ITC 2310 - Network Programmability and IT Infrastructure Automation

3 Credits
Prepare for more complex next-generation networks and information technology infrastructure which is increasingly being configured, monitored, and managed using automation tools. This course helps students transition from traditional network and system administration to management over both API and legacy interfaces using Python scripting and automation tools and frameworks.

Pre-Requisites ITC 2530, with a grade of C or better and ITC 2536

Major Content Areas
Basic Python Programming 40%

Python for Network and IT Infrastructure Automation 30%

Automation Tools and Frameworks for Network and IT Infrastructure Automation 30%

Learning Outcomes
Utilize Python libraries such as requests, netmiko, and ncclient to write Python scripts which automate network and IT infrastructure using REST APIs, SSH, and NETCONF

Utilize automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Gluware, and Nautobot to automate network and IT infrastructure

Develop an awareness of programming languages

Write and document code using PEP guidelines, coding conventions, and best practices

Demonstrate proficiency in basic programming and Python

Create and document a computer program that uses a variety of internal and control structures for manipulating various data types

Explain the concept of infrastructure as code

Compare and contrast the use of REST APIs, SSH, and NETCONF for network automation