Cisco ACI and_Ansible
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The document provides an overview of using Ansible for automating Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) which includes references to various resources such as code samples, guides, and introductory labs available through Cisco DevNet. It mentions different ACI components like endpoint groups, application profiles, and contracts, along with integration capabilities with specific Cisco hardware and management interfaces. Additional resources include blogs, webinars, and official documentation for Ansible's ACI modules.
Cisco ACI and_Ansible
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