Introduction
Welcome to the Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) training program. In today's rapidly evolving networking landscape, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has emerged as a transformative approach to network management, offering unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and automation. Cisco ACI represents a leading SDN solution, designed to simplify network operations, enhance security, and accelerate application deployment in modern data center environments.
This comprehensive training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI environments effectively. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations, participants will gain a deep understanding of ACI architecture, configuration, integration, best practices, and advanced topics.
Objectives
By the end of this training program, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and the role of Cisco ACI in modern data center environments.
- Gain insight into the architecture and components of Cisco ACI fabric.
- Learn how to initialize, configure, and manage ACI fabric and access policies.
- Acquire knowledge of networking concepts in ACI, including external connectivity and integration with virtualization platforms.
- Develop skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving common issues in ACI deployments.
- Explore best practices for deploying and operating Cisco ACI environments.
- Gain exposure to security considerations, scalability, and automation capabilities in ACI.
Target Audience
This training program is suitable for:
- Network Engineers/Administrators interested in gaining expertise in Cisco ACI.
- Data Center Architects and Administrators responsible for designing and managing data center networks.
- IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network automation.
- Anyone involved in the deployment, configuration, or management of Cisco ACI environments.
Training Program Outline
Day 1: Introduction and Architecture Overview
- Introduction to Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Overview of Cisco ACI
- Understanding the ACI Architecture
- Components of ACI Fabric
Day 2: Configuration and Policy Management
- Initializing and Configuring ACI Fabric
- Access Policies in ACI
- Tenants and Application Profiles
- Quality of Service (QoS) in ACI
Day 3: Networking and Integration
- Configuring Networking in ACI
- External Connectivity: Integrating with External Networks
- Integrating with Virtualization Platforms (e.g., VMware)
- Service Insertion and Chaining
Day 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Monitoring Tools and Features in ACI
- Troubleshooting Common ACI Issues
- ACI Faults and Alarms
- Troubleshooting Connectivity and Policy Enforcement
Day 5: Best Practices and Advanced Topics
- Best Practices for ACI Deployment and Operation
- Security Considerations in ACI
- Scaling ACI Fabric
- Automation and Programmability with ACI
About London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.