Python Network Programming for Network Engineers (Python 3)** 🐍🔗 --- ### Course Overview: **Dive into Python Network Automation with GNS3 and Cisco!** Learn the essentials of network programmability and automation using Python version 3, GNS3, and Cisco IOS. This course is meticulously designed for network engineers who wish to leverage their skills with Python in a network context. Unlike other courses that focus heavily on Python theory without practical application, this course promises to get you hands-on with real-world network programming within the first 20 minutes! --- ### Why Take This Course? **🔑 Practical Skills for Today's Network Engineers:** - **Immediate Application:** Start programming Cisco networks using Python almost instantly, with clear and practical demonstrations. - **Real-World Scenarios:** From configuring multiple VLANs across several switches to setting up OSPF on a router, this course offers a wealth of practical examples. - **Modernize Your Skill Set:** The command-line interface (CLI) era is fading; network programmability using Python and APIs is the future. This course equips you with the tools you need to stay ahead. --- ### What You'll Learn: This course covers a range of Python libraries essential for network automation, including: - **Telnet** & **SSH:** Basic network communication protocols. - **Paramiko:** A Python library that provides both SSH client and SSH server functionality. - **🌟 **Netmiko:** An efficient and flexible paramiko transport interface for automating Cisco devices. - **🌟 **NAPALM:** A data broker framework for managing and automating network devices from multiple vendors. --- ### Course Highlights: - **Hands-On Learning:** Engage with practical examples that demonstrate how to programmatically configure Cisco network devices. - **State-of-the-Art Tools:** Utilize cutting-edge tools like Netmiko and NAPALM to interact with network devices via an API, such as NETCONF or SSH. - **Saves Time and Effort:** Learn techniques that will save you hours of work and prevent rework by providing proven solutions right from the start. --- ### What Our Students Say: 💬 **"Invaluable Knowledge!"** - "Knowing the material from just the first video would have saved me hours of work and rework in the past." 🚀 **"Highly Recommended!"** - "It's the easiest, most fun, and most valuable course I've completed yet on Python Programming for Networking. Love it! Thanks again David!!!" 📚 **"A Comprehensive Course!"** - "Excellent course on Network Programming using Python with lots of practical network configuration examples." 🎉 **"Engaging and Educational!"** - "Great way of explanation.Nice video and inspiring words! Thank you so much David. You are a genius." --- ### Testimonials: - **"A Leap in My Network Automation Skills!"** - "I've been doing network automation for a while, even so, I've learned new things through this course. The instructor starts from a basic example, adding improvements in each step." - **"Python for Networking Made Easy!"** - "A must for all network engineers who want to learn Python!!! I had very 'very' basic programming skills, and couldn't get the bridge between network and programming (mainly Python - since that's where the hype is now), this course was amazing." --- ### Enroll Now! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your networking career with the power of Python. **Join us in this transformative journey and become a network programming pro!** 🌟

🏡 **Global Course Rating:** 4.64 ## Course Overview and Pros: - **Engaging Content**: The course offers clear explanations and the examples provided in videos are good for learning network automation. (Reviewer 1) - **Highly Recommended**: A perfect lecture/course by David, highly recommended for learning Network Automation. (Reviewer 2) - **Brilliant Implementation**: Kudos to David for the brilliant idea and implementation of the course. (Reviewer 3) - **Clear Explanations**: David's explanations are clear and simple to understand for beginners in Python. (Reviewer 4) - **Learning by Doing**: The approach of starting coding immediately and then delving into language fundamentals is effective and practical. (Reviewer 6) - **Great Course**: It's a great course with David being an expert in network automation. (Reviewer 7) - **Positive Learning Experience**: The course content is appreciated, and it's likely to help in applying automation changes to manage networks according to one's requirements. (Reviewer 10 & 14) - **Course Recommendation**: A fantastic course for those wanting to start learning network automation. (Reviewer 6) - **Cultural Impact**: The course is also praised for its impact on a cultural level, inspiring learners to achieve more through coding. (Reviewer 15) ## Course Cons and Areas for Improvement: - **Lack of Exercises**: Some reviewers felt that the course lacked exercises or hands-on activities that could enhance learning beyond just typing along with David's examples. (Reviewer 1) - **Support for CML Issues**: There are concerns about the lack of support for CML, as GNS3 images used in the course may not be compatible with all Linux environments, especially Alpine Linux. (Reviewer 5) - **Shameless Promotion**: A few reviewers pointed out that there was unnecessary promotion for likes and subscriptions within the course content, which is not expected on Udemy. (Reviewer 8) - **Technical Issues**: Some content seemed to be stuck or had issues, and one reviewer experienced a technical dead-end with a solution that required an expensive purchase. (Reviewer 9 & 13) - **Marketing Orientation**: One reviewer felt the course was more of a marketing staging than a network automation course, raising concerns about its educational value. (Reviewer 11) - **Insufficient Explanations**: There were complaints that some sections lacked necessary explanations and code formatting, with repetitive and seemingly unnecessary content. (Reviewers 12 & 13) - **Lack of Regex Content**: One reviewer expressed disappointment for the absence of regex content in the Python basics section. (Reviewer 12) - **Course Structure**: A suggestion to make sections on basic Python as optional courses was made, indicating that some parts could be unnecessary for the course's primary audience. (Reviewer 14) ## General Feedback: - **Engagement and Content**: The majority of reviewers have positive feedback about the course's content and David's engagement with the subject matter. - **Course Structure and Organization**: Some areas of the course could be improved, particularly in terms of providing clear instructions, hands-on exercises, and ensuring compatibility across different environments. - **Teaching Approach**: The course benefits from a mix of foundational teaching followed by practical application, which many find effective. **Note to Future Learners**: While the course has its strengths, it's recommended to be prepared for potential technical issues and to consider supplemental resources or exercises if you desire a more hands-on learning experience.