The Cisco Endpoint Update App for Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) offers streamlined access to comprehensive Cisco ACI fabric information. It facilitates network automation, enhances programmability, and supports centralized management within the data center environment.
Introduction to Cisco ACI
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is a sophisticated software-defined networking solution. It creates an application-intelligent fabric that integrates application, security, and infrastructure components within the data center.
Key components include:
- The Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC): This controller provides single-click access to all Cisco ACI fabric data, enabling advanced network automation, programmability, and centralized management.
To utilize the system effectively, users should follow these steps:
- Install and configure APIC as detailed in the Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide.
- Install and configure the ACI endpoint update app as described in this guide.
The ACI endpoint update app periodically fetches endpoint information from the APIC. This data is then transmitted to the Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center) and ASA via a REST API, aiding in the configuration of security policies on these management platforms.
This document specifically focuses on the ACI endpoint update app. It also notes that APIC 5.1 includes a remediation module for quarantining infected management centers, which operates without requiring configuration within the ACI endpoint update app itself.
Related Documentation
- Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Fundamentals, ACI App Center
- Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Configuration Guides
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center - Configuration Guides - Cisco
