ATCInfrastructure AutomationData Center NetworkingAutomationNetworking
Learning path

NetBrain Essentials for Network Operators

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 2 hours 50 minutes
Updated Jan 20, 2026

About this learning path

This NetBrain Learning Path is a guided, hands-on journey that teaches network teams how to use NetBrain to build an always-current network digital twin, automate troubleshooting, standardize configuration and compliance through assessments with features such as intents, runbooks, scheduling, and dashboards.

Your instructors

Carl DuboisWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch III, ATC
Ron WhittWorld Wide TechnologyTechnical Solutions Arch III

Prerequisites

  1. Basic understanding of Network Routing Fundamental - Cisco, Arista (OSPF basics - neighbors/adjacencies, areas, LSAs at a high level) BGP basics - (neighbors, iBGP vs eBGP, prefix advertisement)
  2. Basic CLI and Scripting mindset You don't need to be a developer, but being comfortable with: Variables, JSON and REST concepts
  3. Understanding "Intent" and "Golden Config" thinking or mind-set. Knowing what "standard" looks like (ACL baselines or Routing Policy expectations) and Translating that into checks/validation.

What you'll learn

  1. Module 1 – Network Discovery and Dynamic Mapping
  2. Module 2 – No-Code/Low-Code Automation with Network Intent
  3. Module 3 – Assessment and Standardization with Golden Engineering Studio
  4. Module 4 – Rule Discovery, Create Golden Intent with Scheduler and Dashboarding
  1. 1. Discovery and Dynamic Mapping
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Dynamic Maps and the Network Digital Twin
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Network Discovery Topology and Pathing
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  2. 2. NetBrain Golden Standard and Intent-Based Automation
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Golden Assessment - Enforcing Intent at Scale
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentA Day In The Life - How Golden Assessment Could Improve VLAN Management in Your Network
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  3. 3. Assessment and Standardization with Golden Engineering Studio
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Golden Engineering Studio - Assessment & Standardization
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Lab Walkthrough – Discovery, Dynamic Mapping, and Intent-Based Operations
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  4. 4. Hands-On Lab - NetBrain Discovery, Standard Rule, Golden Intent, Scheduler and Dashboard
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentAutomating Compliance with NetBrain Intent-Based Automation - A Guide to the Hands-on Lab
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetBrain Essentials for Network Operations
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  5. 5. Conclusion
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentQuiz
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentLearning Path Complete
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