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Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) v4.6
Product version 2.0(1s)
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5 days
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| Course description |
In this course, you will learn how to choose and design scalable, reliable, and intelligent data center unified computing and virtualization solutions. These solutions are based on the Cisco Data Center product portfolio with the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) as a centerpiece integrated with contemporary server virtualization solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V R2, and Citrix for Cisco Virtualization Experience Infrastructure (VXI), and operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and Linux. You'll also learn how to evaluate existing data center computing solutions, determine the requirements, and design Cisco data center unified computing and virtualization solutions. With heavy focus on systems solutions, design, and product placement in this newly updated course, you will walk through Cisco's UCS B-Series and UCS C-Series components, giving special attention to the individual components of a complete solution and how to position a Cisco UCS design in various types of environments. Hands-on configuration labs and scenario-driven case studies reinforce the information you'll cover.
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| Why Firefly? |
The primary focus of this course is on the next-generation platform—the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS). The course includes information on the Nexus 7000 and Catalyst 6500 Series switches, the Nexus 1000v virtual switch, MDS9000 fibre channel switch, and VMware vSphere4: all part of the UCS solution. Deploying Firefly's robust lab configuration, you will explore the UCS hardware, configure and apply service profiles. Firefly has enhanced the Case Study experience with a complex resource pool exercise used with service profiles designed for a VMware implementation.
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| Learning objectives |
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the Cisco UCS solution design process as it relates to contemporary data centers
- Use the reconnaissance and analysis tools to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements
- Describe the hardware components of the Cisco UCS and select proper hardware
- Describe the basic server deployment model
- Propose a solution management design for a given environment
- Discuss the advanced Cisco UCS server deployment model
- Calculate the ROI and TCO for the solution using the Cisco UCS ROI tool
- Design a migration plan for an existing implementation to a Cisco UCS solution
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| Who should attend |
This course is intended for data center designers, administrators, engineers, managers, and system engineers.
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| Recommended prerequisites |
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You will gain the most from this course if you have completed Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN), Linux or Windows system administration familiarity, CCDA Boot Camp, Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions 4.2, and Cloud Computing and Virtualization Foundations.
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