Gigamon Programmability and Automation for Network Visibility Engineers (GPNE) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Introduction to Gigamon APIs:

  • Overview of Gigamon's programmatic interfaces.
  • Understanding RESTful APIs and their application to Gigamon.
  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Scripting with Python for Gigamon:

  • Python fundamentals for network automation.
  • Using Python libraries to interact with Gigamon APIs (e.g., Requests).
  • Data parsing and manipulation (JSON, XML).

Automating Gigamon Configuration:

  • Automating device configuration and management.
  • Creating and deploying Gigamon policies programmatically.
  • Automating Gigamon node deployment.

Integration with Network Management Tools:

  • Integrating Gigamon with SIEM, SOAR, and other network monitoring tools.
  • Developing custom integrations using APIs.
  • Using webhooks to trigger external actions.

Advanced Automation Techniques:

  • Developing custom Gigamon scripts for specific use cases.
  • Using Gigamon's automation features for workflow optimization.
  • IaC related concepts relating to Gigamon.

Troubleshooting and Best Practices:

  • Debugging API interactions and scripts.
  • Best practices for Gigamon automation and scripting.
  • Security considerations for Gigamon automation.