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Introduction xxv
Part I Introduction to Deployment
Chapter 1 The Big Picture: Why ACI?
2(16)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
2(2)
Foundation Topics
4(1)
Understanding the Shortcomings of Traditional Networks
4(5)
Network Management
4(1)
Scalability and Growth
5(3)
Network Agility
8(1)
Security
8(1)
Network Visibility
9(1)
Recognizing the Benefits of Cisco ACI
9(7)
Network Management Touchpoints
9(1)
Traffic Flow Optimizations
10(1)
Scalability Optimizations
10(1)
Programmability
11(1)
Stateless Network
11(1)
Multitenancy
11(3)
Zero-Trust Security
14(1)
Cross-Platform Integrations
15(1)
New Architectural Possibilities
15(1)
Integrated Health Monitoring and Enhanced Visibility
16(1)
Policy Reuse
16(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
16(1)
Review All Key Topics
16(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
17(1)
Define Key Terms
17(1)
Chapter 2 Understanding ACI Hardware and Topologies
18(24)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
18(3)
Foundation Topics
21(1)
ACI Topologies and Components
21(11)
Clos Topology
21(1)
Standard ACI Topology
22(2)
ACI Stretched Fabric Topology
24(1)
ACI Multi-Pod Topology
25(1)
ACI Multi-Site Topology
26(2)
ACI Multi-Tier Architecture
28(2)
Remote Leaf Topology
30(2)
APIC Clusters
32(4)
APIC Cluster Scalability and Sizing
33(3)
Spine Hardware
36(2)
First-Generation Spine Switches
37(1)
Second-Generation Spine Switches
37(1)
Leaf Hardware
38(3)
First-Generation Leaf Switches
38(1)
Second-Generation Leaf Switches
39(2)
Exam Preparation Tasks
41(1)
Review All Key Topics
41(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
41(1)
Define Key Terms
41(1)
Chapter 3 Initializing an ACI Fabric
42(54)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
42(2)
Foundation Topics
44(1)
Understanding ACI Fabric Initialization
44(8)
Planning Fabric Initialization
45(1)
Understanding Cabling Requirements
45(1)
Connecting APICs to the Fabric
46(1)
Initial Configuration of APICs
47(1)
APIC OOB Configuration Requirements
47(1)
Out-of-Band Versus In-Band Management
48(1)
Configuration Information for Fabric Initialization
48(1)
Switch Discovery Process
49(2)
Fabric Discovery Stages
51(1)
Switch Discovery States
51(1)
Initializing an ACI Fabric
52(11)
Changing the APIC BIOS Password
52(1)
Configuring the APIC Cisco IMC
52(1)
Initializing the First APIC
53(2)
Discovering and Activating Switches
55(3)
Understanding Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR)
58(1)
Initializing Subsequent APICs
59(1)
Understanding Connectivity Following Switch Initialization
59(4)
Basic Post-Initialization Tasks
63(30)
Assigning Static Out-of-Band Addresses to Switches and APICs
63(1)
Applying a Default Contract to Out-of-Band Subnet
64(2)
Upgrading an ACI Fabric
66(7)
Understanding Schedulers
73(1)
Enabling Automatic Upgrades of New Switches
74(1)
Understanding Backups and Restores in ACI
75(1)
Making On-Demand Backups in ACI
76(3)
Making Scheduled Backups in ACI
79(1)
Taking Configuration Snapshots in ACI
80(1)
Importing Configuration Backups from Remote Servers
80(2)
Executing Configuration Rollbacks
82(1)
Pod Policy Basics
83(1)
Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) Synchronization
84(6)
Configuring DNS Servers for Lookups
90(2)
Verifying COOP Group Configurations
92(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
93(1)
Review All Key Topics
93(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
94(1)
Define Key Terms
94(2)
Chapter 4 Exploring ACI
96(34)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
96(2)
Foundation Topics
98(1)
ACI Access Methods
98(7)
GUI
99(1)
CLI
100(1)
APIC CLI
100(2)
Switch CLI
102(1)
API
103(1)
Management Access Modifications
103(2)
Understanding the ACI Object Model
105(5)
Learning ACI Through the Graphical User Interface
107(1)
Exploring the Object Hierarchy by Using Visore
108(2)
Why Understand Object Hierarchy Basics for DCACI?
110(1)
Policy in Context
110(1)
Integrated Health Monitoring and Enhanced Visibility
110(18)
Understanding Faults
111(2)
The Life of a Fault
113(2)
Acknowledging Faults
115(1)
Faults in the Object Model
116(2)
Monitoring Policies in ACI
118(2)
Customizing Fault Management Policies
120(1)
Squelching Faults and Changing Fault Severity
121(3)
Understanding Health Scores
124(2)
Understanding Events
126(1)
Squelching Events
127(1)
Understanding Audit Logs
127(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
128(1)
Review All Key Topics
128(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
129(1)
Define Key Terms
129(1)
Part II ACI Fundamentals
Chapter 5 Tenant Building Blocks
130(26)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
130(2)
Foundation Topics
132(1)
Understanding the Basic Objects in Tenants
132(16)
Tenants
133(1)
Predefined Tenants in ACI
134(1)
VRF Instances
135(2)
Bridge Domains (BDs)
137(1)
Endpoint Groups (EPGs)
137(1)
Application Profiles
138(1)
The Pain of Designing Around Subnet Boundaries
139(2)
BDs and EPGs in Practice
141(1)
Configuring Bridge Domains, Application Profiles, and EPGs
142(4)
Classifying Endpoints into EPGs
146(1)
APIC CLI Configuration of Tenant Objects
147(1)
Contract Security Enforcement Basics
148(3)
Contracts, Subjects, and Filters
148(1)
Contract Direction
149(1)
Contract Scope
150(1)
Zero-Trust Using EPGs and Contracts
151(1)
Objects Enabling Connectivity Outside the Fabric
151(2)
External EPGs
151(2)
Layer 3 Outside (L30ut)
153(1)
Tenant Hierarchy Review
153(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
154(1)
Review All Key Topics
154(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
154(1)
Define Key Terms
154(2)
Chapter 6 Access Policies
156(30)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
156(2)
Foundation Topics
158(1)
Pools, Domains, and AAEPs
158(11)
VLAN Pools
159(1)
Domains
160(1)
Common Designs for VLAN Pools and Domains
161(3)
Challenges with Overlap Between VLAN Pools
164(1)
Attachable Access Entity Profiles (AAEPs)
165(4)
Policies and Policy Groups
169(7)
Interface Policies and Interface Policy Groups
169(4)
Planning Deployment of Interface Policies
173(1)
Switch Policies and Switch Policy Groups
174(2)
Profiles and Selectors
176(7)
Configuring Switch Profiles and Interface Profiles
179(3)
Stateless Networking in ACI
182(1)
Bringing It All Together
183(1)
Access Policies Hierarchy in Review
183(1)
Access Policies and Tenancy in Review
184(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
184(1)
Review All Key Topics
184(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
185(1)
Define Key Terms
185(1)
Chapter 7 Implementing Access Policies
186(52)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
186(2)
Foundation Topics
188(1)
Configuring ACI Switch Ports
188(23)
Configuring Individual Ports
188(8)
Configuring Port Channels
196(5)
Configuring Virtual Port Channel (vPC) Domains
201(3)
Configuring Virtual Port Channels
204(4)
Configuring Ports Using AAEP EPGs
208(2)
Implications of Initial Access Policy Design on Capabilities
210(1)
Configuring Access Policies Using Quick Start Wizards
211(1)
The Configure Interface, PC, and VPC Wizard
211(1)
The Configure Interface Wizard
211(1)
Additional Access Policy Configurations
212(23)
Configuring Fabric Extenders
212(3)
Configuring Dynamic Breakout Ports
215(2)
Configuring Global QoS Class Settings
217(2)
Configuring DHCP Relay
219(2)
Configuring MCP
221(2)
Configuring Storm Control
223(2)
Configuring CoPP
225(5)
Modifying BPDU Guard and BPDU Filter Settings
230(1)
Modifying the Error Disabled Recovery Policy
231(1)
Configuring Leaf Interface Overrides
232(1)
Configuring Port Channel Member Overrides
232(3)
Exam Preparation Tasks
235(1)
Review All Key Topics
235(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
236(1)
Define Key Terms
236(2)
Chapter 8 Implementing Tenant Policies
238(50)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
238(3)
Foundation Topics
241(1)
ACI Endpoint Learning
241(10)
Lookup Tables in ACI
241(1)
Local Endpoints and Remote Endpoints
242(1)
Understanding Local Endpoint Learning
243(1)
Unicast Routing and Its Impact on Endpoint Learning
243(1)
Understanding Remote Endpoint Learning
244(1)
Understanding the Use of VLAN IDs and VNIDs in ACI
245(2)
Endpoint Movements Within an ACI Fabric
247(1)
Understanding Hardware Proxy and Spine Proxy
247(1)
Endpoint Learning Considerations for Silent Hosts
248(1)
Where Data Plane IP Learning Breaks Down
249(1)
Endpoint Learning on L30uts
249(1)
Limiting IP Learning to a Subnet
249(1)
Understanding Enforce Subnet Check
250(1)
Disabling Data Plane Endpoint Learning on a Bridge Domain
250(1)
Disabling IP Data Plane Learning at the VRF Level
251(1)
Packet Forwarding in ACI
251(12)
Forwarding Scenario 1: Both Endpoints Attach to the Same Leaf
251(1)
Understanding Pervasive Gateways
252(2)
Forwarding Scenario 2: Known Destination Behind Another Leaf
254(1)
Verifying the Traffic Path Between Known Endpoints
254(2)
Understanding Learning and Forwarding for vPCs
256(2)
Forwarding Scenario 3: Spine Proxy to Unknown Destination
258(3)
Forwarding Scenario 4: Flooding to Unknown Destination
261(1)
Understanding ARP Flooding
262(1)
Deploying a Multi-Tier Application
263(9)
Configuring Application Profiles, BDs, and EPGs
264(3)
Assigning Domains to EPGs
267(1)
Policy Deployment Following BD and EPG Setup
267(1)
Mapping EPGs to Ports Using Static Bindings
267(2)
Verifying EPG-to-Port Assignments
269(1)
Policy Deployment Following EPG-to-Port Assignment
270(1)
Mapping an EPG to All Ports on a Leaf
270(1)
Enabling DHCP Relay for a Bridge Domain
271(1)
Whitelisting Intra-VRF Communications via Contracts
272(13)
Planning Contract Enforcement
272(1)
Configuring Filters for Bidirectional Application
273(2)
Configuring Subjects for Bidirectional Application of Filters
275(2)
Understanding Apply Both Directions and Reverse Filter Ports
277(1)
Verifying Subject Allocation to a Contract
278(1)
Assigning Contracts to EPGs
278(1)
Understanding the TCP Established Session Rule
279(1)
Creating Filters for Unidirectional Application
280(1)
Configuring Subjects for Unidirectional Application of Filters
280(2)
Additional Whitelisting Examples
282(1)
Verifying Contract Enforcement
283(1)
Understanding the Stateful Checkbox in Filter Entries
284(1)
Contract Scopes in Review
284(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
285(1)
Review All Key Topics
285(2)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
287(1)
Define Key Terms
287(1)
Part III External Connectivity
Chapter 9 L30uts
288(70)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
288(3)
Foundation Topics
291(1)
L30ut Fundamentals
291(16)
Stub Network and Transit Routing
291(1)
Types of LSOuts
292(1)
Key Functions of an L30ut
293(1)
The Anatomy of an L30ut
293(2)
Planning Deployment of L30ut Node and Interface Profiles
295(1)
Understanding L30ut Interface Types
296(1)
Understanding L30ut Bridge Domains
296(2)
Understanding SVI Encap Scope
298(1)
Understanding SVI Auto State
299(2)
Understanding Prerequisites for Deployment of L30uts
301(1)
L3 Domain Implementation Examples
301(2)
Understanding the Need for BGP Route Reflection
303(1)
Implementing BGP Route Reflectors
304(1)
Understanding Infra MP-BGP Route Distribution
305(2)
Deploying L30uts
307(37)
Configuring an L30ut for EIGRP Peering
307(3)
Deploying External EPGs
310(2)
Verifying Forwarding Out an L30ut
312(2)
Advertising Subnets Assigned to Bridge Domains via an L30ut
314(2)
Enabling Communications over L30uts Using Contracts
316(2)
Deploying a Blacklist EPG with Logging
318(3)
Advertising Host Routes Out an ACI Fabric
321(1)
Implementing BFD on an EIGRP L30ut
321(3)
Configuring Authentication for EIGRP
324(1)
EIGRP Customizations Applied at the VRF Level
324(1)
Configuring an L30ut for OSPF Peering
325(3)
A Route Advertisement Problem for OSPF and EIGRP L30uts
328(1)
Implementing BFD on an OSPF L30ut
328(1)
OSPF Customizations Applied at the VRF Level
329(1)
Adding Static Routes on an L30ut
329(1)
Implementing IP SLA Tracking for Static Routes
330(4)
Configuring an L30ut for BGP Peering
334(3)
Implementing BGP Customizations at the Node Level
337(2)
Implementing Per-Neighbor BGP Customizations
339(2)
Implementing BFD on a BGP L30ut
341(1)
Implementing BGP Customizations at the VRF Level
342(1)
Implementing OSPF for IP Reachability on a BGP L30ut
343(1)
Implementing Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
344(1)
IPv6 and OSPFv3 Support
344(1)
Implementing Route Control
344(9)
Route Profile Basics
344(2)
Modifying Route Attributes to All Peers Behind an L30ut
346(3)
Modifying Route Attributes to a Specific Peer Behind an L30ut
349(2)
Assigning Different Policies to Routes at the L30ut Level
351(1)
Configuring Inbound Route Filtering in ACI
352(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
353(1)
Review All Key Topics
353(3)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
356(1)
Define Key Terms
356(2)
Chapter 10 Extending Layer 2 Outside ACI
358(34)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
358(3)
Foundation Topics
361(1)
Understanding Network Migrations into ACI
361(11)
Understanding Network-Centric Deployments
361(1)
Understanding Full-Mesh Network-Centric Contracts
362(2)
Understanding Any EPG
364(1)
Understanding Preferred Group Members
365(2)
Disabling Contract Enforcement at the VRF Instance Level
367(1)
Flooding Requirements for L2 Extension to Outside Switches
368(2)
Understanding GARP-Based Detection
370(1)
Understanding Legacy Mode
371(1)
Endpoint Learning Considerations for Layer 2 Extension
371(1)
Preparing for Network-Centric Migrations
372(1)
Implementing Layer 2 Connectivity to Non-ACI Switches
372(14)
Understanding EPG Extensions
372(2)
Understanding Bridge Domain Extensions
374(1)
Comparing EPG Extensions and BD Extensions
374(1)
Implementing EPG Extensions
375(5)
Implementing L20uts
380(5)
Migrating Overlapping VLANs into ACI
385(1)
Understanding ACI Interaction with Spanning Tree Protocol
386(3)
Remediating Against Excessive Spanning Tree Protocol TCNs
386(1)
Configuring MST Instance Mappings in ACI
387(1)
Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol Link Types
388(1)
Using MCP to Detect Layer 2 Loops
388(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
389(1)
Review All Key Topics
389(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
390(1)
Define Key Terms
390(2)
Part IV Integrations
Chapter 11 Integrating ACI into vSphere Using VDS
392(32)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
392(2)
Foundation Topics
394(1)
Understanding Networking in VMware vSphere
394(9)
Understanding vSphere Standard Switches
395(2)
Understanding vSphere Distributed Switches
397(1)
Understanding vSphere System Traffic
397(2)
Impact of vCenter Failure on Production Traffic
399(1)
Understanding Port Bindings in vSphere
400(1)
Understanding Teaming and Failover Policies
400(3)
Understanding VMM Integration
403(4)
Planning vCenter VMM Integrations
403(2)
What Happens After VDS Deployment?
405(1)
Understanding Immediacy Settings
405(2)
Connecting ESXi Servers to the Fabric
407(1)
Configuring Connectivity to ESXi in UCS Domains
407(1)
Integrating ACI into vSphere Using VDS
407(15)
Prerequisites for VMM Integration with vSphere VDS
408(1)
Configuring a VMM Domain Profile
408(3)
Adding ESXi Hosts to a VDS
411(4)
Pushing EPGs to vCenter as Distributed Port Groups
415(2)
Assigning VMs to Distributed Port Groups
417(1)
Less Common VMM Domain Association Settings
418(1)
Enhanced LACP Policy Support
419(3)
Exam Preparation Tasks
422(1)
Review All Key Topics
422(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
423(1)
Define Key Terms
423(1)
Chapter 12 Implementing Service Graphs
424(38)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
424(2)
Foundation Topics
426(1)
Service Graph Fundamentals
426(15)
Service Graphs as Concatenation of Functions
427(1)
Service Graph Management Models
428(1)
Understanding Network Policy Mode
428(2)
Understanding Service Policy Mode
430(2)
Understanding Service Manager Mode
432(2)
When to Use Service Graphs
434(1)
Choosing an L4-L7 Services Integration Method
435(1)
Understanding Deployment Modes and the Number of BDs Required
435(1)
Deploying Service Graphs for Devices in GoTo Mode
436(1)
Deploying Service Graphs for Devices in GoThrough Mode
437(1)
Deploying Service Graphs for One-Arm Load Balancers
437(1)
Understanding Route Peering
438(1)
Understanding Dynamic Endpoint Attach
439(1)
Understanding Bridge Domain Settings for Service Graphs
439(1)
Understanding Service Graph Rendering
440(1)
Service Graph Implementation Workflow
441(6)
Importing Device Packages
441(2)
Identifying L4-L7 Devices to the Fabric
443(1)
Creating Custom Function Profiles
444(1)
Configuring a Service Graph Template
445(1)
Configuring Device Selection Policies
446(1)
Applying a Service Graph Template
446(1)
Configuring Additional Service Graph Parameters
447(1)
Monitoring Service Graphs and Devices
447(1)
Service Graph Implementation Examples
447(13)
Deploying an Unmanaged Firewall Pair in a Service Graph
447(6)
Deploying Service Graphs for a Firewall in Managed Mode
453(7)
Exam Preparation Tasks
460(1)
Review All Key Topics
460(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
461(1)
Define Key Terms
461(1)
Part V Management and Monitoring
Chapter 13 Implementing Management
462(20)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
462(2)
Foundation Topics
464(1)
Configuring Management in ACI
464(17)
Understanding Out-of-Band Management Connectivity
464(1)
Understanding In-Band Management Connectivity
465(2)
Deploying In-Band and OOB Management Side by Side
467(1)
Configuring In-Band Management
467(1)
Configuring Access Policies for APIC In-Band Interfaces
468(1)
Configuring the In-Band Management Bridge Domain
469(1)
Configuring In-Band Management IP Addressing
470(4)
Optionally Extending the In-Band Network Out of the Fabric
474(2)
Optionally Setting Up Additional Connectivity
476(1)
Whitelisting Desired Connectivity to and from an In-Band EPG
476(2)
Evaluating APIC Connectivity Preferences
478(1)
Out-of-Band Management Contracts in Review
479(2)
Exam Preparation Tasks
481(1)
Review All Key Topics
481(1)
Memory Tables
481(1)
Define Key Terms
481(1)
Chapter 14 Monitoring ACI Using Syslog and SNMP
482(32)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
482(3)
Foundation Topics
485(1)
Understanding System Messages
485(2)
Forwarding System Messages to Syslog Servers
487(13)
Apply Necessary Contracts to Allow Syslog Forwarding
487(5)
Configuring Syslog Monitoring Destination Groups
492(2)
Configuring Syslog Sources for Desired Monitoring Policies
494(4)
Verify Syslog Forwarding to Desired Syslog Servers
498(2)
Using SNMP in ACI
500(2)
ACI Support for SNMP
501(1)
ACI SNMP Configuration Caveats
502(1)
Configuring ACI for SNMP
502(9)
Apply Necessary Contracts for SNMP
503(1)
Associate an SNMP Policy with a Pod Policy
504(2)
Associate SNMP Contexts with Desired VRF Instances
506(1)
Configure SNMP Monitoring Destination Groups
507(1)
Configure SNMP Sources for All Desired Monitoring Policies
508(1)
Verify SNMP Forwarding to Desired SNMP Servers
509(2)
Exam Preparation Tasks
511(1)
Review All Key Topics
511(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
512(1)
Define Key Terms
512(2)
Chapter 15 Implementing AAA and RBAC
514(38)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
514(2)
Foundation Topics
516(1)
Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
516(16)
Understanding Security Domains
517(2)
Understanding Privileges and Roles
519(2)
Creating Local Users and Assigning Access
521(4)
Tweaking Roles and User Access
525(3)
Custom RBAC Rules
528(3)
A Common RBAC Pitfall
531(1)
Integrating with External AAA Servers
532(18)
Configuring ACI for TACACS+
532(4)
Configuring ISE to Authenticate and Authorize Users for ACI
536(2)
Expected Cisco AV Pair Formatting for ACI
538(2)
Configuring ACI for RADIUS
540(1)
Configuring ACI for LDAP
541(6)
AAA Authentication Policy Settings
547(3)
Regaining Access to the Fabric via Fallback Domain
550(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
550(1)
Review All Key Topics
550(1)
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
551(1)
Define Key Terms
551(1)
Part VI Operations
Chapter 16 ACI Anywhere
552(14)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
552(3)
Foundation Topics
555(1)
ACI Multi-Site Fundamentals
555(3)
Interconnecting ACI Fabrics with ACI Multi-Site
555(2)
New ACI Multi-Site Constructs and Configuration Concepts
557(1)
Locally Governed Versus MSO-Governed Configurations
557(1)
Schemas and Templates in Practice
557(1)
Building Primary and Disaster Recovery Data Centers with ACI
558(4)
Centralized Orchestration and Management of Multiple Fabrics
559(1)
Tweaking Broadcast and Stretch Settings on a Per-BD Basis
560(1)
Cross-Data Center Ingress Routing Optimizations
561(1)
Simultaneous or Independent Policy Deployment to Sites
561(1)
Building Active/Active Data Centers with ACI
562(2)
VMM Integrations Applicable to Multiple Data Centers
563(1)
Stateful-Services Integration in ACI Multi-Pod and Multi-Site
563(1)
Extending ACI to Remote Locations and Public Clouds
564(1)
Extending ACI into Public Clouds with ACI Multi-Site
564(1)
Extending ACI into Bare-Metal Clouds with vPod
564(1)
Integrating Remote Sites into ACI Using Remote Leaf Switches
564(1)
Exam Preparation Tasks
565(1)
Review All Key Topics
565(1)
Memory Tables
565(1)
Define Key Terms
565(1)
Part VII Final Preparation
Chapter 17 Final Preparation
566(6)
Getting Ready
566(1)
Tools for Final Preparation
567(3)
Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on the Website
567(1)
Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online
567(1)
Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline
568(1)
Customizing Your Exams
568(1)
Updating Your Exams
569(1)
Premium Edition
569(1)
Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
570(1)
Summary
570(2)
Appendix A Answers to the "Do I Know This Already?" Questions 572(14)
Appendix B CCNP Data Center Application Centric Infrastructure DCACI 300-620 Exam Updates 586(3)
Glossary 589(13)
Index 602
Ammar Ahmadi, CCIE No. 50928, has nearly a decade of experience in data center design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting. He currently consults for Cisco Gold partner AHEAD INC, where he has been designing and supporting large-scale ACI fabrics since the early days of ACI. Occasionally, he breaks from design work to produce network modernization roadmaps or demonstrate the possibilities of software-defined networking (SDN) to customers.

Ammar also owns and operates Networks Reimagined LLC, which focuses on SDN enablement and training. He can be reached at ammar.ahmadi@networksreimagined.com.