Course Description

Course Overview

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI) course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement automation solutions in Cisco Service Provider environments. Participants will learn how to leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline service provider operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the management of Cisco Service Provider solutions.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with Cisco Service Provider technologies and architectures.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including IP routing and MPLS.
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals and scripting languages.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web technologies.
• Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of instructor-led lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to virtual lab environments where they can practice implementing automation solutions using Cisco Service Provider platforms and tools. The instructor will provide guidance, demonstrations, and real-world examples to facilitate understanding and practical application of the course material.

Course Outline

Introduction to Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions

   Overview of automation concepts and benefits in Cisco Service Provider

      Introduction to Cisco Service Provider platforms and tools for automation

Understanding the role of APIs and programmability in Service Provider solutions

Automating Cisco IOS-XR

   Configuring and automating device provisioning with APIs

   Implementing automated service activation and configuration management

   Automating network-wide policies and MPLS configurations

Automation of Cisco ASR9K Routers

   Configuring and automating network device provisioning with ASR9K routers

   Implementing automated MPLS and segment routing (SR) configurations

   Automating service provisioning and activation with ASR9K routers

Automation of Cisco SP Network Services

   Configuring and automating network services using NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

   Implementing automation for VPN services and MPLS traffic engineering

   Integrating NSO with external systems and workflows

Automation of Service Provider Workflows

   Implementing automation for service provider workflows using APIs

   Developing custom scripts and applications for Service Provider solutions

   Leveraging automation for reporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and benefits of automation in Cisco Service Provider solutions
• Implement automation solutions for Cisco IOS-XR devices
• Automate network device provisioning and service activation in ASR9K routers
• Configure and automate network services using NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)
• Develop custom scripts and applications for Service Provider workflows
• Utilize automation for reporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Service Provider environments

Labs

The course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in implementing automation solutions for Cisco Service Provider environments. Some of the lab exercises may include:

• Configuring and automating device provisioning with Cisco IOS-XR
• Implementing service activation and configuration management automation
• Automating MPLS and segment routing (SR) configurations with ASR9K routers
• Configuring and automating VPN services and MPLS traffic engineering
• Developing custom scripts and applications for Service Provider workflows
• Troubleshooting and monitoring Service Provider environments using automation tools