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.