Course Duration
5 Days
Cisco
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
was £4,060
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IT Certification Overview
Organisations are increasingly adopting automation to simplify data centre operations, improve consistency, and accelerate service delivery. We believe network automation is essential for modern data centre teams, enabling them to reduce manual effort, minimise configuration errors, and respond more quickly to changing business requirements.
This five-day instructor-led course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to automate Cisco data centre environments using industry-standard tools and technologies. You'll explore programmability concepts, automation frameworks, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and model-driven programmability while developing practical skills that can be applied immediately within production environments.
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I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
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The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
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I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
To gain the maximum benefit from this course, learners should have:
- Good understanding of Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
- Experience working with Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco data centre technologies
- Familiarity with Cisco NX-OS software and basic data centre operations
- Foundational knowledge of Python programming concepts
- Basic understanding of network automation principles and APIs
- Experience with Cisco ACI is beneficial but not essential
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Network engineers responsible for Cisco data centre infrastructure
- Data centre engineers and administrators
- Systems engineers implementing network automation solutions
- Network architects designing programmable infrastructure
- DevOps engineers working with network automation
- Technical consultants supporting Cisco data centre environments
- IT professionals preparing for the Cisco 300-635 DCNAUTO certification exam
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the principles of network programmability and automation within Cisco data centre environments
- Explain how APIs, data models, and automation frameworks support modern infrastructure management
- Configure and use Cisco NX-API, NETCONF, and RESTCONF to automate network operations
- Create and modify Python scripts to automate routine administrative tasks
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform
- Use YANG data models to interact with programmable network devices
- Deploy and manage automation using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
- Validate and test network configurations using Cisco pyATS
- Apply automation techniques to improve operational efficiency and consistency
- Prepare for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation (300-635 DCNAUTO v2.0) certification exam
Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions Course Content
Introduction to Cisco data centre automation
This module introduces the principles of network programmability and explains how automation supports modern data centre operations.
Topics include:
- The evolution of network automation
- Benefits of programmable infrastructure
- Automation use cases
- Day-zero, day-one, and day-two operations
- Automation architecture and workflows
- Overview of Cisco automation solutions
Understanding APIs and programmability
Learn how programmable interfaces enable automated interaction with Cisco platforms.
Topics include:
- API fundamentals
- REST architecture
- JSON and XML data formats
- Authentication methods
- Working with REST APIs
- API documentation and testing
- Best practices for API integration
Working with Cisco NX-API
Develop practical experience using Cisco NX-API for network automation.
Topics include:
- NX-API architecture
- CLI and REST interfaces
- Sending API requests
- Parsing responses
- Automating operational tasks
- Configuration management
- Troubleshooting NX-API communications
Model-driven programmability
Explore standards-based programmability using data models and management protocols.
Topics include:
- Introduction to YANG
- Understanding data models
- NETCONF fundamentals
- RESTCONF fundamentals
- Configuration management
- Operational data retrieval
- Schema validation
- Best practices for model-driven automation
Python for network automation
Build automation scripts using Python to simplify repetitive administrative tasks.
Topics include:
- Python fundamentals for network engineers
- Variables and data structures
- Functions and modules
- Working with APIs
- Parsing JSON data
- Error handling
- Building reusable automation scripts
- Automating configuration tasks
Infrastructure as Code with Ansible
Learn how Ansible enables consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployment.
Topics include:
- Ansible architecture
- Inventory management
- Playbooks
- Roles
- Variables
- Templates
- Automating Cisco Nexus devices
- Configuration validation
- Operational best practices
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Explore declarative infrastructure deployment using Terraform.
Topics include:
- Terraform fundamentals
- Providers
- Resources
- Variables
- State management
- Planning and deployment
- Managing infrastructure lifecycle
- Integrating Terraform into automation workflows
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Learn how Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller simplifies data centre automation and lifecycle management.
Topics include:
- Platform architecture
- Fabric discovery
- Provisioning
- Policy management
- Configuration automation
- Operational monitoring
- Lifecycle management
- Integration with automation tools
Network testing with Cisco pyATS
Improve automation reliability through automated testing and validation.
Topics include:
- Introduction to pyATS
- Testbed creation
- Test scripting
- Automated verification
- Configuration compliance
- Troubleshooting automated deployments
- Continuous validation
- Reporting
Automation design and operational best practices
Bring together the concepts covered throughout the course to design scalable automation solutions.
Topics include:
- Automation strategy
- Change management
- Security considerations
- Source control
- Documentation
- CI/CD concepts for network automation
- Scaling automation across large environments
- Operational governance
- Real-world implementation examples
Exams and assessments
Learners reinforce their knowledge through instructor-led discussions, practical exercises, and hands-on lab activities throughout the course.
This course prepares learners for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation (300-635 DCNAUTO v2.0) certification exam. The exam is not included with the course unless stated otherwise.
Hands-on learning
This course places a strong emphasis on practical application through instructor-led labs.
Learners will:
- Configure programmable Cisco Nexus environments
- Develop Python automation scripts
- Build Ansible playbooks
- Deploy infrastructure using Terraform
- Interact with devices using NX-API, NETCONF, and RESTCONF
- Validate network configurations using Cisco pyATS
- Complete scenario-based exercises reflecting real operational challenges
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