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Lab Setup

Lab Setup

Overview

The lab infrastructure consists of three main components:

  • Windows Client — Your primary workstation for the workshop
  • ACI Simulator — The deployment target for your pipeline
  • Ubuntu Server — Hosts all services including GitLab, GitLab Runner, and Ansible

GitLab Lab Architecture
GitLab Lab Architecture

Credentials

ACI Simulator

  • IP Address: 198.18.134.18
  • Username: admin
  • Password: C1sco12345

Linux Server

  • IP Address: 198.18.134.28
  • Username: cisco
  • Password: C1sco12345

Pre-configured State

The following components are already configured:

  • APIC fabric initial setup completed
  • Ubuntu server updated with latest packages

All remaining installation and configuration tasks are your responsibility.

Visual Indicators

Throughout the workshop, colored boxes provide contextual information:

  • Code blocks — CLI commands and code snippets to copy
  • Output blocks — Command results (read-only, no action needed)
  • Attention boxes — Important notices requiring your focus