Cisco 300-635 DCAUTO certification | 4-day course

Overview

On this accelerated Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Data Center Automation and Programmability course, you’ll learn how to implement Cisco Data Center automated solutions and programming concepts to support your business' growth and scalability.

In just 4 days, you’ll learn to manage tools like the Cisco ACI REST API, use tools available on the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and understand API interaction using Postman. You’ll also learn how to:

Use Python and Ansible
Use Cisco UCS Director APIs to manage infrastructure using Postman and Python scripts
Use Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) product capabilities and understand how its API can be beneficial to automating the Cisco Data Center

At the end of your course, you’ll sit exam 300-635 DCAUTO and get your Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Data Center Automation and Programmability certification. You’ll get access to official courseware and learn from certified instructors as Firebrand is a Cisco Learning Partner.

Train through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology and you’ll learn at twice the speed in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

If you’re a network or software engineer and hold any of the following job roles, this course is ideal for you:

Network engineer
Systems engineer
Wireless engineer
Consulting systems engineer
Technical solutions architect
Network administrator
Wireless design engineer
Network manager
Site reliability engineer
Deployment engineer
Sales engineer
Account manager

Next step: CCNP Data Center or Cisco Certified DevNet Professional Certification

Once you have passed exam 300-635 DCAUTO, you’ll be halfway to achieving the CCNP Data Center certification. Next, achieve the Cisco Certified Data Center - Core and get your CCNP Data Center.

Or, if you're aiming for the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional certification, you’ll need to complete the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Core certification, where you'll learn to design, develop and debug applications using Cisco APIs and platforms.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.0

Module 1: Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model
Module 2: Describing the Cisco APIC REST API
Module 3: Using Python to Interact with the ACI REST API
Module 4: Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI
Module 5: Describing Cisco ACI Apps Center and Kubernetes Integration
Module 6: Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability
Module 7: Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
Module 8: Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS
Module 9: Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS
Module 10: Understanding Model-Driven Telemetry
Module 11: Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools
Module 12: Implementing Workflows Using Cisco UCS Director
Module 13: Describing Cisco DCNM
Module 14: Describing Cisco Intersight

Lab outline

Module 1: Use Cisco APIC Web GUI
Module 2: Discover the Cisco APIC REST API
Module 3: Use Postman with the APIC REST API
Module 4: Use Python with the Cisco APIC REST API
Module 5: Configure and Verify Cisco ACI Using Acitoolkit
Module 6: Use Cobra and Arya to Recreate a Tenant
Module 7: Manage Configuration Using Ansible
Module 8: Set Up a New Tenant the NetDevOps Way
Module 9: Create an Infrastructure Health Report
Module 10: Install an Application from the App Center on the Cisco APIC
Module 11: Power on Auto Provisioning on the Cisco Nexus 9000
Module 12: Use Bash and Guest-Shell on Cisco NX-OS
Module 13: Use Python to Enhance CLI Commands
Module 14: Trigger a Python Script Using Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
Module 15: Docker Containers on NX-OS
Module 16: Configure and Verify Using NX-API and Python
Module 17: Configure and Verify Using NETCONF/YANG
Module 18: Use Ansible with NX-OS
Module 19: Streaming Telemetry
Module 20: Connect, Query, and Modify Cisco UCS Manager Objects Using Cisco UCS PowerTool
Module 21: Discovery 21: Connect, Query, and Modify Cisco UCS Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Objects Using Cisco IMC PowerTool
Module 22: Utilise Cisco UCS Python Software Development Kit (SDK)
Module 23: Utilise Cisco IMC Python SDK
Module 24: Implement Ansible Playbooks to Modify and Verify the Configuration of Cisco UCS Manager

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO)

Exam code: 300-635 DCAUTO
Duration: 90 minutes
Domains:

Network Programmability Foundation (10%)
Controller Based Data Center Networking (30%)
Data Center Device-centric Networking (30%)
Data Center Compute (30%)

These domains are general guidelines for the content likely to be included in the exam. As Cisco continues to develop this certification, other related topics may also appear.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have 3-5 years’ experience in designing and implementing applications that are built on top of Cisco platforms.

You should also have knowledge and skills in:

Programming language concepts
Virtualisation and VMware
Linux and Command Line Interface (CLI) tools, like Secure Shell (SSH) and bash
Data center – CCNP level
Cisco ACI

Alternatively, any of the following courses and exams fulfil the prerequisites:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAPUC)
Introducing Cisco Network Programmability (NPICNP)

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	29.8.2024 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	13.2.2025 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	27.3.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	8.5.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	19.6.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

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