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Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI)
Data centers that rely on automation gain speed, consistency, and a clear operational structure. In this training, participants learn how to apply programmable network components, APIs, and structured workflows in a Cisco environment.
Key topics
- Fundamentals and methods of network automation in the data center.
- Programmable network architectures and controller-based environments.
- REST APIs, Ansible, and automation tools in practice.
- Configuration via data models and orchestration of infrastructure processes.
- Combining NetOps approaches with DevOps principles.
Prerequisite
Those who have already worked with Cisco Data Center solutions and bring basic scripting or automation knowledge can apply what they learn right away.
Target group
This training is aimed at data center engineers, network administrators, and infrastructure architects who design and operate automation solutions in their work environment.
Those who manage Cisco data center environments in a reproducible and automated way gain speed, quality, and operational reliability – this training builds exactly that foundation.
Course content
Course modules at a glance
- Core principles of the Cisco ACI policy model
- Architecture and functionality of the Cisco APIC REST API
- Python scripting for Cisco ACI REST API interaction
- Automating Cisco ACI configurations using Ansible
- Programmability of Cisco NX-OS at a glance
- Initial deployment and Day Zero provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
- On-device automation with Cisco NX-OS
- External control and off-box automation with Cisco NX-OS
- Automating UCS infrastructure with developer tools
- Cisco Intersight: capabilities and use cases
Hands-on lab exercises
- Working with the Cisco APIC web interface
- Exploring the Cisco APIC REST API
- Postman as a tool for the APIC REST API
- Python queries via the Cisco APIC REST API
- Configuring and verifying Cisco ACI using Acitoolkit
- Creating tenants with Cobra and Arya
- Configuration management with Ansible
- Tenant configuration following the NetDevOps approach
- Generating status reports for the infrastructure
- Setting up Power On Auto Provisioning on Cisco Nexus 9000
- Working with Bash and Guest Shell in Cisco NX-OS
- Extending and customizing CLI commands with Python
- Using EEM to trigger Python scripts
- Configuration via NX-API and Python
- Applying NETCONF and YANG for network configuration
- Automating Cisco NX-OS with Ansible
- Managing UCS Manager objects via UCS PowerTool
- Controlling IMC objects in Cisco UCS with UCS PowerTool
- Applying the Cisco UCS Python SDK in practice
- Using the Cisco IMC Python SDK for management tasks
- Implementing Cisco UCS Manager configuration with Ansible playbooks
- Understanding the basics of the Cisco APIC REST API
- Python-based interaction with the Cisco ACI REST API
- Automating Cisco ACI configuration with Ansible
- Getting started with Cisco NX-OS programmability
- Understanding Day Zero provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
- Implementing on-box automation on Cisco NX-OS
- Configuring off-box automation for Cisco NX-OS
- Cisco UCS automation with developer tools
- How Cisco Intersight works and where it is used
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What does DCAUI training cover?
- This training shows how automation technologies are used in the Cisco data center – from APIs and controllers to programmable network structures.
What value does automation bring to the data center?
- Automating workflows saves time, reduces errors, and adds flexibility. Modern data centers become more scalable and easier to operate as a result.
Which technologies and tools are covered?
- Topics include Cisco ACI, APIC, NX-OS, UCS, and automation tools such as Ansible, Python, and REST APIs for data center operations.
What are the strengths of automated infrastructure management?
- Resources are provisioned more quickly, configurations stay consistent, and operational effort decreases – while reliability increases.
Where is Cisco automation in demand?
- The content applies to network operations, data center management, cloud projects, DevOps initiatives, and anywhere Cisco infrastructure is in use.
What background knowledge makes getting started easier?
- Those with experience in Cisco data center solutions and IP fundamentals can directly connect automation concepts to their own working context.
What career opportunities does DCAUI training open up?
- Professionals with automation skills are highly sought after for data center and network projects – and help organizations build scalable, future-ready IT landscapes.
