The Cisco Automation Engineer’s Bible: A Hands-On Guide to Build, Automate, and Optimize Networks Using Python, SDN, DNA

The Cisco Automation Engineer’s Bible
A Hands-On Guide to Build, Automate, and Optimize Networks Using Python, SDN, DNA Center, ACI, REST APIs, and Cisco Platforms
by Adrian M. Trenholm

Have you ever looked at a Cisco network and thought, “There has to be an easier way to manage all this?”
Are you tired of manually configuring devices, repeating the same commands across routers and switches, and wondering if automation could finally free up your time — without breaking everything?

If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, then this book was written for you.

The Cisco Automation Engineer’s Bible isn’t just another technical manual. It’s a conversation with every engineer who’s ready to evolve — from traditional networking into the new world of network programmability, APIs, and automation.


What if you could make your network run itself?
Imagine pushing configurations to hundreds of devices with a single Python script.
Imagine seeing real-time telemetry, orchestrating updates, and troubleshooting across your enterprise in seconds — not hours.
That’s exactly what this book will show you how to do — step by step, using Cisco’s most powerful automation platforms and tools.

You’ll explore:

Python for network engineers — not theory, but practical automation scripts that get real work done.

Cisco DNA Center and ACI APIs — mastering intent-based networking and programmable fabric.

Cisco SDN and SD-WAN integrations — orchestrating and optimizing across distributed infrastructures.

RESTful APIs and JSON — how to make Cisco platforms talk to your code like trusted teammates.

Automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code — the backbone of modern network engineering.

Have you been hearing about DevNet, infrastructure-as-code, or Cisco programmability, but don’t know where to start?
Do you wonder how far automation can actually go — or what you’ll need to learn to stay ahead in the industry?

This book bridges that gap. It’s written for the network professional who’s ready to code, and the developer stepping into networking.
Every chapter takes you from concept to execution, walking through real-world Cisco use cases: provisioning routers, deploying VLANs, automating policy, integrating telemetry, and scaling entire environments.

Why this book?
Because network automation is no longer optional.
Cisco’s world has evolved — from command lines to code, from devices to intent, from manual management to automated intelligence.
And whether you’re a systems engineer, a DevNet professional, or a network architect, you need to speak the language of automation.

The Cisco Automation Engineer’s Bible doesn’t just teach commands — it helps you think like an automation engineer.
It asks the hard questions:

What can I automate today?

What should I never automate?

How do I build reliable, secure, repeatable network workflows?

How do I prove to my boss — or my next employer — that I can transform a network into an intelligent system?


Ready to future-proof your networking career?
If you’re serious about building, optimizing, and automating Cisco environments — this book will become your go-to guide, your daily reference, and your blueprint for mastering modern network engineering.

Stop typing commands. Start coding your network.
Your future as a Cisco Automation Engineer begins here.