This course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco® Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more.
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What you’ll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts
Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs
Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding
Describe external network connectivity
Describe VMM Integration
Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations
Explain Cisco ACI management features
Cisco at DDLS
DDLS is a Platinum Learning Partner and we are the largest provider of authorised Cisco training in Australia, offering a wider range of Cisco courses, run more often than any of our competitors. DDLS has won awards such as ANZ Learning Partner of the Year (twice!) and APJC Top Quality Learning Partner of the Year.
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
Network Designer
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Systems Engineer
Data Center Engineer
Consulting Systems Engineer
Technical Solutions Architect
Cisco Integrators/Partners
Field Engineer
Server Administrator
Network Manager
Storage Administrator
Cisco Integrators and Partners
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us via email on ph.training@ddls.com.ph
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Course subjects
Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
What Is Cisco ACI?
Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware
Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
Cisco ACI Logical Constructs
Tenant
Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
Endpoint Learning
Basic Bridge Domain Configuration Knob
Introducing External Network Connectivity
Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options
External Layer 2 Network Connectivity
Introducing VMM Integration
VMware vCenter VDS Integration
Resolution Immediacy in VMM
Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations
Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph
Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph
Explaining Cisco ACI Management
Out-of-Band Management
In-Band Management
Lab outline
Validate Fabric Discovery
Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Create Access Policies and Virtual Port Channel (vPC)
Enable Layer 2 Connectivity in the Same Endpoint Group (EPG)
Enable Inter-EPG Layer 2 Connectivity
Enable Inter-EPG Layer 3 Connectivity
Compare Traffic Forwarding Methods in a Bridge Domain
Configure External Layer 2 (L2Out) Connection
Configure External Layer 3 (L3Out) Connection
Integrate Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) With VMware vCenter Using VMware Distributed Virtual Switch (DVS)
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
Familiarity with virtualisation fundamentals
The following Cisco courses may help you meet these prerequisites:
The supply of this course by DDLS is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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