Overview
You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode providing enhanced management and policy framework, along with the protocols used in the underlying fabric.
The course also covers how to use Cisco ACI as a policy-driven solution that integrates software and hardware, and how to implement Cisco ACI Multi-Pod and Multi-Site deployments. You will gain hands-on practice implementing advanced ACI capabilities such as Rogue Endpoint Feature, Transit Routing, VRF Route Leaking, Contracts and Zoning Rules, Policy Based Redirect to Layer 4–7 Service Node, Multi-Pod Fabric and Cisco ACI®Multi-Site Orchestrator.
Skills Covered
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Explain Cisco ACI advanced fabric packet forwarding
- Explain advanced ACI policy and tenant configuration
- Describe Cisco ACI Multi-Pod deployment
- Explain the details and consideration of implementing and integrating traditional network with Cisco ACI
- Describe Cisco ACI Service Graph Policy-Based Redirect (PBR)
- Describe Cisco ACI Multi-Site deployment
Who Should Attend
- Network designers
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Systems engineers
- Data center engineers
- Consulting systems engineers
- Technical solutions architects
- Field engineers
- Server administrators
- Network managers
- Storage administrators
- Cisco integrators and partners
Course Curriculum
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Basic understanding of Cisco ACI
- Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
- Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals
These are the recommended Cisco learning offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Course Modules
Exam & Certification
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (300-630).
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced v1.0 (DCACIA 300-630) is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI Advanced Implementation certification. This exam tests a candidate’s advanced knowledge and skills of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, management, and troubleshooting. The course, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.
