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ACNS 5.5 Course
Description
Application & Content Networking System
Operation and Configuration (ACNS) v5.5
is a three-day, instructor-led course on
using Cisco ACNS software to design and
deploy a Cisco ACNS configuration that
includes content prepositioning,
caching, content routing, and streaming
technologies. This course takes a task
oriented approach to teaching the skills
to design and deploy a Cisco ACNS
configuration.
Who should attend this
course?
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Engineers who support sales of Cisco
ACNS product solutions
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Cisco Channel Partners who sell,
implement, and maintain Cisco ACNS
networks
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Cisco customers who implement and
maintain Cisco ACNS networks
Pre-ACNS
course recommendations
Prerequisites
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Working knowledge of TCP/IP
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Working knowledge of HTTP
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Working knowledge of routing
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Working knowledge of DNS
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The ability to operate and configure
a Cisco IOS device
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An understanding of internetworking
fundamentals
Number of Days:
3- Days instructor-led classroom
training. (Approx. 7 hours each day.)
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner
will be able to meet these overall
objectives:
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Define Cisco ACNS deployment options
in various network environments
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Configure Cisco ACNS via the Content
Distribution Manager GUI
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Integrate Cisco ACNS into existing
network infrastructures
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Preposition content using Cisco ACNS
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Stream content using Cisco ACNS
devices
Course Flow
This is the standard course schedule for
a 3 day, instructor-led class.
Adjustments may be made based on the
skills, knowledge, and preferences of
the learners in attendance.
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Day 1: Course
Introduction and Cisco ACNS
Deployment |
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8:30–9:15
(0830–0915) |
Course
Introduction |
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9:15–11:30
(0915–1130) |
Module 1: Cisco
ACNS Deployment |
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11:30–12:30
(1130–1230) |
Lunch |
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12:30–4:30
(1230–1630) |
Module 1: Cisco
ACNS Deployment (Cont.) |
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4:30 (1630) |
Day ends |
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Day 2: Cisco ACNS
CMS Basic Configuration and
Network Integration |
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8:00–8:30
(0800–0830) |
Review of Day 1
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8:30–11:30
(0830–1130) |
Module 2: Cisco
ACNS CMS Basic Configuration |
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11:30–12:30
(1130–1230) |
Lunch |
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12:30–1:30
(1230–1330) |
Module 2: Cisco
ACNS CMS Basic Configuration
(Cont.) |
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2:00–4:30
(1400–1630) |
Module 3: Network
Integration |
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4:30 (1630) |
Day ends |
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Day 3: Network
Integration, Content for
Prepositioning, and Steaming |
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8:00–8:30
(0800–0830) |
Review of Day 2
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8:30–11:30
(0830–1130) |
Module 3: Network
Integration (Cont.) |
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11:30–12:30
(1130–1230) |
Lunch |
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12:30–2:30
(1230–1430) |
Module 4: Content
for Prepositioning |
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2:30–4:30
(1430–1630) |
Module 5:
Streaming |
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4:30 (1630) |
Day ends |
Lab
Topologies

Hands-on
Lab Exercises
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Lab 1-1: ACNS Initialization
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Lab 2-1: ACNS Transparent Cache &
WCCP Configuration
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Lab 3-1: CDM GUI Management
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Lab 4-1: Content Networking
Acquisition & Distribution
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Lab 4-2: Content Routing & Routing
Verification
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Lab 4-3: Creating and Using Coverage
Zones
Inquire
to find out about pricing and course
specials.
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