Training: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA)

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Intermediate

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Temptraining

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Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced (DCACIA) Training

Advanced training on Cisco ACI infrastructure

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) training is designed for network professionals looking to master advanced skills in Cisco ACI infrastructure. This hands-on course will teach you how to deploy and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 switches in ACI mode, integrate external networks, and optimize Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. Through practical sessions, you will discover best practices for policy configuration, connectivity management, and more. Whether you are a network engineer, architect, or system administrator, this course will quickly help you develop skills in managing ACI.

Gain expertise in Cisco ACI networks

By taking this course, you will acquire essential skills to handle complex data center environments with advanced management of Layer 4 to Layer 7 network services. This training will help you better understand how Cisco ACI integrates with VMware vCenter and other network solutions. Benefit from a quality course to earn up to 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits and prepare for the 300-630 exam.

Participant profiles

Network engineers
Network architects
System administrators
Data center engineers
Cisco system consultants
Server administrators

Objectives

Master Cisco ACI infrastructure
Configure and manage Nexus 9000 switches in ACI mode
Deploy Cisco ACI policies
Connect ACI to external networks
Integrate VMM with Cisco ACI
Manage Layer 4 to Layer 7 network services

Prerequisites

Knowledge of networking protocols, routing, and switching
Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
Basic virtualization knowledge

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure

What is Cisco ACI?
Cisco ACI topology and hardware
Cisco ACI policy model and logical constructs

Module 2: ACI packet forwarding concepts

Endpoint learning
Basic bridge domain configuration

Module 3: External network connectivity

Cisco ACI external connectivity options
External Layer 2 network connectivity

Module 4: VMM integration

VMware vCenter VDS integration
Resolution immediacy in VMM

Module 5: Layer 4 to 7 integrations

Service appliance insertion without ACI L4-L7 service graph
Service appliance insertion via ACI L4-L7 service graph

Module 6: Cisco ACI management

Out-of-band management
In-band management

Documentation

Digital course material included

Exam

This course prepares you to the 300-630 Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced exam. If you wish to take this exam, please contact our secretariat who will let you know the cost of the exam and will take care of all the necessary administrative procedures for you.

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ITTA is a partner of Temptraining, the continuing education fund for temporary workers. This training fund can subsidize continuing education for anyone who works for an employer subject to the Collective Work Agreement (CCT) Rental of services.

Additional information

Advanced training on Cisco ACI

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) course is a unique opportunity for network professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in Cisco infrastructure. This course covers key concepts such as configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 switches in ACI mode, integrating with external networks, and managing virtualization services. With a practical, real-world approach, this training provides participants with a comprehensive view of managing modern data center infrastructures.

Benefits of Cisco ACI integration

Cisco ACI simplifies network policy management in multi-cloud environments while ensuring reliable and optimized connectivity. By attending this course, you will learn to integrate ACI with external Layer networks and Virtual Machine Managers (VMM), including VMware vCenter. These skills will help you automate network management and offer more flexibility to your network infrastructure.

Preparation for Cisco 300-630 exam

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced certification also prepares you for the 300-630 exam. This certificate validates your expertise in administering ACI infrastructures and Nexus 9000 switches. Once certified, you will demonstrate your mastery of advanced network policies and optimal configurations for managing Cisco data centers. With this course, you will gain both practical skills and professional recognition.