Network Management, Automation, and Emerging Technologies

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 fundamental understanding of network protocols is needed.