
This instructor-led course introduces you to the fundamentals of Cisco device automation using Perl scripts. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will gain an understanding of how to use the Perl scripting language to monitor, provision, upgrade, and test Cisco network devices running Cisco IOS Software.
The course is designed to allow the students to build upon their work as they progress through each section. This leaves students with completely functional scripts that they can continue using after the course for the basis of their own scripts.
Write Perl scripts that access Cisco networking devices using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Access and manage Cisco devices using Perl scripts connected using a remote terminal server
Write Perl scripts to monitor devices using Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), SNMP, remote ping, or IP service-level agreement (SLA)
Parse command line output
Make use of Perl modules
Perform configuration managerment on Cisco devices using Perl scripting
Perform operating system upgrades on devices running Cisco IOS Software using Perl scripting
This course is for technical professionals who need to know how to automate networks built using Cisco routers and switches.
The following are considered the primary audience for this course:
Network engineers
Have a basic to intermediate understanding of UNIX.
This course uses Perl and UNIX but is not meant as an introduction to either technology. Students should already be familiar with these technologies.