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Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms

The 200-901 certification by Cisco validates expertise in developing applications on Cisco platforms. Focus: Foundational skills in software development, automation, and Cisco platform programmability.

Exam code

200-901 DEV

Duration

120 min

Questions

102

Official Prerequisites

  • Hands-on Python programming experience, including scripting, data structures, and exception handling
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and HTTP methods for network device interaction
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and basic security concepts
  • Experience with automation tools and frameworks (Ansible, Terraform, or Cisco SDKs such as pyATS, NX-API)
  • Access to lab environment or simulators (Cisco devices, VIRL, CML, Eve-NG) for practical exercises
Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms

Targeted Professions

Network Automation Engineer DevOps Engineer Network Engineer Automation Engineer Software Developer (Network Automation)

Domain blueprint

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Focus on understanding software development models, processes, and design principles.
Covers the skills to understand, utilize, and design APIs within Cisco platforms.
Focus on development capabilities and features of Cisco's network platforms.
Emphasizes deploying applications and ensuring their security in Cisco environments.
Covers automating infrastructure management and operations on Cisco platforms.

Domain 5

Infrastructure and Automation

16%
Covers automating infrastructure management and operations on Cisco platforms.

Domain 6

Network Fundamentals

18%
Basics of networking including understanding and configuring network infrastructure.

Study Tip

Practice Python scripting, REST APIs, and Cisco SDKs; build labs with Cisco devices or simulators, automate tasks, and take practice exams.

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