6.0 Automation and Programmability

Automation refers to the use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention, typically by using scripts or other programming tools. Programmability, on the other hand, refers to the capability of a device, system, or application to be controlled or configured through software or other programmatic means, such as APIs or scripting languages. In networking, automation and programmability are becoming increasingly important as they allow network administrators to automate repetitive tasks, increase efficiency, and improve network agility.

6.1 Impact of Automation On Network Management
6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
6.3 Describe controller-based and software defined architectures
- 6.3.a Separation of control plane and data plane
- 6.3.b North-bound and south-bound APIs
6.4 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs
6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
6.7 Interpret JSON encoded data

6.1 Impact of Automation On Network Management

Automation has a significant impact on network management by improving operational efficiency and reducing manual errors. Some of the key ways automation impacts network management include:

1. Streamlined tasks: Automation enables network administrators to automate repetitive tasks such as device configuration, software updates, and network monitoring, freeing up time for more strategic tasks.

2. Improved accuracy: Automated processes are less prone to human error, leading to a reduction in misconfigurations and other mistakes.

3. Increased efficiency: Automated processes can be performed much faster than manual processes, enabling network administrators to complete tasks in a fraction of the time it would take to do so manually.

4. Improved agility: Automation enables network administrators to quickly respond to changing network conditions, making it easier to implement new services or reconfigure existing networks to meet changing requirements.

5. Enhanced scalability: Automated processes make it easier to manage large networks, enabling network administrators to add or remove devices with ease.

Overall, automation is transforming the way networks are managed, making it easier for network administrators to keep pace with the rapidly changing demands of modern networks.

6.0 Automation and Programmability

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6.1 Impact of Automation On Network Management