ACI simulator replacement

[Leftz]

Hi Looks like cisco ACI simulator cannot connect to endpoint device. Is this true? for example after we complete configuration of all policies on the simulator for PC1 connected to leaf1 to communicate with PC2 connected to leaf2, we cannot confirm it via making PC1 to ping PC2. Is there a replacement for this? Thanks

[Robert Burns]

It's always been the case that there is no data path on the simulator.

Robert

[RedNectar · Accepted solution]

Hi @Leftz ,

Although the Simulator is called an ACI Simulator, it is probably better described as an APIC Simulator - but the APIC it simulates has been pre-programmed with a leaf-spine topology with ports.  But the leaves and spine and ports do not exist, so there can never be an endpoint seen on an EPG.

See my earlier post about the simulator for some links to where you can practice ACI (and see endpoints) on Cisco dCloud. 

Also, check @Robert Burns' contributions to this thread for some more explanations about how the Simulator works.

[Leftz]

Thanks RedNectar!

Can you share the partner you recommended in that thread for ACI practice? 

[RedNectar]

Hi @Leftz ,

Thanks RedNectar!

Can you share the partner you recommended in that thread for ACI practice? 

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Since you asked, I guess it's OK to share: Housley Communications. www.housley.com.au - but there are many other great providers that may service your region.

[Leftz]

Thanks!