Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC)
Course code
DEVASC
Duration
5 Days, 40 Acad. Hours
Course Overview
Objectives
Prerequisites
Course Outline
Course Overview
The Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) v1.0 course helps you prepare for Cisco® DevNet Associate certification and for associate-level network automation engineer roles. You will learn how to implement basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, and how to implement automation workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructure. The course gives you hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.
Objectives
This course will help you:
- Take advantage of the network when you implement applications to fulfill business needs
- Gain a foundation in the essentials of applications, automation, and Cisco platforms
- Earn 48 CE credits toward recertification
- Prepare for the 200-901 DEVASC exam and join the DevNet Class of 2020
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
And before taking this course, you should have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)
Here are Cisco learning resources that can help you prepare:
- Python Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
- Explore the DevNet Certification area for specific topics and labs related to this course and certification: https://developer.cisco.com/certification/
Course Outline
| Practicing Modern Software Development | Lecture |
| Describing Software Development Process | Self-study |
| Designing Software | Self-study |
| Introducing Network-Based APIs | Lecture |
| Consuming REST-Based APIs | Lecture |
| Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms | Lecture |
| Introducing Cisco Platforms | Self-study |
| Describing IP Networks (ELT only) | Self-study |
| Relating Network and Applications | Lecture |
| Employing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG | Lecture |
| Deploying Applications | Lecture |
| Testing and Securing Applications | Lecture |
| Automating Infrastructure | Lecture |
Lab outline
- 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 (NETCONF) Operations
- Use Cisco Software Development Kit (SDK) and Python for Automation Scripting
- Utilize Bash Commands for Local Development
- Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow
- Construct a Python Unit Test
- Interpret a Dockerfile
- Utilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
- Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitization
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Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC)
Course code:
DEVASC
Duration:
5 Days, 40 Acad. Hours
