Deploying ACI

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19 HOURS OF TRAINING
24 SKILLS
130 VIDEOS
0 VIRTUAL LABS
0 PRACTICE EXAMS
Jeff Kish
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ACI Fundamentals FAQs: Cost, Training, Value

What is ACI from Cisco?

ACI stands for Application-Centric Infrastructure. ACI is Cisco's software-defined networking (SDN) solution for automating and simplifying data center operations. ACI centralizes network management and makes it possible to apply application-driven network policies. ACI integrates physical and virtual network environments under a unified policy model while supporting multi-cloud deployments.

Is it worth learning how to use and administer ACI?

For IT professionals in network administration, data centers or cloud environments who want to deepen their familiarity with Cisco network technologies, it's definitely worth learning about Cisco's Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI). ACI provides automation, centralized management and a policy-driven approach to network management that aligns with modern networking trends – learning to use ACI positions you at the leading edge of the wave of SDN integration jobs.

What is ACI used for?

Cisco ACI is best used in large data centers, multi-cloud environments and enterprises that need robust network automation, scalability and security. Taking this course and learning the fundamentals of using and administering ACI qualifies you for entry-level positions in environments and networks like that. ACI is ideal for organizations who want to simplify complex hybrid operations, enhance application performance, and enforce consistent security policies.

Is Cisco ACI difficult to learn?

Learning Cisco ACI is a challenge to most IT professionals, especially those who are new to software-defined networking or who are unfamiliar with Cisco's networking concepts. Even learning the fundamentals of ACI takes understanding its unique policy-driven approach, fabric architecture and advanced automation features. This course helps bridge the gap between prior knowledge of networking and data centers to ACI mastery with hands-on practice in virtual labs.

Are there any certifications related to this ACI training?

Yes, although none of Cisco's CCNAs or CCNPs are about ACI in their entirety, ACI does play an important role in some of Cisco's professional-level certs. One of the CCNP Data Center's concentration exams (300-620 DCACI) tests your ability to implement a Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure. You earn a badge upon completing that ACI test, and this course can help you prepare for it.
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