Your First CCIE Automation Lab: Python, ncclient, and NETCONF on Cisco CML
Building your first CCIE Automation practice lab with Python and NETCONF on Cisco CML takes about 30-60 minutes and gives you a hands-on environment that directly mirrors the exam. The CCIE Automation lab exam (formerly DevNet Expert) is an 8-hour test where you write real code against real devices — and the only way to prepare is by writing real code against real devices. Key Takeaway: The fastest path to CCIE Automation lab readiness starts with a CML topology, three IOS-XE routers with NETCONF enabled, and a single Python ncclient script. Master that foundation first, then expand to RESTCONF, Ansible, and Terraform. ...