Policy-based networking transforms how modern data centres are built and scaled. This course teaches participants how to implement and manage Cisco ACI environments using Nexus 9000 Series switches. They will configure fabric, external connectivity, service graphs, and virtualisation integrations through hands-on labs.
Learning Outcomes:
Deploy and manage Cisco ACI fabric and logical constructs
Configure Layer 2/3 external connectivity and contracts
Integrate ACI with VMware vCenter and other VMMs
Implement L4–L7 service graphs and policy-based routing
Administer fabric upgrades, monitoring, and user roles
Key Topics:
ACI logical model: tenants, EPGs, contracts, bridge domains
External network and service integration
VMware vCenter and virtual switch integration
Service graph workflows and policy-based routing
Cisco APIC management and operational tools
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (300-620 DCACI) certification.
The 300-620 DCACI exam is part of the requirements for the Cisco® CCNP® Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certifications. It validates knowledge of Cisco ACI fundamentals, fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration.
Participants will gain hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, including external network and service integration and troubleshooting ACI environments.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
Lesson 1: Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
- What Is Cisco ACI?
- Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware
- Cisco ACI Object Model
- Faults, Event Record, and Audit Log
- Cisco ACI Fabric Discovery
- Cisco ACI Access Policies
Lesson 2: Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
- Cisco ACI Logical Constructs
- Tenant
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding
- Bridge Domain
- Endpoint Group
- Application Profile
- Tenant Components Review
- Adding Bare-Metal Servers to Endpoint Groups
- Contracts
Lesson 3: Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
- Endpoint Learning
- Basic Bridge Domain Configuration ****
Lesson 4: Introducing External Network Connectivity
- Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options
- External Layer 2 Network Connectivity
- External Layer 3 Network Connectivity
Lesson 5: Introducing VMM Integration
- VMware vCenter VDS Integration
- Resolution Immediacy in VMM
- Alternative VMM Integrations
Lesson 6: 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
- Service Graph Configuration Workflow
- Service Graph PBR Introduction
Lesson 7: Explaining Cisco ACI Management
- Out-of-Band Management
- In-Band Management
- Syslog
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Configuration Backup
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Role-Based Access Control
- Cisco ACI Upgrade
- Collect Tech Support
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 Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) With VMware vCenter
- Using VMware Distributed Virtual Switch (DVS)
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