How to get started with network automation | Interview with DevNet Technical Leader Stuart Clark
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In this video interview with DevNet Advocate and Technical Leader Stuart Clark. Every situation will be different. My goal was to give you my first hand experience. I hope you enjoy this video and please remember to subscribe, like and comment.
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00:00 - Intro
06:22 - Interview starts
08:09 - You've been automating before DevNet right?
09:48 - Did you take baby steps into network automation or you went head-on into automating datacenters?
12:42 - Did you get started with Ansible or python; how did you start your automation journey?
15:05 - For someone looking to get started which tool would you recommend as the easiest to get started?
17:31 - At what point should you delve into python?
22:36 - Should you focus on the correct way to write code or just start learning how to write code?
29:07 - What would you say is a good starting point in terms of activities with commitment on a homelab network?
37:55 - Are there any groups or way to get code reviewed remotely?
40:01 - "Stuart says: Let me know what you're thinking"
41:52 - How do you deal with failure?
44:01 - Have you always been that way, if so, what drives you?
46:53 - For a network engineer, how would you recommend they decide which path to take?
49:57 - Is the traditional network engineer going away?
52:43 - When the traditional toolset for network engineer isn't needed as much, what do you think?
56:05 - Which operating system should you learn?
59:40 - If someone has their CCNP, should they go for automation or go for CCIE?
01:07:55 -How do you decide when it's time to make a career move?
01:11:39 - Have you ever made a move for money?
01:16:03 - How would you handle a situation like that?
01:26:25 - How do you determine your goals now?
01:30:21 - Have you always had that mindset?
01:35:24 - Is there anything you want to say?
01:37:55 - How important has relationships been in your career?
01:41:05 - You know some people are intimidated by our work?
01:42:03 - Outro
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