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 a 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.
 

Learn to choose and design scalable, reliable, and intelligent data center unified computing and virtualization solutions.
 

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 a 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.
 

What You'll Learn
•Evaluate the Cisco UCS solution design process in regards to the contemporary data center challenges, the Cisco Data Center Business Advantage architectural framework, and components
• Use the reconnaissance and analysis tools to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements
• Hardware components of the Cisco UCS and select proper hardware
• Basic server deployment model
• Propose a solution management design for a given environment
• 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
 

Who Needs to Attend

•Data center designers, administrators, engineers, and managers
•System engineers
 

Prerequisites
•Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
•Linux or Windows system administration familiarity
•CCDA Boot Camp
•DCUFD - Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric v3.0
•DCSNS - Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions 4.2
•Cloud Computing and Virtualization Foundations
 
Follow-On Courses
•DCUCI v4.0 - Data Center Unified Computing Implementation
 
Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks
 
This course is part of the following programs or tracks:
•Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist
 
Course Outline

1. Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Solution
• Analyzing Data Center Computing Solutions
• Identifying a Cisco UCS Solution
• Evaluating Server Deployment Options
• Defining a Cisco UCS Solution Design
 
2. Assess Computing Solution Requirements
• Analyzing Performance Characteristics
• Employing Data Center Reconnaissance and Analysis Tools
 
3. Design Cisco UCS Solution
• Evaluating and Sizing Cisco UCS C-Series Architecture
• Evaluating and Sizing Cisco UCS B-Series Architecture
• Planning Physical Deployment
• Examining and Designing the Cisco UCS Network and Storage
• Identifying Solution Network and Storage Requirements
 
4. Design Server Deployment
• Cisco UCS Server Deployment Model
 
5. Design Cisco UCS Solution Management
• Examining Cisco UCS Solution Management
 
6. Design Advanced Server Deployment
• Evaluating Cisco UCS Deployment with Microsoft Hyper-V
• Evaluating Cisco UCS Integration with VMware vSphere
• Evaluating Cisco UCS and Cisco Nexus 1000V Integration with VMware vSphere
 
7. Evaluate Cisco UCS Solutions
 • Evaluating Solution Design
• Determining Solution ROI and TCO
 
8. Plan Migration to Cisco UCS Solution
 • Designing a Migration Plan
 

Labs

 Lab 1: Analyze the Existing Computing Solution

 Lab 2: Size the Small Cisco UCS Solution

 Lab 3: Size the Large Cisco UCS Solution

 Lab 4: Plan the Physical Deployment

 Lab 5: Design the Cisco Unified Computing System Solution Management

 Lab 6: Design the Server Deployment for Microsoft Hyper-V

 Lab 7: Design the Server Deployment for VMware vSphere

 Lab 8: Design the Server Deployment for VMware vSphere with Cisco Nexus 1000V