Lesson 2: Network Automation with Python and Ansible – Device Automation, Templates, and Configuration Management

This lesson provides guided coverage of device automation, templates, and configuration management within the Network Automation with Python and Ansible Training.

Topics Covered

• SSH, APIs, libraries, Ansible, templates, inventories, and credentials
• Configuration generation, deployment, validation, backup, and rollback
• Parsing command output, state comparison, compliance, and drift detection
• Reusable functions, modules, playbooks, roles, and workflow design
• Secure secrets handling, access control, and change approvals
• Error handling, idempotency, retries, and audit records
• Automated configuration workflow exercise

Practical Outcome

Learners complete the lesson with a clear understanding of the workflow, the ability to validate the expected result, and a structured approach to common troubleshooting tasks.