How to get started with network automation | Interview with Devnet Technical Leader Stuart Clark

How to get started with network automation | Interview with DevNet Technical Leader Stuart Clark Contact Stuart: Twitter: bigevilbeard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuarteclark/ 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. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• --------- Contents of this interview -------- 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 Du'An Lightfoot on Social Media: https://twitter.com/labeveryday Thank you for the support! #LabEveryday #NetworkAutomation #DevNet