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Cisco NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300)

The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Advance Python Programmers (NSO300) training continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) training with NSO to include customizing templates with Python programming, Docker deployment, and Nano services. You will learn to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. You will also learn how to manage and scale these services to reduce operation consumption, and increase both security and available physical space, since virtualized network functions (VNFs) replace physical hardware. You will use Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features, and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage virtualized network functions.

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    How you'll benefit

    This training will help you:

    • Tailor a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution for your organization
    • Manage virtualized network functions (VNFs) automated, efficient, and dynamic network functioning

    Who should enroll

    • System engineers
    • System integrators
    • System programmers
    • System administrators
    • Network administrators
    • Solutions designers

    Technology areas

    • Software Defined Networking
    • Service Provider

    Objectives

    After taking this training, you should be able to:

    • Describe the NSO application framework
    • Deploy NSO in Docker
    • Implement Python- and template-based service
    • Describe service lifecycle integration
    • Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for a new service deployment
    • Implement Nano services
    • Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for an existing deployment
    • Describe managed services
    • Implement stacked services
    • Describe how to scale service orchestration
    • Describe the European Telecommunications Standards Institute Management and Orchestration (ETSI MANO) Framework
    • Manage VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC
    • Implement NFV

    Prerequisites

    Before you take this training, we recommend that you have the knowledge and skills obtainable by attending the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) training, plus have knowledge in the following areas:

    • Basic knowledge of the command line of UNIX-like operating systems
    • Basic knowledge of Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF)
    • Basic knowledge of Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modelling
    • Basic knowledge of Python software development

    Outline

    • Discovering the NSO Application Framework
    • Deploying NSO in Docker Containers
    • Developing Python and Template-Based Service
    • Integrating Service Lifecycle
    • Developing a Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for New Service Deployment
    • Developing Nano Services
    • Developing Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for Existing Deployment
    • Introducing Managed Services
    • Implementing Stacked Services
    • Scaling Service Orchestration
    • Discovering the ETSI MANO Framework
    • Managing VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC
    • Orchestrating NFV

    Lab outline

    • Create NSO Docker Environments
    • Create Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) Service Using Premodification Service Callback
    • Implement Nano Services
    • Create an L3VPN Service Using Dynamic ID Allocation
    • Perform an L3VPN Service Upgrade
    • Implement Stacked Services
    • Deploy Link State Advertisement (LSA) Service
    • Integrate Cisco ESC and OpenStack
    • Deploy NFV for Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Service
    • Implement Self-Test Action