Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

Goals

- In this training, participants will learn how to deploy and manage the Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches in Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode. The course gives you the knowledge and skills to configure and manage these devices in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and fundamentals of VMM (Virtual Machine Manager) integration. Participants will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course also serves as the preparation for 300-620 DCACI exam (Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure), which leads to CCNP Data Center certification.

Contents

- Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts- Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs- Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding- Introducing External Network Connectivity- Introducing VMM Integration- Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations- Explaining Cisco ACI Management

Prerequisites

- Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching, familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products, understanding of Cisco data center architecture, familiarity with virtualization fundamentals

Study Materials

Participants will receive access to an electronic version of the study materials.