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What's Included With This Class?
365 Day neXT Learning Membership
Video Reference Library
Online Discussion Forums
Tech Talk Webinars
Goal-Based Learning Paths
Your neXT membership includes…
- A 365 Day neXT Learning Membership is included with the class, giving you access to the below resources. Join thousands of other neXT members in your learning journey!
- Video Reference Library: Thousands of recorded topics, many of which relate to the official technology curriculum, broken down into short, consumable videos. These videos are all on-demand and searchable by subject or course name. Get access to content and recordings from the entire technology stack, not just this class!
- Online Discussion Forums: Technical discussion boards are available for you to interact with SLI instructors, SME’s, and other neXT Learning members. You can leave questions and expect to see quick responses as discussion boards are monitored daily.
- Tech Talk Webinars: SLI hosts a series of technical webinars quarterly. These are virtual, interactive sessions for customers, instructors & SME’s to engage on a variety of topics, driven by our members. Sessions are recorded and archived for future viewing. Session Types: Delta & New Featured Topics, Open Q&A Workshops, Exam Prep & Guidance, Lab Demos. We are always open to new ideas and topics!
- Goal-based Learning Paths: Learning paths are available for members who have a specific end goal in sight. SLI instructors have developed these paths which may contain videos, blogs, articles, or quizzes, combined to help learners meet specific objectives. Example learning paths: CCNA Exam Prep, Scripting for Beginners
Overview
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.
Target Audience
- Network and data center cloud systems architects, as well as server administrators
- Application developers and security engineers as well as virtualization administrators
Prerequisites
It is recommended, but not required, to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course:
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Full Course Outline
- Section 1: Cisco ACI Overview
- Section 2: Cisco ACI Codes, Delta Releases, and Features
- Section 3: Virtualization, Containers, and Third-Party Integration Features
- Section 4: Security and Monitoring Features
- Section 5: Cisco ACI External Networking
- Section 6: Cisco ACI Fabric Extensions and Interconnections
- Section 7: Fabric Management and Automation
- Section 8: Common Troubleshooting Scenarios
- Discovery 1: Explore the Cisco ACI Fabric Inventory
- Discovery 2: Implement Cisco ACI Fabric Connectivity
- Discovery 3: Configure Cisco ACI Logical Constructs
- Discovery 4: Integrate Cisco ACI with VMware Using Native DVS
- Discovery 5: Deploy Cisco ACI Virtual Edge and Microsegmentation
- Discovery 6: Integrate Cisco ASAv with Cisco APIC
- Discovery 7: Configure Role-Based Access Control
- Discovery 8: Explore Cisco ACI Monitoring and Netflow
- Discovery 9: Enable Connectivity to External L3 Networks
- Discovery 10: Enable Connectivity to External L2 Networks
- Discovery 11: Configure Cisco APIC Using REST API
- Discovery 12: Configure Cisco APIC Using Python Scripts
- Discovery 13: Explore Cisco ACI App Center and Cisco ACI Optimize Feature
- Discovery 14: Explore Cisco ACI Troubleshooting Tools
- Discovery 15: Export TechSupport