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Network Automation Expansion is a comprehensive software platform published by Cisco, designed to simplify and modernize network operations by enabling automated, closed-loop control across complex, multivendor environments. It addresses the challenge of managing growing network scale and service velocity by integrating visibility, insights, and action into a unified automation framework. The platform sits at the core of Cisco’s Crosswork suite, supporting end-to-end service lifecycle management from planning to assurance. Key components include Crosswork Network Controller for IP and optical network automation, Network Services Orchestrator for end-to-end service provisioning, Crosswork Hierarchical Controller for multilayer network visualization, Crosswork Workflow Manager for repeatable operational processes, Crosswork Planning for AI-driven capacity forecasting, Evolved Programmable Network Manager for unified domain management, and Network Insights and Traffic Analysis for proactive traffic optimization. This technology is for network engineers, automation architects, and operations teams responsible for managing large-scale, multidomain networks who need to reduce manual intervention, improve service accuracy, and accelerate response to dynamic business demands through reliable, model-driven automation.
Core Architecture
Identify Network Automation core, satellite, and management engine components
Device Protocols
Use SSH, SNMP, TFTP, and Syslog for device communication and monitoring
Operating Systems
Administer Windows Server 2016+ or RHEL 8+ in 64-bit environments
Database Systems
Configure Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL for operational databases
Security Policies
Implement role-based access control and secure credential management
Deployment Lifecycle
Manage installation, horizontal scalability, and disaster recovery workflows
The building blocks every Network Automation Expansion solution is made of
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200-901 CCNAAUTOCCNA Automation
350-901 AUTOCORAutomation Core
300-435 ENAUTOEnterprise Automation
300-635 DCNAUTOData Center Automation
CCNP AutomationCCNP Automation
CCIE AutomationCCIE Automation
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| Criteria | Koenig | ALP Provider | Legacy Provider | Self-Paced Platform | Free Platform |
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| Cisco Certified Trainer | |||||
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| 1-on-1 Private Training | Partial | ||||
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| Official Cisco Courseware | Partial | ||||
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| Any-day Flexi Start | Partial | ||||
| On-site or Fly-me-a-trainer | Partial | ||||
| Global Delivery Reach | Partial | Partial | |||
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| Typical Instructor-Led Price vs Self-Paced Subscription | ~$745 (Instructor-Led) | ~$1,500+ (Instructor-Led) | ~$1,500+ (Instructor-Led) | $15-30/mo (Subscription) | Free |
| Verified Learner Reviews | 18,400+* · 4.9★ | Limited | N/A | Limited | N/A |
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