Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Course
The five-day Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to deploy, configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches operating in Cisco ACI mode. You will explore the Cisco ACI fabric architecture, policy model, application profiles, endpoint groups, contracts, bridge domains and virtual routing and forwarding.
Through instructor-led training and hands-on lab exercises, you will learn how to configure fabric access policies, Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, external networks and Virtual Machine Manager integration. The course also covers Layer 4 to Layer 7 services, management, monitoring, security and system upgrades, while helping you prepare for the Cisco 300-620 DCACI exam and the CCNP Data Center certification pathway.
Course Schedule
5 days
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9:30am - 5:00pm
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Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Onine Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
9:30am - 5:00pm
Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
9:30am - 5:00pm
Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
5 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Online Live
£3,395 per delegate
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Course Code: DCACI
Duration: 5 days
Version: 1.2
Course Overview
The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco® Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course is based on ACI Software v5.2 release.
This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (300-620 DCACI), which leads to CCNP® Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certifications.
This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Target Audience
Individuals who need to understand how to configure and manage a data center network environment with the Cisco Nexus 9000 Switch operating in ACI Mode.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts
- Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs
- Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding
- Describe external network connectivity
- Describe VMM Integration
- Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations
- Explain Cisco ACI management features
Course Content
Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
- What Is Cisco ACI?
- Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware
- Cisco ACI Object Model
- Faults, Event Record, and Audit Log
- Cisco ACI Fabric Discovery
- Cisco ACI Access Policies
Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
- Cisco ACI Logical Constructs
- Tenant
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding
- Bridge Domain
- Endpoint Group
- Application Profile
- Tenant Components Review
- Contracts
Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
- Endpoint Learning
- Basic Bridge Domain Configuration Knob
Introducing External Network Connectivity
- Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options
- External Layer 2 Network Connectivity
- External Layer 3 Network Connectivity
Introducing VMM Integration
- VMware vCenter VDS Integration
- Resolution Immediacy in VMM
- Alternative VMM Integrations
Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations
- Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph
- Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph
- Service Graph Configuration Workflow
- Service Graph PBR Introduction
Explaining Cisco ACI Management
- Out-of-Band Management
- In-Band Management
- Fabric-Wide System Settings
- Syslog
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Configuration Backup
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Role-Based Access Control
- Cisco ACI Upgrade
- Collect Tech Support
Labs
- Validate Fabric Discovery
- Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- Create Access Policies and Virtual Port Channel (vPC)
- Enable Layer 2 Connectivity in the Same Endpoint Group (EPG)
- Enable Inter-EPG Layer 2 Connectivity
- Enable Inter-EPG Layer 3 Connectivity
- Compare Traffic Forwarding Methods in a Bridge Domain
- Configure External Layer 2 (L2Out) Connection
- Configure External Layer 3 (L3Out) Connection
- Integrate Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) With VMware vCenter Using VMware Distributed Virtual Switch (DVS)
Course Prerequisites
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
- Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
- Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
- Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
- Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals
Recommended prerequisites:
- CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
- DCFNDU - Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations
Test Certification
Recommended as preparation for the following exams:
- 300-620 DCACI - Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
Follow On Courses
The following are recommended for further study:
- DCACIA - Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced
- DCACIO - Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting
- DCACIT - Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
Public Schedule
Private Virtual Training (Teams / Zoom)
n/a
Private Onsite Training (at your offices)
n/a
Note
All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
VAT registration number: 450 4347 14
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