Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - ACI

Dive into Cisco ACI with CCIE Instructor Jason Lunde!

This comprehensive series, led by certified CCIE Data Center and Routing & Switching expert Jason Lunde, provides a gentle introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). We'll focus on understanding ACI's operation and practical application within the APIC GUI – approximately 9 hours of valuable content!

Perfect for DC v2 Exam Prep: This course is specifically designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for success in the DC v2 exam lab, covering ACI concepts within the exam's scope.

What You'll Learn:

• SDN (Software-Defined Networking): Understand the core principles of SDN and how ACI embodies this paradigm.
• VXLAN: Explore the role of VXLAN in ACI's network virtualization.
• ACI Components: Gain a deep understanding of key ACI components:
  • Spine and Leaf Switches: Learn about the architecture and function of these critical elements.
  • APIC Controllers: Discover how the APIC acts as the central management plane for your ACI fabric.
• ACI Implementation from a Real-World Perspective: Unlike typical courses, we'll walk through a practical ACI infrastructure implementation.
• Key ACI Terminology: Master the essential vocabulary associated with Cisco ACI.
• Networking Constructs: Learn fundamental concepts like bridge domains and contexts within the ACI environment.
• Extending the ACI Domain: Discover how to integrate ACI with existing Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Protocol Integration: Explore the use of popular routing protocols like:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • vPC

Important Note: This course is built using the Cisco ACI 1.2(x) release.