Python Networking 101: Navigating essentials of networking, socket programming, AsyncIO, network testing, simulations and Ansible - Brossura

Windsor, Odette

Brossura

ISBN 10: 8119177134 ISBN 13: 9788119177134

Casa editrice: GitforGits, 2023

Riassunto

Python Networking 101 is the ultimate guide for aspiring network administrators looking to build their network management and automation skills using Python. With a comprehensive and hands-on approach, this book covers the most important aspects of networking, including network fundamentals, network automation, monitoring, security, topology, and testing.

The book begins with an overview of the Python language and its libraries used for networking tasks. Each chapter then focuses on a specific networking task, providing readers with a deep understanding of the topic and practical demonstrations using Python libraries. By the end of each chapter, readers will be well-versed in the execution and implementation of these tasks.

Throughout the book, readers will learn about the best Python libraries network administrators prefer, including Netmiko, Paramiko, SNMP, Flask, AsyncIO, and more. Practical examples and exercises will help them gain hands-on experience working with these libraries to achieve various networking objectives. The book also discusses advanced network automation techniques, providing insights into network automation frameworks, such as Ansible, and how to build custom network automation solutions using Python.

By the end of the book, readers will be equipped with the knowledge to integrate Python with network management tools, making them efficient and effective network administrators.

Key Learnings

• Master Python language and its networking libraries for network administration tasks.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Enhance network security using Python libraries and best practices.
• Get well-versed with Netmiko, Paramiko, Socket, PySNMP, AsyncIO, and SimPy.
• Develop custom network services and interact with RESTful APIs using Python.
• Improve performance with asynchronous programming using AsyncIO in network applications.
• Get hands-on with Ansible to create playbooks and perform every possible network automation.
• Perform network testing and simulation, and analyze results for optimized performance.
• Manage and automate network configuration changes and ensure compliance.
• Leverage advanced network automation techniques and frameworks for efficient administration.

Table of Content

1. Introduction to Python and Networking Libraries
2. TCP, UDP and Socket Programming
3. Working with Application Layer
4. Exploring Network Automation
5. Network Monitoring and Analysis
6. Network Security and Python
7. Working with APIs and Network Services
8. Network Programming with AsyncIO
9. Network Testing and Simulation
10. Network Configuration Management
11. Ansible and Python

Audience

"Python Networking 101" is designed to provide readers with the skills required to excel as a network administrators. The practical approach, coupled with real-world examples, ensures readers can implement the techniques learned in their professional careers. Knowing Python and the basics of computer networks is sufficient, to begin with this book.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: GitforGits
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 8119177134
• ISBN 13: 9788119177134
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 188
• Contatto del produttore: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Lussemburgo