Master Cisco ACI for Software-Defined Data Center Transformation

Modern data centers demand agility, automation, scalability, and simplified operations. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) has become the industry's leading Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platform, enabling organizations to automate network operations, accelerate application deployment, and simplify data center management through policy-driven architectures.

At Atmic Networks, we offer the Cisco ACI & Data Center Automation Expert program designed for network engineers, data center professionals, cloud architects, and enterprise infrastructure teams who want hands-on expertise in deploying, managing, and automating Cisco ACI environments.

This training combines in-depth architectural concepts with real-world implementation labs, helping participants gain practical experience in modern Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies.

Why Learn Cisco ACI?

Cisco ACI enables organizations to:

• Simplify Data Center Operations
  • Accelerate Application Deployment
  • Automate Network Provisioning
  • Improve Security & Segmentation
  • Support Hybrid Cloud Architectures
  • Reduce Operational Complexity
  • Enhance Network Visibility & Analytics
  • Enable Policy-Driven Infrastructure

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

• Network Engineers
  • Data Center Engineers
  • Infrastructure Architects
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Virtualization Administrators
  • Enterprise Network Professionals
  • Data Center Consultants
  • IT Professionals Moving into SDN & Automation

What You Will Learn

Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure

• Cisco ACI Architecture & Components
  • Spine-Leaf Topology Design
  • ACI Hardware Platforms & Fabric Discovery
  • Cisco ACI Object Model
  • Policy-Based Networking Fundamentals
  • Fault Management, Event Records & Audit Logs

ACI Logical Constructs

• Tenant Architecture
  • Application Profiles
  • Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
  • Bridge Domains (BD)
  • Endpoint Groups (EPG)
  • Contracts & Filters
  • Provider & Consumer Relationships
  • vzAny & VRF-Level Policy Enforcement

Access & Fabric Policies

• Access Policy Configuration
  • Fabric Policy Implementation
  • Interface Profiles & Policy Groups
  • Leaf & Spine Configuration Models
  • Fabric Security & Operational Policies

Cisco ACI Packet Forwarding

Endpoint Learning & Forwarding

• Endpoint Discovery & Learning
  • Endpoint Database Management
  • Dynamic Endpoint Mobility
  • Policy-Based Forwarding

Bridge Domain Behavior

• Unicast Routing
  • Layer 2 Unknown Hardware Proxy
  • ARP Flooding Control
  • Broadcast & Unknown Traffic Handling
  • Traffic Forwarding Optimization

External Network Connectivity

Layer 2 Connectivity

• Layer 2 Out Configuration
  • EPG Port Bindings
  • STP Fundamentals in ACI
  • MCP (Mis-Cabling Protocol) Operations
  • Layer 2 Service Integration

Layer 3 Connectivity

• Layer 3 Out (L3Out) Design
  • External Routing Integration
  • OSPF Connectivity
  • BGP Connectivity
  • Route Advertisement & Redistribution
  • External Network Access Policies

Cisco ACI Integrations

VMware Integration

• VMware vCenter Integration
  • Distributed Virtual Switch (DVS) Integration
  • Virtual Machine Policy Automation
  • Dynamic Endpoint Mapping

Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)

• VMM Domain Concepts
  • Resolution Immediacy Modes
  • Dynamic Policy Deployment
  • Automated Virtual Workload Provisioning

Service Graph Integration

• Service Graph Fundamentals
  • Firewall Service Chaining
  • Load Balancer Integration
  • Application-Centric Security Policies

Cisco ACI Management & Operations

Management Connectivity

• Out-of-Band Management
  • In-Band Management
  • APIC Administration
  • Fabric Monitoring & Operations

Monitoring & Logging

• Syslog Configuration
  • SNMP Integration
  • Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting
  • Operational Visibility & Reporting

Backup & Recovery

• Snapshot Creation & Management
  • Configuration Export & Import
  • Disaster Recovery Procedures
  • Fabric Recovery Best Practices

Security Administration

• Authentication & Authorization
  • AAA Configuration
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Administrative Domains

Software Lifecycle Management

• ACI Upgrade Planning
  • APIC Upgrade Process
  • Fabric Upgrade Strategy
  • Validation & Rollback Procedures

Cisco ACI Anywhere

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

• ACI Anywhere Architecture
  • Multi-Site Data Center Integration
  • Cloud Connectivity Concepts
  • Application Mobility Across Environments

Automation & Policy Consistency

• Unified Policy Management
  • Centralized Operational Control
  • Application-Centric Deployment Models

Extensive Hands-On Lab Program

This course includes enterprise-grade practical labs covering:

ACI Fabric Deployment Labs

• Fabric Discovery & Initialization
  • APIC Configuration
  • Spine & Leaf Registration
  • Tenant & Application Profile Deployment

Policy & Connectivity Labs

• Bridge Domain Configuration
  • EPG & Contract Implementation
  • Layer 2 Out Deployment
  • Layer 3 Out Deployment

VMware & Integration Labs

• VMware vCenter Integration
  • DVS Deployment & Validation
  • VMM Policy Automation
  • Service Graph Configuration

Operations & Automation Labs

• Syslog & SNMP Configuration
  • Configuration Backup & Restore
  • AAA & RBAC Deployment
  • Fabric Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Real-World Data Center Scenarios

• Multi-Tenant Data Center Design
  • Application Segmentation
  • Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
  • Production Troubleshooting Exercises

What Makes Atmic Networks Different?

• Real Enterprise Data Center Scenarios
  • Extensive Hands-On Labs
  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • Automation-Focused Learning Approach
  • Production-Level Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Industry Best Practices & Design Guidance
  • Continuous Mentor Support
  • Recorded Session Access

Training Outcome

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

✓ Deploy Cisco ACI Fabrics
✓ Design Application-Centric Data Centers
✓ Configure Tenants, VRFs, EPGs & Contracts
✓ Integrate VMware & Virtualized Environments
✓ Implement Layer 2 & Layer 3 Connectivity
✓ Automate Data Center Operations
✓ Manage ACI Security & Access Control
✓ Troubleshoot Enterprise ACI Deployments

Career Opportunities

After completing this training, professionals can pursue roles such as:

• Data Center Network Engineer
  • Cisco ACI Engineer
  • Infrastructure Automation Engineer
  • Cloud Network Architect
  • SDN Specialist
  • Data Center Consultant
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Build the Future of Software-Defined Data Centers

Gain the practical skills required to design, deploy, automate, and operate Cisco ACI environments powering modern enterprise and cloud infrastructures worldwide.

Automate. Simplify. Scale. Transform.