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NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.2 Course

  • Duration: 32 Hours
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Course Delivery : E - Learning Access
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Course Overview

The NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects Course delivers focused training for professionals responsible for designing and automating network services. Participants gain a structured understanding of how Cisco NSO enables model-driven automation, lifecycle management, and service orchestration across complex network infrastructures. The course introduces NSO architecture, YANG-based service modeling, and operational workflows that reduce manual configuration and improve consistency. Hands-on labs reinforce real-world tasks such as creating service models, managing device configurations, and integrating NSO into automated network operations.

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Course Details

  • Build foundational expertise in network automation and orchestration using Cisco NSO.
  • Understand model-driven automation and service lifecycle management concepts.
  • Learn how YANG data models enable scalable and consistent network services.
  • Gain hands-on experience creating and managing NSO service packages.
  • Improve operational efficiency through centralized service orchestration.
  • Establish a strong foundation for advanced network automation and DevOps pathways.
  • Ideal for network architects, automation engineers, and software developers.
  • Recommended to have basic knowledge of networking concepts and architectures.
  • Familiarity with programming or scripting concepts is beneficial.
  • No prerequisite certifications required for course participation.
  • Explain Cisco NSO architecture and orchestration principles.
  • Design service models using YANG and NSO templates.
  • Manage device and service lifecycles through NSO.
  • Interact with NSO using APIs and model-driven interfaces.
  • Implement basic automation workflows for multi-vendor networks.
  • Support scalable and consistent network service deployment using NSO.
  • Network Automation Fundamentals: Orchestration concepts and benefits.
  • Cisco NSO Architecture: Components, deployment models, and workflows.
  • YANG and Service Modeling: Data models, templates, and service design.
  • Service Lifecycle Management: Create, modify, and retire network services.
  • Device Management: Configuration management across multi-vendor environments.
  • APIs and Integration: REST, NETCONF, and programmatic access to NSO.
  • Operational Best Practices: Versioning, validation, and troubleshooting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this course?+

Instructor-led modules covering Cisco NSO fundamentals, YANG-based service modeling, automation workflows, and hands-on labs focused on real-world orchestration scenarios.

Is there an associated certification exam?+

This course supports Cisco automation and programmability learning paths, though it may not directly align to a single standalone exam.

Who should enroll?+

Network architects, automation engineers, and developers responsible for designing and automating network services.

How is the course delivered?+

Delivered through instructor-led virtual classroom sessions with structured lessons, guided labs, and real-world automation scenarios.

Do I need prior NSO experience?+

No. The course introduces NSO concepts from the ground up, making it suitable for foundational automation learning.

Is hands-on practice included?+

Yes — guided labs and scenario-based exercises are included to reinforce real-world NSO service modeling and automation tasks.