IP routing, network security, and device automation can powerfully combine to solve real-life business problems. In this course, Automating BGP Routing Security with gRPC, gNMI, and YDK, you’ll first gain insight regarding the business scenario that the remainder of the course will address. This includes a detailed network review, plus some preparatory automation work. Next, you’ll develop Python scripts using Google Remote Procedure Call (gRPC) and gRPC Network Management Interface (gNMI) to automate the injection of routes onto a network device. This course teaches you the core gRPC and gNMI technologies without using pre-made simplification libraries. Last, you’ll see how to solve the business problem a different way, using the YANG Development Kit (YDK). This powerful tool introduces additional structure to your software design. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills necessary to automate network devices using gRPC, gNMI, and YDK. While the use-cases may differ over time, the method by which these tools are deployed remains the same.
Author Name: Nick Russo
Author Description:
Nicholas (Nick) Russo, CCDE #20160041 and CCIE #42518, is an internationally recognized expert in IP/MPLS networking and design. To grow his skillset, Nick has been focused advancing Network DevOps via automation for his clients. Recently, Nick has been sharing his knowledge through online video training and speaking at industry conferences. Nick also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Nick lives in Maryland, USA with his wife, Car… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Reviewing the Business Scenario and Available Resources
  20mins
• Configuring and Monitoring Devices with gRPC
  20mins
• Generalizing Network Management with gNMI
  25mins
• Leveraging the YANG Development Kit (YDK)
  20mins
• Exploring Alternative Automation and Virtualization Products
  11mins