Cisco 300-435 Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions (2026)

Problem-solving session on parsing and manipulating JSON/XML responses from network device APIs.

Learn how to use the ncclient Python library to connect to devices and manage configurations via NETCONF.

Practical explanation of how YANG models define device capabilities and how to browse them on a Cisco device.

Step-by-step guide to making GET, POST, and PATCH requests to modify device configs using RESTCONF.

Downloadable template and script to pull device inventory and health information from Cisco DNA Center.

Real-world script to automate SD-WAN policy changes and monitor device status via the vManage API.

Learn how to securely authenticate your scripts with Cisco platforms like DNA Center and Meraki.

Problem-solving session: Use the Requests library to handle API responses and extract specific data points.

A practical look at building resilient scripts that can handle connection errors and unexpected API responses.

Understand the core concepts of Ansible: inventory, playbooks, modules, and roles in a network context.

Step-by-step guide to creating a playbook that retrieves 'show version' output from multiple Cisco devices.

Learn how to generate device configurations dynamically using Jinja2 templates and Ansible variables.

Real case study: Use the ios_config module to push a standard baseline configuration to your lab switches.

Explore advanced ios_xe modules for managing features and state on modern Cisco enterprise hardware.

Downloadable playbook to automate the creation of site device templates in an SD-WAN fabric.

A practical guide to encrypting sensitive data like passwords and API keys within your Ansible projects.

Common errors and how to fix them, with a focus on connectivity, authentication, and module-specific issues.

Learn the core Terraform workflow: 'init,' 'plan,' and 'apply' for network infrastructure.

Step-by-step guide to provisioning a new site policy and device feature template using the Terraform provider.

Real case study: Use Terraform to onboard a new device and assign it to a network profile in DNA Center.

Best practices for storing your Terraform state file securely and collaborating with a team.

How to write reusable and scalable Terraform code for complex network deployments.

Downloadable templates to configure Meraki SSIDs and VLANs using Terraform provider for Meraki.

Problem-solving session: Using 'terraform validate' and 'fmt' to catch errors before deployment.

A practical discussion on when to use a declarative tool like Terraform versus an imperative one like Ansible.

Integrate Python, Ansible, and APIs to create a full workflow for network provisioning and validation.

Introduction to the nornir framework for concurrent task execution across your network devices.

Learn how to use Postman collections to test API endpoints before writing your Python or Ansible scripts.

Real case study: Set up a pipeline to automatically test and deploy Ansible playbooks when you push to Git.

Step-by-step guide to using TextFSM templates to turn raw CLI output into structured data.

Problem-solving session: Automate complex traffic engineering policies using the vManage API.

Downloadable script to pull wireless client location data and analytics from Cisco CMX/MSE.

A focused review of the exam blueprint, highlighting the most critical APIs and tools you need to know.

Actionable tips for scheduling your exam, managing time, and focusing your final study sessions.

Where to go from here: contributing to the community, building your portfolio, and continuing your learning.