Cisco ACI Training Online
The Cisco ACI online course gives hands on training on managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches in Cisco ACI mode and prepare for certification.
in Cisco Data CenterWhat you will learn?
Understanding the components of ACI, including the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and ACI fabric
Learn Fabric discovery, initialization, Tenant, application profile, and endpoint groups (EPG) concepts
Implementing the policy-driven model in ACI, configuring and managing application-centric policies
Implementing and managing multi-site deployments. Inter-site connectivity and policies
Configuring security policies in ACI, and Implementing micro-segmentation and isolation
Incorporating Layer 4-7 services in ACI and configuring service graphs and inserting services into the application path
Different types of migration options with ACI and exploring practical use cases for Cisco ACI
About this course
The Cisco ACI online training will help you learn how to set up and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches in Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode, preparing you for the 300-620 DCACI: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure certification.
"Practical Exposure on Cisco APIC"
This course provides hands-on training for the quicker deployment of Cisco Nexus 9k series switches in ACI mode, including an understanding of Cisco fabric discovery, tenant, application profile, EPGs, and more.
In addition, you will gain industry-relevant skills and knowledge on protocols, solutions, and designs. This ensures that after completing the course, you are prepared for job roles in the data center environment.
Training Schedule
The Cisco ACI course will be conducted in online classes. To make it accessible to working professionals, we will be organizing these classes on weekends, and each class will be 4 hours long.
The training will be completed in 1 month, including the theory classes and hands-on practical training.
If you have any queries about the course syllabus or format, feel free to contact our learning advisors.
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Concepts to Know Before Starting Cisco ACI Training
Before enrolling in the Cisco ACI training, you should be familiar with the following networking concepts:
✓ Understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching
✓ Know about Cisco Ethernet switching products
✓ Have an understanding of Cisco data center architecture
✓ Have a basic understanding of virtualization
List of Hands-on Lab Tasks
The Cisco ACI training is not complete without hands-on training. This online training will teach the following Cisco ACI configurations and operations:
- Lab 01: APIC Initialization
- Lab 02: Accessing the APIC GUI
- Lab 03: Fabric Discovery
- Lab 04: Creating fabric policies
- Lab 05: Creating Access policies
- Lab 06: Creating Tenants, VRF, Bridge Domain
- Lab 07: Creating Application Network Profiles and VRF
- Lab 08: Implement ACI logical constructs such as contracts (filter, provider, consumer)
- Lab 09: Implement bridge domain configuration knob
- Lab 10: Implement Layer 2 out
- Lab 11: Implement Layer 3 out
- Lab 12: Implement Service Graph
- Lab 13: Implement out-of-band and in-band ACI management
- Lab 14: Configuration upgrade and backup
- Lab 15: Configure AAA and RBAC
Why Take Cisco ACI Training Online?
Cisco ACI is a powerful SDN solution that simplifies data center operations and enhances scalability. It enables centralized automation, policy-driven security, and faster application deployment-skills that are increasingly in demand among network professionals.
Now, learning Cisco ACI through online courses or training classes offers flexibility for working professionals. You can learn at your own pace, access sessions anytime, and balance work with skill development.
Benefits of learning Cisco ACI with UniNets online course:
1. Enhances understanding of SDN and data center automation
2. Boosts career opportunities in enterprise networking
3. Prepares for Cisco certification exams
4. Improves troubleshooting and deployment skills
5. Aligns with modern IT infrastructure demands
Who Should Take Cisco ACI Training
If you are working the the following roles, then you must enroll in the Cisco ACI course:
- ● Cisco integrators and partners
- ● Network Managers
- ● Field Engineers
- ● Technical Solutions Architects
- ● Data Center Engineers
- ● Network Engineers
- ● Network Designers
- ● Storage Administrators
- ● Server Administrators
- ● Consulting Systems Engineers
- ● Systems Engineers
Suggested by top companies
Top companies suggest this course to their employees and staff.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of data center infrastructures/architectures
Basic knowledge of protocols, routing, and switching
Understanding of of Cisco Ethernet switching products
Basic understanding of VMware virtualization
Prerequisites
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1.ACI Overview
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The brief overview of the course content
How you can access the Cisco ACI Lab
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Questions and Answers
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Describe ACI topology and hardware
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Describe ACI Object Model
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Describe ACI fabric discovery
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Access
Fabric
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Tenant
Application profile
VRF
Bridge domain (unicast routing, Layer 2 unknown hardware proxy, ARP flooding)
Endpoint groups (EPG)
Contracts (filter, provider, consumer, reverse port filter, vzAny, VRF enforced)
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Describe endpoint learning
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Implement bridge domain configuration knob (unicast routing, Layer 2 unknown
hardware proxy, ARP flooding)
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Implement Layer 2 out (STP/MCP basics and EPG port bindings)
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Implement Layer 3 out (excludes transit routing and VRF route leaking)
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Implement VMware vCenter DVS integration
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Describe resolution immediacy in VMM
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Implement service graph
