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# Cisco ACI

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> Cisco ACI is a software-defined networking (SDN) solution that facilitates data center automation and application agility. It is built on top of the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform and is designed to simplify the application development lifecycle. This solution is designed for IT professionals and supports workloads of any size, in any location, on-premise or remote, and in private or public cloud environments. 

Cisco ACI consists of a main architectural component called the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC). The controller’s main features include application-centric network policies, topology monitoring, third-party integration, health scores for critical managed objects, and more.

Pricing information is provided by Cisco. Support is provided via phone or online.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Cisco
- **Founded**: 2010

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Contact Cisco for pricing information.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Third-Party Integrations
- Troubleshooting

## Category

- [Data Centre Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4179/data-center-management/software)

## Related Categories

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- [Network Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4735/network-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "Exellent software for Tech-Savvy" — 4.0/5

> **Reza** | *27 February 2023* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The best part is that by using this product you'll be able to create a software-defined data center easily which gives you Flexibility, Consistent Infrastructure, Automation and Orchestration.
> 
> **Cons**: Implementing such an SDN network environment by using it, needs especially training which is a little complex for lots of network engineers.
> 
> All in all, if you're looking for a solution to have your infrastructure as a code and be able to modify it easily this is for you and of course, it's one of the best in its class.

## Links

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| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci> |
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