Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods from Pluralsight

If you've ever been frustrated trying to work with new product APIs or sort through outdated code examples, this course is for you. You'll focus on modern Cisco products while sprinkling in some advanced HTTP-related API client techniques.

Even skilled developers have to overcome learning barriers when interacting with new product APIs. In this course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, you will gain the ability to write client-side Python code to perform common operations on a variety of Cisco products. First, you will learn some of the most common HTTP optimizations, such as traversing pages, complying with rate limits, and handling API timeouts/errors. Next, you will dig into a wide variety of Cisco products to perform an equally diverse set of tasks. Some examples include consuming location data from Cisco Meraki, collecting client health from DNA Center, managing Firepower network objects, building an interactive Webex Teams Chat Bot, and many more. Finally, you will explore peripheral topics like HTTP cache optimization and Docker container hosting on Cisco networking products. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Cisco API interaction needed to maximize value from the Cisco equipment deployed in your workplace.

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Course Overview

Introducing API Optimizations and the Cisco Meraki APIs

Collecting Client Health Details from Cisco DNA Center

Working with Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight APIs

Managing Firewall Policies and Chat Bots

Optimizing Content Delivery and Hosting Location

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Uses HTTP concepts to focus on the development of skills in using Cisco APIs

Taught by the experienced instructor, Nick Russo, who has demonstrated excellence in teaching these concepts

Emphasizes the use of Python for working with Cisco APIs

Covers a range of topics, from collecting location data to managing network objects and building interactive chatbots

Provides practical examples and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning

May not be suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of Cisco APIs or Python programming

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods with these activities:

Review HTTP request handling and error handling techniques

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Ensure a solid foundation in HTTP request handling and error handling to minimize disruptions in your API interactions.

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Review the principles of HTTP request handling.
Practice handling common HTTP errors.

Compile a library of Python code snippets for Cisco API interactions

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Create a valuable resource for future reference and collaboration by organizing and documenting Python code snippets.

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Gather Python code snippets from various sources.
Organize the snippets into a logical structure.
Document each snippet with clear explanations and examples.

Explore tutorials on using advanced Python libraries for Cisco API interactions

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Enhance your skills by delving into tutorials that showcase the capabilities of advanced Python libraries for Cisco API interactions.

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Identify relevant Python libraries for Cisco API interactions.
Locate and study tutorials on using these libraries.
Experiment with the libraries in a hands-on environment.

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Attend a workshop on Advanced API-based Methods for Cisco Products

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Deepen your understanding of API-based methods for Cisco products through expert-led workshops.

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Locate and register for a relevant workshop.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions.
Network with other professionals in the field.

Practice using HTTP caching

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Master handling HTTP caching to improve the performance of your Cisco product integrations.

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Review the principles of HTTP caching.
Implement HTTP caching in your client code.

Participate in a study group or discussion forum on Cisco API-based methods

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Engage with peers to exchange knowledge, solve problems, and reinforce your understanding of advanced API-based methods for Cisco products.

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Join or form a study group or discussion forum.
Actively participate in discussions and share your knowledge.

Work with Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight APIs

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Gain hands-on experience with the APIs for managing Cisco UCS and Intersight.

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Set up a lab environment with Cisco UCS and Intersight.
Write Python code to perform common UCS and Intersight operations.
Troubleshoot API integration issues.

Career center

Learners who complete Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on consuming location data from Cisco Meraki.

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Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst, your main job is to analyze an organization's business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on managing firewall policies.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications to enhance the functionality of various software systems. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it teaches you modern Cisco products and sprinkles in advanced HTTP-related API client techniques.

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Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, your role is to analyze data and extract meaningful insights to help businesses make informed decisions. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on collecting client health details from Cisco DNA Center.

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Web Developer

As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites and web applications. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on building an interactive Webex Teams Chat Bot.

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Product Manager

As a Product Manager, your role is to define the vision, roadmap, and feature set for a product or service. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on working with Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight APIs.

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DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, your job is to merge software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to oversee the entire application lifecycle. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it teaches modern Cisco products while sprinkling in some advanced HTTP-related API client techniques.

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Cloud Engineer

As a Cloud Engineer, you are responsible for designing, building, and managing cloud computing systems. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it teaches you how to optimize content delivery and hosting location.

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IT Manager

As an IT Manager, your job is to plan, implement, and manage the information technology (IT) systems of an organization. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on optimizing content delivery and hosting location.

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Technical Writer

As a Technical Writer, your main duty is to create instruction manuals, technical reports, and other documentation to provide information about the design, installation, and use of technical products or services. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on working with Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight APIs.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on managing firewall policies.

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Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer, your primary responsibility is to manage and maintain the computer networks within a company. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it provides training on some of the most common HTTP optimizations, such as traversing pages, complying with rate limits, and handling API timeouts/errors.

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Software Developer

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for the design, coding, implementation, testing, and maintenance of various software applications and systems. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it helps you write client-side Python code to perform common operations on Cisco products.

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Systems Analyst

As a Systems Analyst, you are responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems and applications. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it helps you build a foundation in managing Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight APIs.

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Network Architect

As a Network Architect, you are responsible for designing, planning, and implementing network solutions for organizations. This course, Managing Cisco Products Using Advanced API-based Methods, may be useful to you as it helps you build a foundation in managing firewall policies.

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