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 Barcelona
Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.
Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.
Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:
- Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
- Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
- See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
- Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
- See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
- Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
- Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
- Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
- Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
- Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
- Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.