Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2

Duration

5 Days

Before taking this offering, you should have:

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

Course Content

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 5-day lab-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.

Course Outline

• Section 1: Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
• Section 2: Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
• Section 3: Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
• Section 4: Introducing External Network Connectivity
• Section 5: Introducing VMM Integration
• Section 6: Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations
• Section 7: Explaining Cisco ACI Management

Who Should Attend

Primary audience includes:

• Network Designer
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Data Center Engineer
• Consulting Systems Engineer
• Technical Solutions Architect
• Cisco Integrators/Partners
• Field Engineer

Secondary audience includes:

• Server Administrator
• Network Manager
• Storage Administrator
• Program Manager
• Project Manager