Intro to Network Automation Tutorial
Dates: 22 Feb 2022
Location: APRICOT 2022
Venue: Online
Synopsis
- Does Network Automation mean the same thing to everyone? Especially given the different vendor specific narratives and the diverse set of standards/frameworks.
- This tutorial will:
- Look at the 3xWs of Network Automation (What? Why? and When?), and
- Provide an overview of the two most widely used tools: Salt and Ansible.
Target Audience
- Anyone involved in Network Operations and interested to explore/leverage Network Automation principles and tools.
Pre-requisites
- This tutorial covers the basics of automation.
- It is assumed that the tutorial participants have working knowledge of networking and are familiar with networking protocols.
We recommend the following Academy courses be completed before the start of the tutorial:
- Linux Virtual Lab: https://academy.apnic.net/en/virtual-labs?labId=87395
Workshop topics
- The 3Ws of Automation: What is Automation? Why Automation? When to Automate?
- Picking the right tool.
- Architectural overview of Salt and Ansible (and their suitability for different needs).
Other requirements
- Hardware: It is highly recommended that participants bring their own laptop computers for lab work.
- Software: SSH Client, Telnet Client
Workshop Items
- Agenda (includes links to presentations and schedule)
- Trainers: Md. Abdul Awal (APNIC), Muhammad Moinur Rahman (APNIC Community Trainer)