The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) training teaches you how to implement Cisco® Data Center automated solutions including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will manage the tools and learn the benefits of programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Data Center. You will examine Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for data center and cloud networks, Cisco Nexus® (Cisco NX-OS) platforms for device-centric automation, and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS®) for Data Center compute. You will study their current ecosystem of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), software development toolkits, and relevant workflows along with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain’t Markup Language (YAML), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Generation (YANG).
This training prepares you for the 300-635 Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO) certification exam. Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) is required prior to enrolling in Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) because it provides crucial foundational knowledge essential to success. This training also earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Before taking this training, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Basic programming language concepts
- Basic understanding of virtualization and VMware
- Ability to use Linux and Command Line Interface (CLI) tools, such as Secure Shell (SSH) and bash
- CCNP level data center knowledge
- Foundational understanding of Cisco ACI
Modules and Learning Path
- Module 1: Leveraging Tools and APIs for Cisco ACI Powered Data Centers
- Module 2: Demonstrating Workflows Using Python, Ansible, and Postman
- Module 3: Leveraging Models and APIs of Cisco Nexus OS Platform
- Module 4: Describing Model Driven Telemetry
- Module 5: Managing and Automating Cisco Data Center Compute Solutions
This training is designed for network and software engineers who hold the following job roles:
- Consulting systems engineer
- Technical solutions architect
- Site reliability engineer
Upon completing this course, participants will be prepared to pursue the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design certification, validating their advanced skills in designing Cisco wireless networks. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate from Semos Education recognizing their completion of the Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) training.