Overview
The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced (DCACIA) v1.2 course teaches you how to integrate the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches operating in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure mode.
You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode using an enhanced management and policy framework, together with the protocols that support the underlying fabric. The course explains how Cisco ACI combines software and hardware in a policy-driven solution and how to implement Cisco ACI Multi-Pod and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator deployments.
Hands-on practice covers advanced ACI capabilities including the Rogue Endpoint feature, transit routing, VRF route leaking, contracts and zoning rules, policy-based redirect to Layer 4-7 service nodes, Multi-Pod fabric and Cisco ACI Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator.
The course prepares you for the 300-630 DCACIA exam, which counts toward the CCNP Data Center certification, and earns 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
What You Will Learn
- Explain advanced Cisco ACI fabric packet forwarding.
- Explain advanced Cisco ACI policy and tenant configuration.
- Describe Cisco ACI Multi-Pod deployment.
- Explain the considerations for implementing and integrating traditional networks with Cisco ACI.
- Describe Cisco ACI Service Graph Policy-Based Redirect.
- Describe Cisco ACI Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator deployment.
Who Should Enrol
- 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.
- Project managers.
- Program managers.
Course Outline
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Module 1: Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding
Packet Forwarding Between Leaf Switches
Endpoint Learning
Module 2: Using Advanced Cisco ACI Policy and Tenant Configuration
Layer 3 Outside Transit Routing
Using Tenant Common for Shared Services
Module 3: Implementing Traditional Network in Cisco ACI
Integrating Switched Network with Cisco ACI
Migrating Existing Switched Network to Cisco ACI
Module 4: Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR
Service Graph PBR Overview
PBR End-to-End Packet Flow
Module 5: Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment
Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Overview
Inter-Pod Network Overview
Module 6: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Deployment
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator
How This Course Helps You
- Learn best practices for implementing and managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco ACI mode.
- Use integrated software and hardware solutions to expand data center and cloud network capabilities.
- Apply an application-centric approach to improve automation and flexibility in IT services.
- Automate fabric deployment and configuration.
- Prepare for the 300-630 DCACIA exam.
- Earn 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Cisco ACI.
- Understanding of Cisco data center architecture.
- Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals.
Recommended Cisco Learning
- Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI).
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA).
- Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU).
Certification and Exam Preparation
- Prepares learners for the 300-630 DCACIA exam.
- The exam counts toward the CCNP Data Center certification.
- Earn 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.