This module provides an overview of Cisco ACI, covering its architecture, hardware components, and networking protocols. Learners will gain an understanding of how ACI supports data center management through automation and monitoring capabilities. The content also includes practical insights into health monitoring, fault interpretation, and audit log utilization.

This module guides learners through the setup and navigation of Cisco ACI using both the APIC GUI and CLI. It covers essential tasks such as initial controller configuration, policy setup, and fabric management. Learners will gain hands-on experience with the tools needed to manage Cisco ACI environments effectively.

This module explores the foundational concepts of Cisco ACI tenants, including their role in network management, and covers the setup and configuration of VRFs, Bridge Domains, and subnets. Learners will gain hands-on experience through lab exercises that reinforce key network segmentation and policy management techniques.

This module covers the fundamentals of Interface Policies and Interface Policy Groups (IPG) in Cisco ACI, including their configuration and use in managing network behavior. Learners will gain hands-on experience setting up policies and groups to optimize endpoint connectivity and network efficiency.

This module explores the creation and configuration of Switch and Interface Profiles in Cisco ACI, focusing on how these components enable effective network management and policy deployment. Learners will gain hands-on experience with lab exercises to implement these profiles and understand their role in connecting devices to the ACI fabric. The module also covers the relationships between profiles, selectors, and policy groups for optimized network functionality.

This module covers the configuration and management of VLAN Pools and Domains in Cisco ACI, focusing on network segmentation, traffic management, and practical implementation through labs and knowledge checks.

This module covers the creation and configuration of domains and AAEPs in Cisco ACI, focusing on how these elements enable network communication and policy enforcement within the ACI fabric. Learners will gain hands-on experience in setting up network profiles and understanding their roles in endpoint connectivity.

This module focuses on understanding the fundamentals of Endpoint Groups (EPGs) and Application Profiles in Cisco ACI, including their roles in network segmentation, configuration, and policy management. Learners will gain hands-on experience with setting up EPGs and practicing intra-EPG communication in a lab environment. The module also reinforces key concepts through a knowledge check to ensure comprehension.

This module covers the fundamental concepts of Contracts, Subjects, and Filters in Cisco ACI, explaining how they regulate communication between Endpoint Groups. Learners will gain an understanding of traffic policies, consumer-provider relationships, and the role of specialized contracts like taboo contracts. The content prepares learners to implement and manage network policies effectively.

This module covers configuring and testing inter-EPG communication in Cisco ACI environments, focusing on Layer 3 connectivity, contract definitions, and policy mapping. Learners will gain hands-on experience in setting up and verifying communication between EPGs to ensure secure and efficient network segmentation.

This module covers the configuration of Out-of-Band (OOB) addressing and NTP setup in Cisco ACI, focusing on establishing dedicated management channels and ensuring time synchronization across a data center network. Learners will gain hands-on experience in setting up critical infrastructure components for efficient network management.

This module provides an in-depth look at configuring and managing vPC in Cisco ACI, focusing on redundancy, load balancing, and network reliability. Learners will gain hands-on experience through labs involving port number configurations and troubleshooting techniques. The module also covers key concepts like policies, profiles, and best practices for maintaining virtual port channels.

This module covers the integration of external Layer 2 networks with Cisco ACI fabric, including configuration of external connections, EPG extensions, and bridge domains. Learners will gain practical skills in enabling communication between internal and external network environments.

This module covers the configuration of external Layer 3 domains in Cisco ACI, including routing protocols like MP-BGP and OSPF, and how to integrate them with the ACI fabric for seamless network communication.

This module guides learners through the process of setting up an ACI home lab on VMware ESXi, covering fabric discovery, configuration, and component registration. It provides essential knowledge on prerequisites, network setup, and resource allocation for effective ACI simulator operations.

This module provides hands-on practice in configuring and managing various components of a Cisco ACI fabric, including tenants, VRFs, BDs, switch profiles, interface policies, and VLAN pools. Learners will gain practical skills in network segmentation, policy configuration, and fabric visualization. The content is designed to build a comprehensive understanding of ACI implementation and management.