Build expertise in Cisco ACI and modern data center automation.

Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) to simplify data center operations and accelerate application delivery. Develop practical skills in Cisco ACI fabrics, policy-based networking, external connectivity, virtualization integration, and automated infrastructure management.

  • Why get trained: Gain hands-on experience implementing Cisco ACI environments and managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches to support scalable, automated, and policy-driven data center operations.
  • Why it matters: Organizations are modernizing data centers to support cloud adoption, virtualization, automation, and application-centric networking, increasing demand for professionals with Cisco ACI expertise.
  • Who should attend: Network engineers, data center engineers, systems engineers, technical solutions architects, network administrators, Cisco partners, field engineers, and IT professionals responsible for data center infrastructure.

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Overview

Verify your ability to deploy and manage the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure mode.

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) training introduces you to the implementation and management of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode.

The intensive training covers the key components and procedures you need to know to understand, 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.

This training prepares you for the 300-620 DCACI v1.1 exam, which certifies your knowledge of working with Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management. After you pass 300-620 DCACI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certification and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification.

This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards Cisco recertification.

Skills Covered

After taking 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

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
  • Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
  • Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
  • Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals

These are the recommended Cisco learning offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:

Target Audience

  • Network Designer
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Data Center Engineer
  • Consulting Systems Engineer
  • Technical Solutions Architect
  • Cisco Integrators/Partners
  • Field Engineer
  • Server Administrator
  • Network Manager
  • Storage Administrator
  • Cisco integrators and partners

Course Curriculum

Course outline

  • 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

Lab Outline

  • Validate Fabric Discovery
  • Configure NTP
  • Create Access Policies and vPC
  • Enable Layer 2 Connectivity in the Same 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 Connection
  • Configure External Layer 3 (L3Out) Connection
  • Integrate Cisco APIC with VMware vCenter Using VMware VDS

 

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Exam & Certification

300-620 DCACI Exam: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure.

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACI 300-620) exam is a 90-minute exam that is associated with the following Cisco certifications:
  • CCNP Data Center Certification
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation
This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management. The course, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI), helps candidates to prepare for this exam.

Training & Certification Guide

Technology advances are generating more data than ever before, by enabling new applications and businesses that connect everything—people, devices, and machines. With intent-based networking, data center teams can take advantage of automation to scale and secure their infrastructure. To capitalize on these opportunities, today’s data center professionals need a broader range of skills and deeper focus in strategic technology areas. The CCNP Data Center certification program gives you exactly that breadth and depth.

The Cisco CCNP Data Center certification is designed to help you prove your skills in the ever-changing landscape of data center technologies. The certification covers core technologies and a data center focus area of your choice. You choose where you want to focus. You choose where to take your career.

Among the industry’s most widely recognized and respected certifications, CCNP sets you apart. It tells the world you know what you are doing. In addition, completing any CCNP certification exam earns you a Cisco® Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your  accomplishments along the way.

  • Show the world you know your stuff with a high-value certification
  • Customize your certification to your technical focus
  • Position yourself for advancement in the fast-paced world of data center technologies
  • Add data center automation skills to your areas of expertise
  • Earn a Specialist certification for passing any CCNP exam – core or concentration
  • Qualify for the CCIE Data Center lab exam by passing the CCNP core exam
  • Link that CCNP certification badge to all your social media profiles

The CCNP Data Center certification program prepares you for today’s professional-level job roles in data center technologies. One of the industry’s most respected certifications, CCNP validates the core knowledge you need while providing the flexibility to choose a focus area.

To earn CCNP Data Center, you pass two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.

  • The core exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.0
    (350-601 DCCOR), focuses on your knowledge of data center infrastructure including network,
    compute, storage network, automation, and security. You can prepare for this exam by taking the training course, Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR).
  • Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as design, troubleshooting, application-centric infrastructure, storage, and automation. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking corresponding Cisco training courses. Choose your CCNP Data Center concentration exam from these options:

– Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID)
– Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-615 DCIT)
– Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (300-620 DCACI)
– Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (300-625 DCSAN)
– Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions (300-635 DCAUTO)

The CCNP Data Center certification and training program provides real-world, job-focused skills in key areas. CCNP Data Center validates the knowledge you need to excel in your job.

Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: English

Price: $300 USD

This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including:

  • ACI Fabric Infrastructure
  • ACI Packet Forwarding
  • External Network Connectivity
  • Integrations
  • ACI Management
  • ACI Anywhere

Frequently Asked Questions

This course will help you:

  • Gain the skills and hands-on practice integrating the enhanced, automated capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode for quicker application deployment
  • Get the knowledge for protocols, solutions and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level data center job roles
  • Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

The 300-620 DCACI exam certifies your knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management.

After you pass 300-620 DCACI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certification and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Data Center certification.

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