Stop typing long variable names in ACI show commands. In this 50-second quick tip, I show you how to use Cisco ACI CLI Aliases to fix that.
[Quick Tip] Cisco ACI CLI Aliases: Stop Typing Long Names! Read More »
Explore the Cisco ACI migration strategy. Understand Greenfield vs. Brownfield, Network vs. Application Centric designs, and a step-by-step technical summary.
Cisco ACI Migration Strategy & Step-by-Step Overview Read More »
Step-by-step Cisco ACI L3Out configuration in APIC (video). Build L3Out end-to-end and connect your ACI fabric to the external networks.
Cisco ACI L3Out Configuration in Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Cisco ACI BUM forwarding differs from classic switching. This post walks through the BUM using a step-by-step approach with packet flow diagrams.
Cisco ACI BUM Forwarding Made Simple (With Flow Diagrams) Read More »
Explore the key differences between EPG Out and BD Out in Cisco ACI. Learn when to use each method for optimal ACI L2 connectivity in your data center.
Cisco ACI L2 Connectivity Guide: EPG Out vs. BD Out (L2Out) Read More »
Explore ACI security deployment and policy enforcement to enhance Data Center protection with Cisco ACI’s efficient strategies.
ACI Security Deployment & Policy Enforcement Master Guide Read More »
Learn Cisco ACI and STP interaction to prevent L2 loops. A practical guide to mastering network stability and avoiding common pitfalls.
Cisco ACI and STP Interaction Made Simple: Avoid L2 Loops Read More »
Cisco ACI Virtualization made simple with VMware vDS. A step-by-step master guide for seamless Cisco ACI VMM integration.
Master Guide to Cisco ACI VMM Integration With VMware vDS Read More »
Preparing for a Cisco ACI role in professional services? This ACI interview questions guide covers essential interview Q&A to help you stand out.
ACI Interview Q & A: For Professional Services Role [2026] Read More »
In this video article, we will unravel the details of ACI packet encapsulation and explore the specifics of the ACI packet format within the Cisco ACI fabric.
The Ultimate Guide to ACI Packet Encapsulation and Format Read More »
Learn what VLAN types Cisco ACI has. How are they different? What is the ACI VLAN scope, and how does it affect the EPG deployments in the ACI fabric?
ACI VLAN Types and Scopes Explained: The Ultimate Guide Read More »
The ACI AEP is one of the essential access policies required in any ACI deployment. I explained the AEP in a simple and clear way with a LAB demo.
In this video article, I briefly explain the Cisco ACI Data, Control, and Management planes. Let’s unravel the ACI protocols.
Cisco ACI Underlying Protocols (Data, Control & Mgmt Plane) Read More »
How does the ACI Clustering work? What is ACI sharding all about? How does it drive scalability, redundancy, and resilience within the ACI fabric?
Tips You Need to Know About Cisco ACI Clustering & Sharding Read More »
This video article aims to shed light on the ACI CLI types: APIC (NX-OS–style & Bash) CLIs. Switches (iBash, VSH & VSH_LC) CLIs.
Cisco ACI CLI Types: Exploring APICs and Nodes CLI Read More »
