Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Implementation
Accelerating Network Agility and Security Through Intent-Based, Application-Centric Design
Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Implementation enables dynamic, policy-driven networking that aligns infrastructure behavior with application needs. Built on software-defined networking (SDN) principles, ACI simplifies management, enhances security, and improves scalability by treating applications as the central focus of the network. Through centralized policy control and automated provisioning, ACI reduces manual configuration, accelerates deployment, and ensures consistent performance across hybrid or multi-cloud environments. It’s a strategic solution for organizations seeking agile, secure, and highly responsive data center networks.
Cisco ACI architecture is built on the principles of openness, scalability, and automation. At the heart of the architecture lies the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC), which acts as the central point of management for the entire ACI fabric. The architecture utilizes a spine-leaf topology to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity between endpoints and applications.