To get the most out of this book

To get the most out of this book, some basic hands-on network operation knowledge and Python is recommended. Most of the chapters can be read in any order, with the exceptions of chapters 7 and 8, which should be read in sequence. Besides the basic software and hardware tools introduced at the beginning of the book, new tools relevant to each of the chapters will be introduced.

The hardware and software requirements for this book are Python (3.5 onward), Windows, Linux, an Ansible installation, and GNS3 (for testing) or real routers.

You need an internet connection for downloading the Python libraries. Also, basic knowledge of Python and networking is required.