The Nexus + ACI Combo Course is a specially designed data center networking training program that combines the power of Cisco Nexus Switching and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure). This course is built for network engineers, data center professionals, and cloud experts who want to master modern data center technologies that power Fortune 500 companies, hyperscalers, and large enterprises worldwide.

With Cisco Nexus switching you’ll learn high-performance, low-latency switching architectures, while Cisco ACI will give you deep expertise in software-defined networking (SDN), policy-driven automation, and multi-cloud integrations. Together, this combo course transforms you into a Data Center Networking Specialist who is ready for real-world deployments, migrations, and automation projects.

Course Overview

🎯 Why Choose Nexus + ACI Combo Course?

✅ Dual Expertise – Master Nexus Switching and ACI in a single program.
✅ Future-Proof Skills – Learn SDN, automation, and policy-driven networking.
✅ High Demand Career – Data center engineers with Nexus + ACI are among the highest paid in networking.
✅ Real-World Labs – Hands-on Nexus switches, APIC controllers, and ACI fabric topologies.
✅ Instructor-Led Training – Learn directly from industry experts with years of deployment experience.
✅ Certification Ready – Prepares you for Cisco DC certifications (like DCACI, DCCOR).

🧑‍🎓 Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Network Engineers aiming to specialize in Data Center Networking.

• Professionals working on Cisco Nexus or ACI projects.

• Cloud & Virtualization Engineers transitioning into SDN-driven data centers.

• System Engineers, IT Managers, and Architects managing multi-cloud environments.

• Students preparing for Cisco Data Center certifications (CCNP DC, DCACI).

📚 Course Modules

🔹 Part 1: Cisco Nexus Switching

• Introduction to Data Center Networking

• Cisco Nexus Architecture Overview

• Nexus Switch Families (Nexus 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K)

• VDC (Virtual Device Context)

• VPC (Virtual Port Channel) Concepts

• FabricPath & VXLAN on Nexus

• OSPF, BGP, and Routing on Nexus Switches

• QoS on Nexus Platforms

• Nexus Automation with NX-OS CLI & Python

• Real-world Nexus Configurations

🔹 Part 2: Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

• Introduction to Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC)

• Cisco ACI Fabric Overview

• APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller) Deep Dive

• ACI Fabric Policies, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains

• End Point Groups (EPGs) and Contracts

• Integration of L2 & L3 Networking in ACI

• ACI External Connectivity (L3Out, L2Out)

• Multi-Pod & Multi-Site ACI Deployments

• ACI Security & Microsegmentation

• ACI Automation (REST API, Python, Ansible)

• Integration with VMware, Kubernetes, and Multi-Cloud

Nexus Lab
Lab1 – Understanding Nexus CLI / OS features
Lab2 – IGMP
Lab3 – PIM
Lab4 – AutoRP / BSR
Lab5 – LACP
Lab6 – VPC
Lab7 – VPC object tracking / FHRP
Lab8 – Mcast VxLAN
Lab9 – BGP EVPN VxLAN
Lab10 – BGP EVPN RT5 / L3 VxLAN
Lab11 – Arp Suppression / L3 VxLAN / RT3
Lab12 – BGP CP + Mcast DP

ACI Labs
Lab 1 – Fabric discovery and OOB mgmt. configuration
Lab 2 – Logical constructs (Tenant, Vrf, BD, EPG)
Lab3 – Access policies
Lab4 – Endpoint deployment into EPG
Lab5 – VPC deployment in ACI
Lab6 – Contracts
Lab7 – L2out
Lab8 – L3out
Lab9 – VMM integration
lab10 – API inspector
Lab11- Postman

🔹 Nexus + ACI Integration

• Migrating Traditional Nexus Networks into ACI Fabrics

• Hybrid Deployments (Nexus + ACI)

• Real-World Use Cases in Enterprises & Cloud Providers

• Troubleshooting & Best Practices

🛠️ Hands-On Labs

You will get 100% practical exposure with:

• Real Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches

• APIC Controllers

• ACI Simulators (for lab practice)

• VXLAN EVPN Lab Scenarios

• Multi-Tenant ACI Deployment Projects

• Automation Labs with Python & Ansible

📅 Duration & Mode of Training

• Duration: 3-3.5 Months 

• Mode: Online Instructor-Led Live Training (with recordings)

• Support: 24×7 Lab Access + Doubt Sessions

🏆 Career Opportunities After Nexus + ACI Combo Course

After completing this course, you can apply for roles such as:

• Data Center Network Engineer

• SDN Specialist

• Cloud Network Engineer

• Nexus/ACI Consultant

• Infrastructure Architect

• Automation Engineer – Data Center

💰 Average Salary Packages

Engineers with Nexus + ACI skills are among the highest-paid in networking.

• India: ₹10 LPA – ₹35 LPA (depending on experience)

• USA/UK: $110,000 – $160,000 per year

• Middle East: AED 200,000+ per year

📜 Certification Path (Optional)

This course also prepares you for Cisco Data Center certifications like:

• DCCOR (350-601) – Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies

• DCACI (300-620) – Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

• DCID, DCCU, DCCN (other Data Center specialist certifications)

✨ Key Features of Our Training

• 🚀 Live Online Training with Expert Instructors

• 🛠️ 24×7 Lab Access on Real Devices + ACI Simulators

• 📂 Recorded Sessions for Revision

• 📘 Training Material, Workbooks & Projects

• ✅ Certification & Interview Preparation

• 🎯 100% Placement Assistance