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Network Automation with Nautobot: Network Source of Truth and Automation

Network Automation with Nautobot is a Packt guide to building and operating Nautobot as a network source of truth and automation platform. It covers data models, APIs, integrations, Jobs, custom apps, configuration compliance, and remediation. The listing calls for networking, Linux, Python, Jinja2, YAML, and JSON fundamentals, so it is aimed at readers with some technical groundwork rather than complete beginners.

At a glance

Introduces Nautobot as a network source of truth for data-driven network automation.
Covers REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, Nautobot Job Hooks, Git, and Ansible integrations.
Includes custom data models and app development, plus configuration compliance and automated remediation.
Topics range from installation and administration to Jobs and the Nautobot app ecosystem.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage connects network data modeling with automation workflows and extensibility.
Includes both operational topics, such as deployment and administration, and developer-focused APIs, Jobs, and custom apps.
The table of contents includes Git and Ansible integration as well as compliance and remediation.

Cons

The stated prerequisites include networking and fundamentals of Linux, Python, Jinja2, YAML, and JSON, which may make the book challenging without that background.
At 816 pages, it is a substantial reference rather than a short introduction.

Technical specifications

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Publication details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	May 28, 2024
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	816 pages
ISBN-10	1837637865
ISBN-13	978-1837637867

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.03 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.84 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The listing says purchase of either the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook. Confirm that this applies to the specific format and selected listing before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Network engineers and network automation engineers building Nautobot-based source-of-truth workflows.
Software engineers supporting network teams through custom Nautobot Apps.
Readers who already know networking basics and have fundamentals of Linux, Python, Jinja2, YAML, and JSON.

Less suited to

Readers seeking an entry-level guide without prior networking and programming fundamentals.
Readers looking for a short overview rather than detailed coverage of Nautobot deployment, APIs, Jobs, and app development.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes coverage of Nautobot deployment and administration, network data models, REST and GraphQL APIs, webhooks, Jobs, integrations, custom apps, compliance, and remediation.

What background does the listing recommend?

It identifies basic networking knowledge and fundamentals of Linux, Python, Jinja2, YAML, and JSON as needed to get the most out of the book.

Does the book include a PDF eBook?

The listing claims that purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook. Confirm the offer for the selected format before purchasing.

How long is the print edition?

The listed print length is 816 pages.