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Implementing Cisco® Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced (DCACIA)
Those already familiar with Cisco ACI can go deeper with DCACIA: from advanced architecture concepts and automation to security strategies for professional data center infrastructures.
Key topics
- Understanding and structuring extended ACI architectures.
- Ensuring network control through policy-based models.
- Automatically configuring and orchestrating hybrid environments.
- Systematically analyzing network issues and optimizing performance.
- Applying security concepts and operational guidelines.
Prerequisite
Basic experience with Cisco ACI and networking technologies is required. Familiarity with software-defined networks or data center infrastructure is beneficial.
Target group
Suitable for IT professionals who develop Cisco ACI environments and are responsible for scalable, secure data center architectures.
After the course, participants can independently implement advanced ACI scenarios and effectively optimize complex data center networks.
Course content
Cisco ACI infrastructure: structure and principles
- What Cisco ACI does and how it is structured
- Architecture, components, and devices explained
Understanding the Cisco ACI Policy Model
- Logical elements and their roles
- Tenant concept and isolation in ACI
Packet forwarding and bridge domain in ACI
- How endpoints are discovered and learned
- Configuring and commissioning bridge domains
External connectivity in Cisco ACI
- Options for external network connections
- Setting up and securing Layer 2 connections
Integrating virtualization platforms into ACI
- Integrating VMware vCenter VDS into the ACI environment
- Configuring direct VMM coupling
Integrating L4 to L7 services into Cisco ACI
- Deploying service appliances without Service Graph
- Integrating service appliances using Service Graph
Administration options in Cisco ACI
- Out-of-band administration outside the main network
- In-band management within the network
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 are the core contents of DCACIA training?
- Key areas include policy design, fabric troubleshooting, multi-pod and multi-site architectures, and the integration of L4–L7 services.
What competencies are developed in DCACIA training?
- Participants strengthen their skills in configuring, operating, analyzing, and optimizing complex ACI environments in realistic data center scenarios.
Which Cisco ACI components are covered in depth?
- In-depth coverage includes APIC, fabric access, endpoint behavior, contracts, service graphs, external network connections, and automation interfaces.
Who benefits most from DCACIA training?
- This training is especially valuable for experienced network and data center professionals who already work with ACI and hold responsibility for design or operations.
How important are troubleshooting and operational security?
- Structured fault diagnosis, performance monitoring, and maintaining stable ACI fabrics are a major focus throughout the training.
What automation and integration topics are included?
- Participants explore REST API usage, scripting methods, and the integration of external systems to streamline data center operations.
How does DCACIA training benefit you in practice?
- With the knowledge gained, participants can confidently plan, reliably operate, and purposefully advance their Cisco ACI infrastructures.
