Data Center Automation · Policy-Based Networking

    Cisco ACI Masterclass

    Master Data Center Networking, Network Automation (Policy-Based), Spine-Leaf Architecture, and real Enterprise ACI deployments with live instructor-led training.

    Duration6–8 Weeks
    ScheduleSat & Sun
    ModeLive + Recorded
    TrainerCCIEx3
    Session: 2 Hours  · Price: $300  (₹28,000 INR approx)

    Course Coverage

    Deep dive into every layer of Cisco ACI

    ACI Fundamentals

    Traditional vs ACI Fabric
    Spine-Leaf Architecture
    Underlay vs Overlay

    ACI Fabric Components

    Spine Switches
    Leaf Switches
    APIC Controller

    Logical Model

    Tenant / VRF (Context)
    Bridge Domain (BD) & Subnets
    Application Profile / EPG
    Most Important

    Policy Model

    Contracts & Filters
    Subjects
    Policy Enforcement

    Networking in ACI

    L2 / L3 forwarding
    Anycast gateway
    ARP flooding vs optimized

    External Connectivity

    L3Out (Internet / WAN)
    L2Out
    Static / BGP / OSPF integration
    DC Automation

    VMM Integration

    VMware integration
    Dynamic VLAN allocation
    VM auto policy mapping

    Security in ACI

    Micro-segmentation
    Zero trust inside DC
    Contract-based communication

    Automation & APIs

    REST API basics
    Automation use cases
    Integration with tools

    Hands-On Labs

    Real Data Center scenarios on EVE-NG / Simulator

    ACI Fabric bring-up (simulated)

    Tenant / VRF / BD creation

    EPG communication setup

    Contracts configuration

    L3Out configuration (BGP/OSPF)

    VMM integration (VMware use case)

    Troubleshooting labs

    What You Will Master

    Data Center Spine-Leaf Design

    Policy-Based Networking (ACI model)

    Micro-segmentation (Security)

    Real Enterprise ACI Deployments

    Integration with VMware & Cloud

    Troubleshooting real production issues

    What You Get

    Workbooks (Slides + Lab Guides)

    Hands-On Labs (EVE-NG / Simulator)

    Lifetime Video Access

    Interview Questions (ACI / DC roles)

    Real Production Scenarios

    Career Guidance

    Career Outcome

    Data Center Network Engineer

    ACI Engineer / Consultant

    Cloud Networking Engineer

    Network Automation Engineer

    L3 / Architect roles

    Your Trainer

    Sikandar Shaik

    Triple CCIE #35012

    Enterprise | Security | Service Provider