Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2 Training & Certification Course
Learn to deploy and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, build policy-driven data center fabrics, integrate virtualization and configure secure external connectivity.
Course Overview
The training covers ACI architecture and fabric discovery, APIC operation, access policies, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, endpoint groups, contracts and endpoint security groups. It also addresses external Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, VMware vCenter integration through VMM domains, management, monitoring, fault handling and role-based access.
Practical activities develop the ability to configure and validate ACI fabrics, apply policy constructs, integrate virtualization environments, configure L3Out connectivity and use operational tools such as Syslog and SNMP.
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Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Data Center Engineers
• Data Center Specialists
• Infrastructure Architects
• Network Administrators
• Cloud Infrastructure Professionals
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Understanding of networking protocols, routing and switching, including STP, MCP and Layer 3 forwarding.
- ✓ Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products and Cisco NX-OS.
- ✓ Knowledge of Cisco data center architecture and core components.
- ✓ Understanding of virtualization fundamentals, specifically VMware vCenter DVS integration.
- ✓ Experience with VXLAN, ACI encapsulation and policy-driven networking concepts.
- ✓ Foundational knowledge equivalent to CCNA.
- ✓ Preparation aligned with the CCNP Data Center track and 300-620 DCACI.
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Cisco ACI Architecture and Fabric
- ACI fabric components
- APIC cluster and fabric discovery
- Spine and leaf architecture
- Initial fabric configuration
Module 2: ACI Policy Model
- Tenants
- VRFs
- Bridge domains
- Application profiles
- EPGs and contracts
Module 3: ACI Connectivity
- Endpoint learning
- Packet forwarding
- External Layer 2 connectivity
- External Layer 3 connectivity
- L2Out and L3Out
Module 4: Virtualization Integration
- VMM domains
- VMware vCenter integration
- Virtual networking concepts
Module 5: ACI Management and Security
- Out-of-band and in-band management
- RBAC
- Syslog and SNMP
- Fault management
Module 6: Operations and Troubleshooting
- Fabric monitoring
- Policy validation
- Connectivity troubleshooting
- Operational best practices
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which certification exam does DCACI prepare for?
It prepares learners for the 300-620 DCACI examination.
What is the duration?
The training is 40 hours over 5 days.
What are the key technologies covered?
Cisco ACI, APIC, Nexus 9000, EPGs, contracts, VRFs, bridge domains, L3Out and virtualization integration are covered.
What are the prerequisites?
Networking, routing and switching knowledge, Cisco data center architecture, virtualization and ACI-related concepts are recommended.
What is the exam format?
Multiple choice.
What practical experience is included?
Learners practise ACI fabric deployment, policy configuration, virtualization integration, external connectivity and operational monitoring.