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This course focuses on two major topics: Modern Cisco solution API usage and application deployment strategies. In this course, Consuming Cisco APIs and Understanding Application DevOps, you will gain the ability to deploy, test, and manage applications at a basic level. First, you will learn how to interact with Cisco products through their APIs. This includes products from across the Cisco portfolio, including enterprise networking, data center, service provider, security, and collaboration verticals. Next, you will discover the various application deployment strategies, such as using bare metal, virtual machines, and Docker containers. This includes a discussion around high-level cloud deployment designs. Finally, you will explore how to design and build a basic Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. The course wouldn't be complete without a review of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 vulnerabilities. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the basic skills and knowledge of application deployment and management needed to programmatically manage modern Cisco solutions in production.

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Focuses on integrating modern Cisco solution APIs with application deployment strategies, including using Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Provides foundational knowledge of Cisco product APIs across enterprise networking, data center, service provider, security, and collaboration

Suitable for learners with a basic understanding of Cisco products and solutions who want to enhance their skills in application deployment and management

Covers the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 vulnerabilities, providing insights into common security risks and mitigation strategies

Demonstrates industry-standard practices for deploying and managing applications, including bare metal, virtual machines, and Docker containers

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Learners who complete Consuming Cisco APIs and Understanding Application DevOps will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps is a software development method that emphasizes communication and collaboration between developers and IT operations professionals. As a DevOps Engineer, you may work with a variety of tools and techniques to automate the software development and deployment process. Some of these tools and techniques may relate to what you will learn in this course, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course provides a review of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 vulnerabilities. Thus, it may be helpful to you as you work to protect your organization's systems and networks.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. This course focuses on Cisco APIs and includes products from their enterprise networking vertical. Thus, this course may be helpful to you as you learn about how to use Cisco APIs to manage these enterprise networks.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and implements cloud computing solutions. You would need a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies to be successful in this role. This course may be helpful to you since it discusses high-level cloud deployment designs. Thus, it may be helpful to you since it discusses how to use Docker containers, a popular cloud computing technology.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is tasked with designing, developing, and testing software usually focused on a particular product or domain. This course focuses on modern Cisco APIs and Application DevOps. Thus, if you hope to use Cisco APIs and understand the strategies of deploying your software applications, this course may be helpful to you.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. They use this information to make recommendations that improve business outcomes. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Data Analyst, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and measurement of marketing campaigns. They work with stakeholders to develop marketing strategies, create marketing materials, and track marketing results. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Marketing Manager, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates user manuals, white papers, and other documentation for technical products and services. They work with stakeholders to gather information, organize content, and write clear and concise documentation. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Technical Writer, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Customer Success Manager

A Customer Success Manager is responsible for the onboarding, training, and support of customers. They work with stakeholders to ensure that customers are successful with their products and services. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Customer Success Manager, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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UX Designer

A UX Designer is responsible for the design of user interfaces for websites, apps, and other digital products. They work with stakeholders to understand user needs, create user flows, and design user interfaces that are both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a UX Designer, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and launch of a product. They work with stakeholders to define product requirements, develop product roadmaps, and track product progress. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Product Manager, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects. They work with stakeholders to define project goals, develop project plans, and track project progress. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Project Manager, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and measurement of sales activities. They work with stakeholders to develop sales strategies, create sales materials, and track sales results. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Sales Manager, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. They use this information to make informed decisions that improve business outcomes. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Data Scientist, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works with stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate those needs into technical requirements. They also work with developers to ensure that the final product meets the business needs. This course focuses on using Cisco APIs. While this may not be directly relevant to the work of a Business Analyst, the course may provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in working with APIs that may be helpful to you as you progress in your career.

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