Network Management, Automation, and Emerging Technologies

Overview

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This course offers a deep dive into advanced network management and the latest technologies transforming IT infrastructure. You'll begin by mastering critical device management protocols like SNMP and Syslog, learning to monitor network performance effectively. These skills are reinforced through hands-on labs, where you will configure SNMPv3, manage logging with Syslog, and understand the differences between these monitoring tools. Next, the course covers Quality of Service (QoS), exploring how to prioritize network traffic and manage congestion. You'll also explore cloud computing and virtualization, essential technologies for scaling network resources efficiently. You’ll learn about traditional IT deployment models, cloud service models, and cloud networking, alongside practical examples of server virtualization and cloud-based networking solutions. This section will empower you to integrate cloud technologies into your network architecture. Finally, the course tackles network automation and programmability, focusing on tools like Python, Git, and Ansible. You'll learn how to automate routine network tasks, optimize configurations, and integrate APIs (REST, SOAP) for scalable, programmable networks. Emerging technologies like Software Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and network virtualization will prepare you for the future of network management, ensuring that you remain competitive in a rapidly evolving field. This course is ideal for network engineers, administrators, and IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in modern network management, automation, and cloud technologies. A foundational understanding of network protocols is needed.

Syllabus

Network Device Management

In this module, we will explore network device management tools like Syslog and SNMP, teaching you how to set up logging and monitoring systems for effective network management.

QoS Quality of Service

In this module, we will cover Quality of Service (QoS), focusing on traffic classification, congestion management, and the use of policing and shaping to improve network performance.

Cloud Computing

In this module, we will introduce cloud computing, covering its core concepts, deployment models, and the advantages it offers for businesses and network infrastructures.

Wireless Networking Fundamentals

In this module, we will cover the fundamentals of wireless networking, including access point configuration, wireless LAN controllers, and key security protocols for wireless networks.

Network Automation and Programmability

In this module, we will explore the growing field of network automation and programmability, focusing on tools like Python and Ansible, and how APIs and SDN simplify network management.