PYTHON FOR IT
AUTOMATION
LAB
COMPANION
120+ Hands-On Labs, Network Automation Projects, Netmiko Practice, File
Automation & OA Preparation
2026 Edition
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| WGU D522 |
| PYTHON FOR IT AUTOMATION |
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| 120+ Hands-On Labs • Network Automation Projects |
| Netmiko Practice • File Automation • OA Preparation |
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• Python Logo: Golden yellow (#FFD43B) stylized interlocking snakes with
cyan highlight
• Title Text: White (#FFFFFF) bold, modern sans-serif (Montserrat or Roboto)
• Subtitle Text: Light cyan (#90E0EF) with tech-inspired geometric elements
• Network Diagram: Minimalist white/cyan line-art showing routers, switches,
cloud
• Code Snippet: Cyan monospace font on dark translucent overlay showing
Netmiko example
• Border: Thin cyan accent line with subtle glow effect
BACK COVER DESIGN
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| WGU D522 PYTHON FOR IT AUTOMATION |
| LAB COMPANION |
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| Master Python for IT Automation with this comprehensive |
| hands-on lab companion. Designed specifically for WGU |
| D522, this 500+ page resource features: |
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| ✓ 120+ Hands-On Labs from Basics to Advanced Automation |
| ✓ Network Automation with Netmiko & Paramiko |
| ✓ Real-World File Automation & Data Processing |