Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) v 1.2

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA) v1.2 course is an in-depth training program designed for network and data center professionals who want to learn advanced techniques in managing and optimizing Cisco ACI environments. Covering a range of topics from advanced packet forwarding to multi-site deployment, this course equips learners with the skills needed to efficiently administer ACI fabrics and troubleshoot complex scenarios. Through the course modules, participants will delve into endpoint learning optimizations, rogue endpoint control, service graph PBR, and VRF route leaking, among other advanced ACI policies and configurations. Practical labs reinforce the lessons, offering hands-on experience in tasks such as configuring NIC teaming, implementing transit routing, and deploying both multi-pod and multi-site architectures. Completing the DCACIA course will empower learners with the advanced knowledge required to ensure their ACI infrastructure is robust, agile, and secure, ready to support the demands of modern enterprise networks.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and implement advanced packet forwarding mechanisms between Cisco ACI leaf switches.
• Master endpoint learning processes and optimize endpoint learning behavior within the ACI fabric.
• Configure and manage Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming about ACI fabric.
• Implement endpoint loop protection and control rogue endpoints to maintain network stability.
• Utilize advanced Cisco ACI policy configurations and tenant structures for efficient network segmentation and shared services.
• Integrate Layer 3 external connections with ACI using transit routing and VRF route leaking techniques.
• Transition traditional network environments to ACI while comparing network-centric and application-centric models.
• Deploy and manage service graphs with Policy-Based Redirect (PBR) for service chaining and traffic flow customization.
• Set up and manage a Cisco ACI multi-pod deployment, ensuring seamless packet flow and external connectivity across multiple pods.

Course Prerequisites