CCIE Automation Journey

Automate the Network
Secure the Cloud

Deep dives into network automation, cloud infrastructure, and security engineering. From Python & Netmiko to Docker & Kubernetes — real-world solutions for modern infrastructure.

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From low-level network protocols to cloud-scale orchestration

Python & Netmiko
SSH automation with Python, Netmiko, NAPALM, and Nornir.
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Ansible
Agentless network config management at scale with playbooks.
AnsiblePlaybooksRoles
Jinja2 Templates
Dynamic config generation for network devices using Jinja2.
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Docker
Containerizing network tools, labs, and automation workflows.
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Kubernetes
Orchestrating network functions and tools in K8s clusters.
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Terraform
Infrastructure as Code for cloud and network provisioning.
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YANG / NETCONF
Model-driven programmability with YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF.
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AI & MCP
LLMs and MCP integrations for network automation workflows.
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CCIE Automation Journey

Follow along as I work through the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Automation exam — study notes, lab configs, wins, failures, and everything in between.

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