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Cisco ACI Training: Design and Implement Data Center SDN
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Cisco ACI Training: Design and Implement Data Center SDN

Gain the architectural knowledge and configuration skills required to manage Cisco ACI in production environments.
Highest Rated
New
Created byNetDefense Academy
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core architecture of Cisco ACI and the shift from traditional networking to policy-based Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
  • Initialize and configure an ACI Fabric from scratch, including switch discovery and APIC controller setup.
  • Build a complete ACI logical model including Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups (EPGs).
  • Implement secure external connectivity and automate policy enforcement using L3Out with routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

Course content

8 sections • 49 lectures • 13h 51m total length

  • Introduction (Table of Content)16:11
  • Quick Points About This Learning Journey!0:44
  • Cisco ACI Introduction2:21
  • Why Cisco ACI? Overview of Cisco ACI30:53
  • Resources Download

Requirements

  • A fundamental understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, VLANs, and basic routing/switching logic.
  • Familiarity with Cisco IOS or Nexus CLI is helpful but not strictly required, as this course focuses on the APIC GUI and SDN concepts.
  • Basic knowledge of Data Center environments and virtualization (VMware/ESXi) will provide helpful context for the ACI fabric.
  • No physical hardware is required; we will discuss how to leverage virtual lab environments to practice the configurations shown.

Description

Unlock the Power of Software-Defined Networking with Cisco ACI

The data center is evolving, and traditional CLI-based management is giving way to automation and policy-based infrastructure. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is at the forefront of this revolution. If you are a Network Engineer or a Systems Administrator, mastering ACI is no longer optional—it is a career-defining skill.

This course is designed to take you from the fundamental concepts of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to the advanced configuration of a fully functional ACI Fabric. We strip away the complexity and focus on the logical flow of how ACI actually works in a real-world environment.

What You Will Learn:

  • The ACI Architecture: Understand the Leaf-and-Spine topology and the role of the APIC controller.

  • Fabric Initialization: Step-by-step guidance on discovering switches and setting up the fabric.

  • The Policy Model: Master Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and EPGs (Endpoint Groups).

  • Traffic Control: How to implement Contracts and Filters to secure your East-West and North-South traffic.

  • External Connectivity: Integrating L2 and L3 external networks (L2Out and L3Out).

  • Advanced Topics: A brief look into VMM integration, Micro-segmentation, and Multi-Pod/Multi-Site concepts.

Why Enroll in This Course?

  • Simplified Logic: We use clear analogies and diagrams to explain complex concepts like Anycast Gateways and Hardware Proxy.

  • Job-Ready Skills: Every lecture is designed to give you knowledge you can apply immediately in a professional production environment.

  • Lifetime Access: Get updates as the ACI ecosystem evolves with new firmware and features.

Who This Course Is For:

  • Network Engineers and Architects looking to transition to SDN.

  • Data Center Administrators managing Cisco Nexus hardware.

  • Candidates preparing for Cisco CCNP or CCIE Data Center certifications.

  • IT Professionals interested in infrastructure automation.

Course Goals / Learning Objectives (Bullets)

  • Understand the difference between traditional networking and ACI policy-driven networking.

  • Configure a Cisco ACI Fabric from scratch using the APIC GUI and CLI.

  • Design and implement a multi-tenant environment with strict security isolation.

  • Connect the ACI fabric to the outside world using L3Out (OSPF/BGP).

  • Troubleshoot common fabric discovery and policy enforcement issues.

Who this course is for:

  • Network Engineers and Architects looking to transition from traditional CLI-based management to modern Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
  • Data Center Administrators who need to manage, secure, and scale Cisco Nexus hardware using the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) model.
  • Certification Candidates preparing for the CCNP or CCIE Data Center exams who need a practical, real-world understanding of ACI components.
  • IT Professionals and Systems Integrators responsible for deploying automated, policy-driven infrastructure for enterprise-level organizations.

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