Data centers have been going through rapid evolution: growing massively in scale and becoming increasingly sophisticated. Cisco is leading this technological revolution. In this course, Cisco Data Center Core: Implementing Automation, we’re going to examine how administrators can program, manage, and maintain their data center infrastructures using application programming interfaces: Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) with the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC), as well as NX-API, REST, and a variety of automation programs. First, you will learn how the Cisco APIC and ACI architecture uses endpoints and policies to simplify the deployment of virtual machines and applications, while providing them access to network, compute, and storage capabilities. Next you will explore how to define tenants and their components in a tenant-based environment, as well as create endpoint groups (EPGs) in Cisco ACI. You’ll examine different cloud computing architectures and deployment models. You’ll also learn how Cisco automation components enable you to use scripting, implement orchestration, and apply policy to configure and maintain your data center network environments. Finally, you’re going to discover a variety of programmability tools that can be deployed to increase resource utilization and provide greater flexibility and scalability. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to understand the tools used to manage, maintain, and optimize Cisco data center deployments as well as how to pass the Cisco Data Center Core fundamentals exam.
Author Name: Sean Douglas
Author Description:
Sean Douglas has more than 17 years of experience working extensively with Cisco technology. He didn’t always understand how IP networks, voice, and video solutions work. Sean remembers clearly what it was like to start from the beginning, when everything was new and somewhat confusing. Fortunately, he had some exceptional teachers that took the time to explain things in plain terms. He also has an enthusiasm for learning and finding solutions. Sean brings that same passion for learning and enth… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Examining Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure
  34mins
• Examining Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domains
  29mins
• Examining Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models
  17mins
• Examining Nexus-OS Automation and Scripting Tools
  21mins
• Examining Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms
  30mins
• Simplifying Deployment Using Automation Tools
  42mins