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Configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches ACI Mode

The Configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI Mode (DCAC9K) v3.0 course is designed for senior engineers and IT professionals who implement and manage Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco® Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) mode. This course covers the key components of the Cisco ACI architecture, along with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco ACI mode and connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services. You will learn how to deploy Cisco ACI security, networking, virtualization, automation, and programmability features on the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches and migrate to a policy-enforced data center.


  • Learn how to deploy the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in Cisco ACI mode to reduce time-to-service delivery and automate network provisioning
  • Gain knowledge and skills to deploy scalable, secure, policy-based management through Cisco’s unique combination of theory and hands-on practice
  • Succeed in today’s demanding data center and cloud operations roles
  • Cisco ACI Overview
    • Cisco ACI Architecture and Building Blocks
    • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Hardware
    • Cisco ACI Access Policies
    • Cisco ACI Logical Constructs
    • Cisco ACI Packet Flow Scenarios
  • Cisco ACI Codes, Delta Releases, and Features
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 1.2
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 1.3
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 2.0
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 2.1
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 2.2
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 2.3
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 3.0
    • Features Presented in Cisco ACI Version 3.1
  • Virtualization, Container, and Third-Party Integration Features
    • Examining VMware Fundamentals
    • Cisco ACI Integration with VMware vCenter
    • Cisco ACI Integration with Cisco AVE
    • Cisco ACI Microsegmentation and Intra-EPG Isolation
    • Cisco ACI Integration with Microsoft SCVMM and Azure Pack
    • Cisco ACI Integration with OVS and OpenStack
    • Cisco ACI Integration with Containers
  • Security and Monitoring Features
    • Cisco ACI L4–L7 Service Insertion
    • Cisco ACI Fabric Security
    • Role-Based Access Control
    • Monitoring, Logging, and Fault Management in Cisco ACI
    • Cisco NetFlow
  • Cisco ACI External Networking
    • Cisco ACI External Connections
    • Cisco ACI External L3 Networks
    • Configuring External L3 Networks
    • Cisco ACI External L2 Networks
    • Configuring External L2 Networks
  • Cisco ACI Fabric Extensions and Interconnections
    • Deployment Options
    • Stretched Fabric
    • Cisco ACI GOLF Deployment
    • Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment
    • Cisco ACI Multi-Site Deployment
    • Migrating Existing Networks to Cisco ACI
  • Fabric Management and Automation
    • Cisco ACI Management
    • Cisco ACI Programmability
    • REST API-Based Automation
    • Cisco ACI Orchestration Solutions
    • Cisco ACI Upgrade and Image Management
  • Common Troubleshooting Scenarios
    • Cisco APIC Access Methods
    • Cisco ACI Troubleshooting Tools Using API
    • Troubleshooting Intra-Fabric Forwarding
    • Troubleshooting L3 Out
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