{"product_id":"9781587059520","title":"TcL Scripting for Cisco IOS","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA guide to building and modifying Tcl scripts to automate network administration tasks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eStreamline Cisco network administration and save time with Tcl scripting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCisco networking professionals are under relentless pressure to accomplish more, faster, and with fewer resources. The best way to meet this challenge is to automate mundane or repetitive tasks wherever possible. In this book, three Cisco experts show you how to use Tcl scripting for Cisco IOS devices to do just that.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn easy techniques for creating, using, and modifying Tcl scripts that run directly on Cisco network devices from the Cisco IOS command line. The authors first teach basic Tcl commands and concepts for capturing and manipulating data and for querying or controlling Cisco equipment. Building on these core skills, they show you how to write scripts that automate and streamline many common IOS configuration, monitoring, and problem-solving tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors walk through the entire script development process, including planning and flowcharting what you want to accomplish, formatting your code, adding comments, and troubleshooting script errors. They also present many downloadable sample scripts, along with practical guidance for adapting them to your own environment.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhatever your role in managing, monitoring, or securing Cisco IOS networks and equipment, this book will help you get the job done more rapidly and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAutomate routine administration tasks you’ve always performed manually\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInstantly collect and modify IOS router configurations and other data\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWrite Syslog scripts to document failures, monitor network health, collect statistics, and send alarm messages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eImplement automated network performance measurement using IP SLA\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUse the Embedded Event Manager’s event detectors, server, and policies to customize device operation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTrigger preplanned actions to correct problems as they arise\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSimplify policy management using the Tcl script refresh feature\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProtect Tcl script security with digital signatures and PKI\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how Tcl functions within the Cisco IOS environment\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaster Tcl syntax and commands through hands-on practice\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLearn best scripting practices through expert examples\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eQuickly modify this book’s examples for your own environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137904361712,"sku":"9781587059520","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781587059520_p0.jpg?v=1763807535","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781587059520","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}