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CPNAE-101 Exam Topics and Domains
CPNAE-101 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Scapy, NCClient, NETCONF, SNMP, and more.
Requirements and Systems Engineering
Requirements Engineering
Describe requirements engineering based on IEEE 29148-2018
Systems Concepts
Describe systems concepts related to network engineering
DevOps and Development Models
Describe DevOps and systems development models
Python Programming Fundamentals
Data Types
Plan and implement the use of data types
Logical Constructions
Plan and implement the use of logical constructions
Looping Constructions
Plan and implement the use of looping constructions
File Operations
Plan and implement access to files for read and write operations
Built-in Functions
Plan and implement the use of built-in functions
Custom Functions
Plan and implement the use of custom functions
Libraries and Modules
Select and implement Python libraries and modules
Network Device Management
Networking Libraries and Tools
Select and implement networking libraries and tools
Application Libraries and Tools
Select and implement application libraries and tools
Network Management Protocols
Implement network management protocols
Data Structures and Formats
Parse and generate data in various formats
Network Monitoring and Analysis
Network Traffic Monitoring
Monitor network traffic using the scapy library
PCAP File Processing
Process PCAP files for network analysis
Performance Metrics Collection
Gather performance metrics related to networking devices and systems
Security Configuration Validation
Validate network security configuration based on policies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CPNAE-101 earns the CPNAE certification. It sits in the Network Automation track.
- CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator Foundation wireless certification from same vendor
- CWAP - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Advanced wireless analysis, complements Python skills
- CWDP - Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalWireless design certification, automation opportunities
- 200-901 - DevNet AssociateVendor-specific network automation certification with Python focus
- 300-901 - DevNet Professional Advanced Cisco network automation and programmability
- JNCIA-DevOps - Juniper Networks Certified Associate - DevOpsJuniper-focused automation and DevOps practices
- NSE 7 - FortiGate AutomationSecurity automation with Python for Fortinet devices
- Python Institute PCAP - Certified Associate in Python ProgrammingDeepen Python programming skills beyond networking
- Python Institute PCPP - Certified Professional in Python Programming Advanced Python programming certification
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
- Python 3.x 3.12+ CPNAE focuses on Python 3.x fundamentals; latest features may not be exam-critical but good to know • Release date: 2024-10-02
- NETCONF/RESTCONF RFC 6241/8040 Core protocols for model-driven automation covered extensively in Domain 3 • Release date: Standards-based
- YANG Data Models RFC 7950 Understanding YANG models essential for NETCONF/RESTCONF automation • Release date: Standards-based
- Nornir Framework 3.x Modern automation framework covered in exam; parallel execution focus • Release date: 2023-2024
Who should take this exam?
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with network devices (routers, switches, access points)
- Basic programming knowledge helpful but not required