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The Cisco DevNet Associate certification caters individuals who perform a developer role. You’ll learn the best practices of modern software development practices, DevOps, and how to securely interact with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to automate existing manual processes with only a few lines of code.
Eligibility
Candidates planning to take the DevNet Associate exam are recommended to have the following experience:
✓ One or more years of experience developing and maintaining applications built on top of Cisco platforms
✓ Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)
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01 Software Development and Design
- Compare data formats (XML, JSON, YAML)
- Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, YAML) to Python data structures
- Describe the concepts of test-driven development
- Compare software development methods (agile, lean, waterfall)
- Explain the benefits of organizing code into methods/ functions, classes, and modules
- Identify the advantages of common design patterns (MVC and Observer)
- Explain the advantages of version control
- Utilize common version control operations with Git
02 Understanding and Using APIs
- Construct a REST API request to accomplish a task given API documentation
- Describe common usage patterns related to webhooks
- Identify the constraints when consuming APIs
- Explain common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs
- Troubleshoot a problem given the HTTP response code, request and API documentation
- Identify the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)
- Utilize common API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys
- Compare common API styles (REST, RPC, synchronous, and asynchronous)
- Construct a Python script that calls a REST API using the requests library
03 Cisco Platforms and Development
- Construct a Python script that uses a Cisco SDK given SDK documentation
- Describe the capabilities of Cisco network management platforms and APIs (Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, ACI, Cisco SD-WAN, and NSO)
- Describe the capabilities of Cisco compute management platforms and APIs (UCS Manager, UCS Director, and Intersight)
- Describe the capabilities of Cisco collaboration platforms and APIs (Webex Teams, Webex devices, Cisco Unified Communication Manager including AXL and UDS interfaces, and Finesse)
- Describe the capabilities of Cisco security platforms and APIs (Firepower, Umbrella, AMP, ISE, and ThreatGrid)
- Describe the device level APIs and dynamic interfaces for IOS XE and NX-OS
- Identify the appropriate DevNet resource for a given scenario (Sandbox, Code Exchange, support, forums, Learning Labs, and API documentation)
- Apply concepts of model driven programmability (YANG, RESTCONF, and NETCONF) in a Cisco environment
04 Application Deployment and Security
- Describe benefits of edge computing
- Identify attributes of different application deployment models (private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and edge)
- Identify the attributes of these application deployment types
- Describe components for a CI/CD pipeline in application deployments
- Construct a Python unit test
- Interpret contents of a Dockerfile
- Utilize Docker images in local developer environment
- Identify application security issues related to secret protection, encryption (storage and transport), and data handling
- 4.9 Explain how firewall, DNS, load balancers, and reverse proxy in application deployment
- 4.10 Describe top OWASP threats (such as XSS, SQL injections, and CSRF)
- 4.11 Utilize Bash commands (file management, directory navigation, and environmental variables)
- 4.12 Identify the principles of DevOps practices
05 Infrastructure and Automation
- Describe the value of model driven programmability for infrastructure automation
- Compare controller-level to device-level management
- Describe the use and roles of network simulation and test tools (such as VIRL and pyATS)
- Describe the components and benefits of CI/CD pipeline in infrastructure automation
- Describe principles of infrastructure as code
- Describe the capabilities of automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Cisco NSO
- Identify the workflow being automated by a Python script that uses Cisco APIs including ACI, Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, or RESTCONF
- Identify the workflow being automated by an Ansible playbook (management packages, user management related to services, basic service configuration, and start/stop)
- Identify the workflow being automated by a bash script (such as file management, app install, user management, directory navigation)
- Interpret the results of a RESTCONF or NETCONF query
- Interpret basic YANG models
- Interpret a unified diff
- Describe the principles and benefits of a code review process
- Interpret sequence diagram that includes API calls
06 Network Fundamentals
- Describe the purpose and usage of MAC addresses and VLANs
- Describe the purpose and usage of IP addresses, routes, subnet mask / prefix, and gateways
- Describe the function of common networking components (such as switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers)
- Interpret a basic network topology diagram with elements such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and port values
- Describe the function of management, data, and control planes in a network device
- Describe the functionality of these IP Services: DHCP, DNS, NAT, SNMP, NTP
- Recognize common protocol port values (such as, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and NETCONF)
- Identify cause of application connectivity issues (NAT problem, Transport Port blocked, proxy, and VPN)
- Explain the impacts of network constraints on applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is Cisco DevNet certification?
Cisco DevNet certification is a way to validate your skills and knowledge in the field of Cisco networking. The certification is designed for software developers, network engineers, data center managers, and IT professionals. Cisco DevNet certification validates your skills and knowledge in the field of Cisco networking. There are three levels of Cisco DevNet certification: Associate, Professional, Expert. The Associate level requires that you have at least two years of experience in one or more disciplines related to Cisco networking. The Professional level requires that you have at least four years of experience in one or more disciplines related to Cisco networking. The Expert level requires that you have at least six years of experience in one or more disciplines related to Cisco networking.
02 Is Cisco DevNet free?
Cisco DevNet is a free service that provides information about Cisco products and technologies. Cisco DevNet is a free service that provides information about Cisco products and technologies. The service is available to individuals, startups, universities, and other organizations that are not Cisco customers.
03 Which is better, CCNA or DevNet?
This is an interesting question. The answer to this question will depend on the person’s goal, interest, and skillset. The CCNA certification is for people who are interested in networking and want to design, implement and maintain LANs and WANs. The DevNet certification is for people who want to develop software and applications.
04 Should I get Cisco DevNet?
DevNet is the Cisco Developer Network. It provides developers with access to technical resources, software updates, and other tools to help them build solutions. The Cisco DevNet program has two levels: the free Developer level and the paid Premier level. The Premier level offers more benefits than the free Developer level, but it also costs more money.
05 What does DevNet stand for?
DevNet is a software company that provides services such as web development, mobile app development, and more.
06 What is a DevNet associate?
The DevNet Associate is a new, full-time position that was created to provide support to the DevNet team. The DevNet Associate will be responsible for providing support for the team by communicating with customers and partners, as well as assisting in the development of content for various events. This position will also help with project management, assisting with event logistics, and working on other projects that are assigned by the manager.
07 What is DevOps and DevNet?
DevOps is a methodology of improving the flow of software development and its deployment. It is a set of practices that help to create a culture where developers and operations work together. DevNet is an organization that helps to promote and facilitate the use of DevOps. They do this by providing information, training, and other resources to help people adopt DevOps in their organizations.
08 How do I get DevNet certified?
DevNet is a certification that is given to individuals, teams, or companies that show expertise in the development of software. There are two ways to get DevNet certified: Attend an accredited course and pass the exam Pass the exam without attending an accredited course To get DevNet certified, you will need to complete either one of these paths: attend an accredited course and pass the exam or pass the exam without attending an accredited course.
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