About Education
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) training provides information about implementing and managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. In this 5-day, intensive lab-based training, you learn the basic components and configuration processes of the Cisco ACI infrastructure, explore connecting the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and understand the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration.
This course helps you prepare for the 300-620 DCACI exam. After passing this exam, you will earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certification and complete the required condensed exam for the CCNP Data Center certification.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that you have the following knowledge and skills before attending this training:
- Information about network protocols, routing and switching
- Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
- Information about Cisco data center architecture
- Familiarity with virtualization basics
Duration of Training
- Classroom Training: 5 days of theoretical lectures and practical laboratory work
- Online Education: 5 days of live virtual lectures and remote labs
Who Should Participate?
Primary Target Audience:
- Network Designer
- Network Manager
- Network Engineer
- System Engineer
- Data Center Engineer
- Consultant System Engineer
- Technical Solution Architect
- Cisco Integrators and Partners
- Field Engineer
Secondary Target Audience:
- Server Administrator
- Network Manager
- Storage Manager
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
Educational Content
- Introduction to Cisco ACI Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
- Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Structures
- Cisco ACI Basic Packet Routing
- Introduction to External Network Connection
- Introduction to VMM Integration
- Integrations from Layer 4 to Layer 7
- Cisco ACI Management Explained
What You Will Gain at the End of Training
When you complete this training you will:
- You will gain the skills to configure, implement, and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode.
- You will develop the competence to perform Cisco ACI integration with external networks and virtual machine managers.
You will have taken an important step in your CCNP Data Center certification journey.
