Training: Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT)

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Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) training

Discover Cisco ACI troubleshooting solutions

The Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) training allows you to master troubleshooting techniques for Cisco ACI infrastructures. This course is designed for experienced engineers looking to deepen their troubleshooting skills. Through a combination of theoretical lessons and hands-on labs, you will learn how to effectively resolve issues related to Cisco Nexus 9000 switches in ACI mode.

The program covers key components of the ACI infrastructure, as well as essential tools for diagnosing and correcting errors. This training will help you optimize the performance of your networks while ensuring seamless integration with hypervisors and cloud services.

Why take this training?

If you have already completed the Cisco ACI implementation training, this course is the perfect next step to enhance your troubleshooting skills. Whether diagnosing issues on layers 2 and 3 or resolving integration problems with VMM services, this training will help you improve the management and performance of your Cisco infrastructures.

Participant profiles

Experienced network engineers
Data center administrators
Network support technicians
Network solution architects

Objectives

Apply troubleshooting methodology on Cisco ACI networks
Troubleshoot logical and physical constructs
Understand and use Cisco APIC for troubleshooting
Troubleshoot endpoint learning
Troubleshoot traffic flows on layers 2 and 3
Resolve layer 4-7 service insertion issues

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of data center infrastructures
Management of Cisco data center switches
Basic programming knowledge
Basic network troubleshooting skills
System or network administration (Linux or Windows)

Course content

Module 1: Cisco ACI troubleshooting methodology description

Review of logical constructs
Review of physical constructs
Troubleshooting approaches for Cisco ACI
Review of VMM/container integration
Review of VMware networking
Cisco ACI APIC and integrated tools

Module 2: Troubleshooting logical and physical constructs

Troubleshooting methodology for logical constructs
Troubleshooting methodology for physical constructs
Troubleshooting Cisco APIC

Module 3: Troubleshooting the Cisco APIC cluster

Verifying the Cisco APIC cluster
Troubleshooting the Cisco APIC cluster
Troubleshooting endpoint learning

Module 4: Layer 2 troubleshooting

VLAN and VXLAN mapping
Traffic flow
Layer 2 unknown unicast flooding
ARP flooding
Spanning Tree and BPDU

Module 5: Layer 3 routing troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Layer 3 connectivity within Cisco ACI
Troubleshooting L3 exits
Layer 3 transit routing

Module 6: VMM integration troubleshooting

Troubleshooting VMware
Verifying blade chassis
Verifying leaves

Module 7: Layer 4-7 service insertion troubleshooting

Layer 4-7 service graph overview
Layer 4-7 service insertion modes
Troubleshooting service insertion with PBR

Documentation

Digital course materials included

Lab / Exercises

Verify endpoints
Examine VLANs
Troubleshoot ACI policies
Troubleshoot CMM integration and external connectivity
Troubleshoot contracts

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Temptraining funding

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

Why take the Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) course?

The Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) training is designed to provide you with the essential skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues in Cisco ACI environments. This course is particularly suitable for experienced network engineers who manage infrastructures based on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series. Through comprehensive learning, you will be able to quickly identify faults and apply fixes on the logical constructs and physical constructs of the network.

During this program, you will learn to use the management and troubleshooting tools provided by Cisco, such as Cisco APIC, as well as advanced debugging techniques for layer 2 and 3 traffic flows. By optimizing your troubleshooting methodology, you will be able to resolve critical issues that may affect the overall performance of the network and connected systems.

Improve your ACI infrastructure performance

If you wish to enhance the efficiency of your Cisco ACI infrastructure, this training is ideal for you. It will provide you with practical knowledge on how to manage and optimize endpoints, troubleshoot policies, and improve integration with VMware environments. By integrating this training into your professional development, you will strengthen your network troubleshooting skills and be able to quickly diagnose anomalies in your ACI infrastructure.

Managing ACI infrastructures is a major challenge for companies aiming to automate their network policies while ensuring high availability. The DCACIT course will teach you how endpoints are managed, how network communication is structured, and how traffic flows can be optimized using best troubleshooting practices. You will also learn how to diagnose layer 4-7 failures, which is crucial for maintaining a secure and high-performing infrastructure.

A training program adapted to modern environments

The Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) training prepares you to manage modern networks in dynamic environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud. By learning how to use the layer 4-7 service graphs, you will be able to integrate and troubleshoot complex services while ensuring reliable connectivity. Whether managing hybrid or cloud-native infrastructures, this training will provide you with all the tools needed to adapt your skills to current market demands.

FAQ

What is Cisco ACI?

Cisco ACI is an advanced network architecture that simplifies network management through a policy-based automated approach. This solution helps optimize data center performance while improving security management.

What are the main benefits of Cisco ACI?

Cisco ACI offers simplified network management, better integration with multi-cloud environments, and reduced manual errors thanks to network policy automation.