Study Guide 300-435 ENAUTO: Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions Certification Exam

It begins with an overview of network programmability and automation, contrasting traditional networking methods with software-defined networking (SDN), and introduces essential tools like APIs and model-driven programmability. The guide then delves into Python programming, emphasizing its application for network automation, with practical scripts and usage of popular networking modules like Netmiko, Paramiko, and Requests.

Chapters focused on Cisco's tools, such as Cisco DNA Center, SD-WAN vManage, and Meraki, explore their automation capabilities. Practical exercises are included to demonstrate how to use these APIs for automating tasks such as policy configurations and troubleshooting. The guide also covers telemetry, NETCONF, and RESTCONF, providing readers with in-depth knowledge of model-driven telemetry and device configuration automation.

It concludes with a focus on troubleshooting automation workflows, integration with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab, and version control using Git and GitHub. Through detailed explanations and real-world use cases, the guide prepares readers for success in automating Cisco enterprise networks, equipping them with the practical knowledge required to excel in the 300-435 ENAUTO exam and beyond