Application Centric Infrastructure ACI LiveLessons

Application Centric Infrastructure ACI LiveLessons

by Frank Dagenhardt
Released January 2017
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
ISBN: 0134661214

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Video description

5 Hours of Video Training on Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Video instruction on Application Centric Infrastructure concepts, policy, security, and infrastructure architecture

Description

Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) LiveLessons is designed to get you up and running with ACI--Cisco’s Software Defined Networking (SDN) solution and the hottest topic in data center today. In this course, you will gain knowledge through screencasts and demos from an ACI expert so you can get the information you need. This course is a great way to learn about the next generation data center platform that is changing the way customers are deploying network, application, and security services in their enterprise.
Coverage includes
  • Targeted at helping viewers understand and successfully implement and manage the Nexus 9000 in ACI mode li>
  • Explore the monitoring and troubleshooting techniques available in ACI li>
  • Become familiar with integrating services
  • Can be used as both introduction and review of the Nexus 9000 with ACI
  • Provides ACI configuration examples to support the comprehension of abstract concepts
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    Skill Level
    • Beginner to Intermediate
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      What You Will Learn

      Lesson 1: Introduction to ACI
      Lesson 2: Exploring the ACI Dashboard
      Lesson 3: Exploring ACI Basic Mode
      Lesson 4: Exploring ACI Advanced Mode
      Lesson 5: Integration of Virtualization Technologies with ACI
      Lesson 6: Configuring External Fabric Connectivity
      Lesson 7: Integrating L4- 7 Services
      Lesson 8: Application Visibility and Troubleshooting
      Lesson 9: Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
      Lesson 10: Migration Strategies
      Lesson 11: Administrative Considerations
      Lesson 12: Programmability Extras

      Who Should Take This Course

      The target audiences for Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) LiveLessons are working engineers in Enterprise and Service Provider companies who want to incorporate Cisco data center technologies into their businesses; more specifically, candidates who want to learn about Cisco’s “SDN” like architecture, or next generation data center fabrics and how Cisco is addressing this trend in the market.

      Additionally, candidates for other certifications such as CCNP and CCIE Data Center can also use this content to expand their knowledge. Finally, the course can also be very valuable for technicians who desire a solid conceptual background before working with Cisco Nexus 9000 products and solutions.

      About LiveLessons Video Training

      Pearson’s LiveLessons video training series publishes the industry’s leading video tutorials for IT pros, developers, sys admins, devops, network engineers, and certification candidates. LiveLessons feature the highest-quality professional skills training led by recognized author instructors published by Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT certification, programming, development, networking, software skills for the home, office, and business, and more. Your purchase provides you with lifetime online access to the content.
      http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/livelessons

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Application Centric Infrastructure ACI LiveLessons: Introduction
  2. Lesson 1: Introduction to ACI
    1. 1.0 Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Understanding Today’s Data Center
    3. 1.2 Understanding the Role of Orchestration
    4. 1.3 Examining ACI
    5. 1.4 Evaluating ACI Fabric Hardware
    6. 1.5 Understanding APIC Installation Basics
    7. 1.6 Examining Initial Fabric Configuration / Fabric Bring Up
  3. Lesson 2: Exploring the ACI Dashboard
    1. 2.0 Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Exploring Fabric / Switch Health Scores
    3. 2.2 Investigating Physical Health Scores
    4. 2.3 Exploring the Topology Tab
  4. Lesson 3: Exploring ACI Basic Mode
    1. 3.0 Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 Exploring Basic Mode
    3. 3.2 Performing Setup Steps with Basic Mode
    4. 3.3 Understanding ACI Policy and Objects
    5. 3.4 Exploring Network Centric Mode
    6. 3.5 Creating a Tenant and VLANS
    7. 3.6 Examining L2 and L3 Connections to the Fabric
    8. 3.7 Migrating Workloads into the Fabric
  5. Lesson 4: Exploring ACI Advanced Mode
    1. 4.0 Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Configuring ACI Initial Policies
    3. 4.2 Configuring ACI Pools
    4. 4.3 Configuring Domains
    5. 4.4 Configuring Attachable Access Entity Profiles
    6. 4.5 Configuring Interface Policies
    7. 4.6 Configuring Interface Policy Groups
    8. 4.7 Understanding and Configuring Interface Profiles
    9. 4.8 Configuring Switch Policy Profiles
    10. 4.9 Configuring Virtual Port Channels
    11. 4.10 Configuring Fabric Extenders FEXs
    12. 4.11 Setting Up a Tenant
    13. 4.12 Setting Up Contexts and Bridge Domains Using the GUI
    14. 4.13 Setting Up an Application Profile
    15. 4.14 Exploring Contracts and Filters
  6. Lesson 5: Integration of Virtualization Technologies with ACI
    1. 5.0 Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Understanding Virtualization Vendors and ACI Integration
    3. 5.2 Setting Up VMM Domain, vCenter Integration Using the GUI
    4. 5.3 Exploring the Application Virtualization System
    5. 5.4 Comparing AVS VLAN Mode vs VXLAN
  7. Lesson 6: Configuring External Fabric Connectivity
    1. 6.0 Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Evaluating Network Services
    3. 6.2 Interpreting L2 / L3 Design Considerations
    4. 6.3 Examining Layer 2 External Options
    5. 6.4 Examining Layer 3 External Options
    6. 6.5 Considering Route Reflector Recommendations
    7. 6.6 Setting Up L2 External Using the GUI
    8. 6.7 Setting Up L3 External Using the GUI
    9. 6.8 Configuring Routing Protocols on Layer 3 External Connections
    10. 6.9 Examining Multicast
  8. Lesson 7: Integrating L4-7 Services
    1. 7.0 Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Evaluating L4-7 S Ecosystem Partners
    3. 7.2 Comparing Managed vs Unmanaged L4-7 Integration
    4. 7.3 Examining Security Design / Considerations
  9. Lesson 8: Application Visibility and Troubleshooting
    1. 8.0 Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Understanding ACI Health Scores
    3. 8.2 Understanding Operational Monitoring
    4. 8.3 Exploring the End Point Tracker
    5. 8.4 Exploring the Troubleshooting Tool
  10. Lesson 9: Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
    1. 9.0 Learning objectives
    2. 9.1 Examining Multi-data Center (MDC) Designs
    3. 9.2 Understanding Stretch Fabric Options
    4. 9.3 Evaluating Multiple Fabrics
    5. 9.4 Exploring Additional Stretch Fabric Considerations
  11. Lesson 10: Migration Strategies
    1. 10.0 Learning objectives
    2. 10.1 Considering New Deployments
    3. 10.2 Performing Integration into Existing Deployments
    4. 10.3 Migrating from Nexus 9000 NX-OS to ACI
  12. Lesson 11: Administrative Considerations
    1. 11.0 Learning objectives
    2. 11.1 Understanding Role Based Access Control
    3. 11.2 Evaluating Configuration Checkpoints
    4. 11.3 Understanding Monitoring and SPAN Sessions
    5. 11.4 Examining Firmware Management
  13. Lesson 12: Programmability Extras
    1. 12.0 Learning objectives
    2. 12.1 Examining GitHub and Programmability Tasks
    3. 12.2 Understanding the ACI Toolkit and Simulator
    4. 12.3 Exploring an Application Use Case / Walkthrough
  14. Summary
    1. Application Centric Infrastructure ACI LiveLessons: Summary

Product information

  • Title: Application Centric Infrastructure ACI LiveLessons
  • Author(s): Frank Dagenhardt
  • Release date: January 2017
  • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
  • ISBN: 0134661214