Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI)

Key Features of Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI)

• Automate IOS XR and other service provider platforms
• Use YANG models, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gRPC
• Integrate with network controllers like Cisco NSO
• Develop playbooks using Ansible for network orchestration
• Perform real-time monitoring using telemetry
• Apply automation to MPLS, BGP, segment routing, and more

Before learning SPAUI, you should have a solid understanding of service provider networking concepts, including routing, switching, and network design. Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible and Python is essential. Knowledge of Cisco platforms, network programmability, and REST APIs will also be beneficial.

Skills Needed Before learning Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI)

• Strong knowledge of service provider routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, ISIS, etc.)
• Basic Python scripting skills
• Familiarity with APIs and data formats (YAML, JSON)
• Understanding of NETCONF, RESTCONF, and model-driven programmability
• Some experience with Linux and automation tools like Ansible

• Overview of service provider automation landscape
• Model-driven programmability with YANG
• Using NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI/gRPC interfaces
• Automating IOS XR and XRd environments
• Working with Cisco NSO for orchestration
• Building and deploying Ansible playbooks
• Collecting data using model-driven telemetry
• Applying automation to Segment Routing and MPLS networks
• Debugging, testing, and validating automation workflows