DCACIA 

The Cisco DCACIA (Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced)

Prerequisites:

Before taking the DCACIA course, you should have:

·     A basic understanding of Cisco ACI.

·     Knowledge of Cisco data center architecture.

·     Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals. Courses like "Implementing the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.0", "Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA©_) v1.0", and "Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0" are recommended to prepare for this advanced course

Course Description:

The DCACIA course covers the integration of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in ACI mode, offering enhanced management and policy framework. It also explores the use of Cisco ACI as a policy-driven solution that integrates software and hardware, and the implementation of Multi-Pod and Multi-Site deployments. Hands-on practice is a key component, focusing on advanced ACI capabilities such as Rogue Endpoint Feature, Transit Routing, VRF Route Leaking, Contracts, and Zoning Rules

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the course, participants will be able to understand advanced fabric packet forwarding, detailed policy and tenant configuration in ACI, Multi-Pod deployment, integrating traditional networks with Cisco ACI, Service Graph Policy-Based Redirect (PBR), and Multi-Site deployment

Ideal For:

The course is primarily designed for network and software engineers interested in automation and programmability within the Cisco ACI environment. It's suitable for roles such as Network Designers, Network Administrators, Systems Engineers, Data Center Engineers, and similar profiles

Course Outline:

The course includes advanced topics like Cisco ACI advanced packet forwarding, advanced policy and tenant configuration, Multi-Pod and Multi-Site deployments, and integrating traditional networks with Cisco ACI. It also covers Service Graph PBR and its requirements, topologies, and tracking options