Course Overview
The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) v1.2 course is an in-depth training program designed for network and data center professionals who want to learn advanced techniques in managing and optimizing Cisco ACI environments. Covering a range of topics from advanced packet forwarding to multi-site deployment, this course equips learners with the skills needed to efficiently administer ACI fabrics and troubleshoot complex scenarios. Through the course modules, participants will delve into endpoint learning optimizations, rogue endpoint control, service graph PBR, and VRF route leaking, among other advanced ACI policies and configurations. Practical labs reinforce the lessons, offering hands-on experience in tasks such as configuring NIC teaming, implementing transit routing, and deploying both multi-pod and multi-site architectures. Completing the DCACIA course will empower learners with the advanced knowledge required to ensure their ACI infrastructure is robust, agile, and secure, ready to support the demands of modern enterprise networks.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand and implement advanced packet forwarding mechanisms between Cisco ACI leaf switches.
- Master endpoint learning processes and optimize endpoint learning behavior within the ACI fabric.
- Configure and manage Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming about ACI fabric.
- Implement endpoint loop protection and control rogue endpoints to maintain network stability.
- Utilize advanced Cisco ACI policy configurations and tenant structures for efficient network segmentation and shared services.
- Integrate Layer 3 external connections with ACI using transit routing and VRF route leaking techniques.
- Transition traditional network environments to ACI while comparing network-centric and application-centric models.
- Deploy and manage service graphs with Policy-Based Redirect (PBR) for service chaining and traffic flow customization.
- Set up and manage a Cisco ACI multi-pod deployment, ensuring seamless packet flow and external connectivity across multiple pods.
Course Prerequisites
To ensure a successful learning experience in the Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) v1.2 course, participants should come prepared with the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of data center networking concepts and technologies.
- Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products and technologies.
- Understanding of virtualization fundamentals and VMware environments.
- Comprehension of networking protocols, routing, and switching principles.
- Prior experience with Cisco Nexus, Cisco MDS switches, and Cisco UCS is beneficial.
- Completion of the following Cisco courses or equivalent knowledge:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
- Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Target Audiance
- Systems Engineers
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
- Technical Solutions Architects
- Cisco Integrators and Partners
- Network Designers and Planners
- Network Managers and Executives
- Professionals preparing for Cisco certification exams in ACI technology
- IT Professionals looking to specialize in network virtualization and data center automation