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Chapter 1 Introduction to Cisco DevNet Associate Certification |
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Cisco Career Certification Overview |
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Cisco DevNet Certifications |
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Cisco Certified DevNet Associate Certification (DEVASC) |
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Cisco Certified DevNet Professional Certification |
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DevNet Automation Exchange |
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Chapter 2 Software Development and Design |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Software Development Lifecycle |
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Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern |
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Cloning/Initiating Repositories |
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Adding and Removing Files |
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Pushing and Pulling Files |
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Chapter 3 Introduction to Python |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Getting Started with Python |
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Understanding Python Syntax |
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Integers, Floating Point, and Complex Numbers |
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Getting Input from the User |
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The Mighty print() Function |
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Flow Control with Conditionals and Loops |
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Chapter 4 Python Functions, Classes, and Modules |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Using Arguments and Parameters |
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Object-Oriented Programming and Python |
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Working with Python Modules |
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The Python Standard Library |
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Importing Your Own Modules |
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Useful Python Modules for Cisco Infrastructure |
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Chapter 5 Working with Data in Python |
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Comma-Separated Values (CSV) |
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JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) |
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Extensible Markup Language (XML) |
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YAML Ain't Markup Language (YAML) |
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Chapter 6 Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) |
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Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) |
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Synchronous Versus Asynchronous APIs |
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Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs |
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RESTful API Authentication |
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Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) |
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Remote-Procedure Calls (RPCs) |
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Chapter 7 RESTful API Requests and Responses |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Uniform Resource Locator (URL) |
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Deep Dive into GET and POST |
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Tools Used When Developing with Webbooks |
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Rate Limiting and Monetization |
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Rate Limiting on the Client Side |
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REST API Debugging Tools for Developing APIs |
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Chapter 8 Cisco Enterprise Networking Management Platforms and APIs |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Chapter 9 Cisco Data Center and Compute Management Platforms and APIs |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Building Blocks of Cisco ACI Fabric Policies |
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Chapter 10 Cisco Collaboration Platforms and APIs |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Introduction to the Cisco Collaboration Portfolio |
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) |
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Cisco Collaboration Endpoints |
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API Options in the Cisco Collaboration Portfolio |
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Listing All My Meetings Meeting |
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Setting or Modifying Meeting Attributes |
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xAPI Session Authentication |
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Getting the Current Device Status |
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Setting Device Attributes |
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Registering an Event Notification Webbook |
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Room Analytics People Presence Detector |
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager |
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Accessing the AXL SOAP API |
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Using the Zeep Client Library |
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Chapter 11 Cisco Security Platforms and APIs |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Cisco's Security Portfolio |
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Potential Threats and Vulnerabilities |
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Firepower Management Center APIs |
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Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) |
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Listing All Vulnerabilities |
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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) |
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Creating an Endpoint Group |
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Creating an Endpoint and Adding It to a Group |
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The Data, Sample, and IOC APIs |
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Chapter 12 Model-Driven Programmability |
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Chapter 13 Deploying Applications |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Application Deployment Models |
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Essential Characteristics |
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Application Deployment Options |
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Application Deployment Methods |
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Bare-Metal Application Deployment |
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Cloud-Native Applications |
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Containerized Applications |
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Putting DevOps into Practice: The Three Ways |
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First Way: Systems and Flow |
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Second Way: Feedback Loop |
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Third Way: Continuous Experimentation and Learning |
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Chapter 14 Application Security |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Identifying Potential Risks |
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Common Threats and Mitigations |
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Open Web Application Security Project |
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Using Nmap for Vulnerability Scanning |
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Basic Nmap Scan Against an IP Address or a Host |
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Tiers of Securing and Protecting |
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Data Integrity (One-Way Hash) |
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Secure Development Methods |
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Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) |
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Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs) |
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Chapter 15 Infrastructure Automation |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Controller Versus Device-Level Management |
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Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Pipelines |
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Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) |
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Cisco Modeling Labs/Cisco Virtual Internet Routing Laboratory (CML/VIRL) |
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Python Automated Test System (pyATS) |
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Chapter 16 Network Fundamentals |
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Chapter 17 Networking Components |
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Network Diagrams: Bringing It All Together |
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Software-Defined Networking |
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Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN) |
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Common Networking Protocols |
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
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Network Address Translation (NAT) |
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) |
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Network Time Protocol (NTP) |
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Layer 2 Versus Layer 3 Network Diagrams |
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Troubleshooting Application Connectivity Issues |
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Chapter 19 Final Preparation |
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Tools for Final Preparation |
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Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on the Website |
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Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online |
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Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline |
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Chapter-Ending Review Tools |
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Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study |
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Appendix A Answers to the "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz Questions |
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Appendix B DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901 Official Cert Guide Exam Updates |
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Glossary |
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