Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Composite Exam

Course Overview

• This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to prepare network professionals for the rigorous Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Composite Exam. It delves deep into the principles, tools, and methodologies for automating IP networks using Nokia’s Network Services Platform (NSP), ensuring candidates are fully equipped to demonstrate their advanced automation expertise.
• Gain a profound understanding of how to leverage Nokia NSP to programmatically control, manage, and orchestrate complex IP network infrastructures. The curriculum focuses on transforming traditional network operations into highly efficient, automated workflows, aligning with modern software-defined networking paradigms.
• Explore the exam objectives through targeted, high-quality practice exams and scenario-based questions, designed to build confidence and identify specific areas for improvement. This structured approach ensures a thorough review of all critical topics, from data models to automation scripts and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Validate your capability to deploy and maintain automated network services, significantly reducing operational expenditure and accelerating service delivery cycles. This course is your strategic partner in mastering the professional-level competencies required for Nokia’s advanced network automation certification.

Requirements / Prerequisites

• A solid foundation in IP networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and general network architecture. Prior experience with configuring and troubleshooting IP networks is essential for grasping advanced automation topics.
• Familiarity with the Nokia Service Router Operating System (SR OS) command-line interface (CLI) and basic device configuration is highly recommended. Understanding SR OS operations will provide context for NSP’s automation capabilities.
• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems, including navigation, file management, and command-line operations, as many automation tools and environments operate within a Linux context.
• Conceptual knowledge of programming or scripting, particularly Python, will be highly beneficial. While not strictly a coding course, the ability to read and understand simple scripts will aid in comprehending automation logic and API interactions.

Skills Covered / Tools Used

• Nokia NSP Fundamentals and Architecture: Master the core components of Nokia Network Services Platform, including NSP NFM-P (Network Functions Manager-Packet) and NSP NMS (Network Management System), and their roles in end-to-end network management and automation.
• NETCONF and YANG Data Models: Develop proficiency in using NETCONF for secure, programmatic configuration and state management of network devices, along with understanding YANG for defining configuration and state data structures.
• RESTful APIs for Network Programmability: Learn to interact with Nokia NSP and network devices using RESTful APIs, enabling programmatic control, data retrieval, and integration with external automation platforms.
• gRPC and Network Telemetry: Explore high-performance data streaming and monitoring using gRPC, understanding how to collect real-time operational data for advanced analytics, performance optimization, and proactive fault detection.
• Python Scripting for Automation: Acquire practical skills in writing Python scripts to automate various network tasks, including configuration deployment, operational state verification, and orchestrating complex workflows across multiple devices.
• Workflow Automation and Orchestration: Design and implement automated workflows within NSP for tasks like service provisioning, fault resolution, and compliance checking, enhancing operational agility and reducing manual intervention.
• Data Representation (JSON/XML): Understand how to work with JSON and XML data formats for exchanging information between network devices, NSP, and automation scripts, crucial for parsing and manipulating configuration and operational data.
• Automation Troubleshooting and Best Practices: Develop effective strategies for troubleshooting automation scripts and workflows, coupled with learning industry best practices for robust, scalable, and maintainable network automation solutions.

Benefits / Outcomes

• Successfully achieve the Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Certification, validating your expertise and significantly enhancing your professional credibility in the competitive networking industry.
• Gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to design, implement, and manage advanced IP network automation solutions using the Nokia NSP ecosystem, making you a valuable asset to any modern network team.
• Develop the confidence to tackle complex network automation challenges, troubleshoot sophisticated scripts, and integrate diverse network components into cohesive, automated operational frameworks.
• Position yourself for career advancement in high-demand roles such as Network Automation Engineer, DevOps Network Specialist, SDN Architect, or Network Programmability Expert, driving innovation within your organization.
• Contribute to significant improvements in network operational efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate the deployment of new services and features, directly impacting business agility and profitability.
• Master the ability to leverage real-time network insights through telemetry and programmatic interfaces, enabling proactive network management and performance optimization, leading to more stable and reliable network services.

PROS

• Comprehensive Exam Preparation: Offers targeted, high-quality practice exams and materials specifically aligned with the official Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Composite Exam objectives, maximizing your chances of success.
• Practical Skill Development: Emphasizes hands-on application and scenario-based learning, ensuring you not only understand concepts but can also apply them effectively in real-world network automation environments.
• Career Advancement: Equips you with highly sought-after skills in network automation and programmability, opening doors to advanced roles and opportunities in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
• Deep Dive into Nokia Ecosystem: Provides an in-depth exploration of Nokia’s powerful Network Services Platform (NSP) and its capabilities for IP network automation, offering vendor-specific expertise.
• Boosts Confidence and Identifies Gaps: The practice exam focus is excellent for building confidence, pinpointing weak areas, and enabling focused study, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for the actual test.

CONS

• Requires a significant investment of time and consistent self-discipline to fully grasp the complex technical concepts and practice the automation methodologies presented throughout the course.