It’s time to automate your Data Center with Ansible.

While tools like Postman are great for testing API calls, they can't handle full-scale orchestration. NSO is powerful but comes with expensive licensing and a steep learning curve. Python (Cobra SDK) gives you total control, but it requires you to become a programmer. And Terraform is excellent for cloud, but managing "state files" in a dynamic network infrastructure often creates more headaches than it solves.

Ansible is the tool that hits the perfect balance for Network Engineers:

• No Licensing: It is Open Source and free.
• Agentless: No software to install on your fabric.
• Human-Readable: You write in YAML (simple English), not complex Python scripts.
• Mature Community: It has the most robust library of ACI modules ready to use.

Learning ACI automation isn't just about memorizing syntax. Anyone can write code that works once in a lab! The real challenge is building a robust automation framework that handles real-world complexity: variables, loops, logic, and bulk operations.

That is exactly what this course delivers.

I don't just teach you "how Ansible works". I take you inside the mind of a consultant to build a fully automated ACI deployment pipeline. From the first variable file to the final CSV-based bulk rollout, you will learn the exact workflows used in high-stakes production environments.

Master the Full ACI Automation Lifecycle.

• Build Your Automation Lab: Stop relying on theory. Learn to set up a complete ACI automation sandbox, install Ansible, and configure your environment from scratch.
  
  
• Master Ansible Components: Gain deep fluency in the core building blocks: YAML syntax, Inventory management, Modules, and the Ansible-to-ACI connection model.
  
  
• Write Intelligent Playbooks: Move beyond basic scripts. Learn to structure effective playbooks using Variables, Loops, Tags, and Conditionals to handle complex logic.
  
  
• The "CSV" Strategy (Mass Migration): Unlock the power of bulk automation. Learn my specific workflow for deploying hundreds of Tenants, EPGs, and Contracts using simple CSV spreadsheets.
  
  
• Scale for Production: Learn how to organize your directory structure, use Roles, and manage code so your automation is scalable, reusable, and ready for a team environment.
   
• Execute Real-World Workflows: Apply your skills to real-world consulting scenarios, including ACI migrations and standardizing fabric configurations.
  
  

Who Should Enroll in this Course?

This training is designed specifically for: 

• Network Engineers & Operators who are tired of manual configuration and want to automate their daily workflows.
• Network Architects designing scalable, repeatable fabric templates for large-scale deployments.
• CCIE / CCNP Data Center Candidates who need to master the automation section of the lab exam.
• Consultants who want to deliver projects faster by using code instead of clicks.

⚠️ Important Note: This course focuses on Automation, not ACI fundamentals. To get the most out of this training, you should already understand the basics of the ACI Object Model (Tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs). I won't spend time explaining what a Bridge Domain is; I'll focus on automating it.

Learn from a Production Expert. Trusted by Engineers Worldwide.

Salman Alhiary 2x CCIE #56363 (DC & ENT) Founder, LearnWithSalman

I am a Cisco Data Center specialist with over a decade of experience. My career began in the trenches of Cisco TAC, troubleshooting critical outages, and evolved into an Expert Professional Services Consultant role, leading high-stakes deployments for global enterprises. My teaching philosophy is simple: Learn Easily. Learn Deeply.  Learn Quickly.

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