Description
The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) v4.0 course enables engineers 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).
The DCUCD v4.0 course is an update of the Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) v3.0 and describes the data center unified computing and virtualization solutions that are based on the Cisco data center product portfolio. The course explains how to evaluate existing data center computing solution, determine the requirements, and design Cisco data center unified computing and virtualization solutions.
Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Evaluate the Cisco Unified Computing System 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
- Describe the hardware components of the Cisco Unified Computing System and select proper hardware for a given set of requirements
- Describe the basic server deployment model of the Cisco Unified Computing System
- Propose a Cisco Unified Computing System solution management design for a given environment
- Describe the advanced Cisco UCS server deployment model
- Calculate the ROI and TCO for the solution by using the Cisco UCS ROI tool
- Design a migration plan for an existing implementation to a Cisco Unified Computing System solution
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Data center designers, data center administrators, and system engineers
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
- Data-center designers and managers
The tertiary audience for this course is as follows:
- Program and project managers
Course Outline
Module 1: Cisco Unified Computing System Solution
Lesson 1: Analyzing Data Center Computing Solutions
- Data Center Computing Solutions Overview
- Computing Solutions Challenges
- Cloud Computing Overview
- Evaluate Cloud Computing
Lesson 2: Identifying a Cisco Unified Computing System Solution
- Cisco Data Center Business Advantage Overview
- Cisco Data Center Business Advantage Network
- Cisco Data Center Business Advantage Storage
- Cisco Data Center Business Advantage Compute
- Cisco Data Center Business Advantage Desktop
- Cisco Data Center Services
Lesson 3: Evaluating Server Deployment Options
- Server Deployment Options
- Cisco Validated Designs
Lesson 4: Defining a Cisco Unified Computing System Solution Design
- Design Process
- Design Deliverables
Module 2: Assess Computing Solution Requirements
Lesson 1: Analyzing Performance Characteristics
- Performance Characteristics
- Assess Performance Characteristics
Lesson 2: Employing Data Center Reconnaissance and Analysis Tools
- Reconnaissance and Analysis Tools
- Employ VMware Capacity Planner
- Employ VMware vCenter CapacityIQ
- Employ the MAP Toolkit
Module 3: Design Cisco Unified Computing System Solution
Lesson 1: Evaluating Cisco UCS C-Series Architecture
- Evaluating the C-Series Server
- Evaluating C-Series Memory
- Evaluating C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity
- Evaluating C-Series Local Storage
- Evaluating C-Series Management
Lesson 2: Sizing the Cisco UCS C-Series Solution
- Analyzing Requirements
- Sizing the C-Series Solution
- Creating the C-Series BOM
Lesson 3: Evaluating Cisco UCS B-Series Architecture
- Evaluating Cisco UCS B-Series
- Cisco UCS 6100 Fabric Interconnects
- Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis
- Cisco UCS B-Series Server Blades
- Cisco UCS B-Series Memory
- Cisco UCS B-Series Adapters
- Cisco UCS B-Series Management
- Cisco UCS B-Series LAN Connectivity
- Cisco UCS B-Series SAN Connectivity
Lesson 4: Sizing the Cisco UCS B-Series Solution
- Analyzing Requirements
- Sizing the B-Series Solution
- Creating the B-Series BOM
Lesson 5: Planning Physical Deployment
- Cisco UCS Power Calculator Tool
- Creating the Physical Deployment Plan
Lesson 6: Examining the Cisco UCS Network and Storage
- Cisco UCS LAN
- Cisco Nexus 1000V
- Cisco Nexus 1000V VMware Integration
- Cisco UCS SAN
- Cisco UCS Storage
Lesson 7: Designing the Cisco UCS Network and Storage
- Analyzing Requirements
- Designing the Cisco UCS LAN
- Designing the Cisco UCS SAN
Module 4: Design Server Deployment
Lesson 1: Designing Cisco UCS Server Deployment Model
- Designing Basic B-Series Server Deployment
- Advanced Server Deployment Model
- Designing Identity Pools
- Designing Resource Pools
- Designing Policies
- Cisco UCS 1.4 Enhancements
Module 5: Design Cisco UCS Solution Management
Lesson 1: Examining Cisco UCS Solution Management
- Cisco UCS Solution Management Aspects
- Managing Multiple Cisco UCS Pods
- Cisco UCS 1.4 Enhancements
Lesson 2: Designing Cisco UCS Solution Management
- Analyzing Requirements
- Designing Cisco UCS Management
Module 6: Design Advanced Server Deployment
Lesson 1: Evaluating Cisco UCS Deployment with Microsoft Hyper-V
- Assessing Microsoft Hyper-V R2 Requirements
- Designing Microsoft Hyper-V R2 Deployment
Lesson 2: Evaluating Cisco UCS Integration with VMware vSphere
- Assessing VMware vSphere Requirements
- Designing VMware vSphere Deployment
Lesson 3: Evaluating Cisco UCS and Cisco Nexus 1000V Integration with VMware vSphere
- Assessing VMware vSphere with Cisco Nexus 1000V Requirements
- Designing VMware vSphere with Cisco Nexus 1000V Deployment
Module 7: Evaluate Cisco Unified Computing System Solutions
Lesson 1: Evaluating Solution Design
- Evaluating Design Success Criteria
Lesson 2: Determining Solution ROI and TCO
- Using the Cisco UCS ROI Tool
Module 8: Plan Migration to Cisco Unified Computing System Solution
Lesson 1: Designing a Migration Plan
- Assessing Migration Aspects
- Designing a Migration Plan
Lab Outline
- Lab 2-1: Analyze the Existing Computing Solution
- Lab 3-1: Size the Small Cisco UCS Solution
- Lab 3-2: Size the Large Cisco UCS Solution
- Lab 3-3: Plan the Physical Deployment
- Lab 5-1: Design the Cisco Unified Computing System Solution Management
- Lab 6-1: Design the Server Deployment for Microsoft Hyper-V
- Lab 6-2: Design the Server Deployment for VMware vSphere
- Lab 6-3: Design the Server Deployment for VMware vSphere with Cisco Nexus 1000V
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Cisco CCDA® certification:
- Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) course
- Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist certification:
- Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFD) course
- Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist certification:
- Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) course
- Linux or Windows system administration familiarity
- Introduction to Virtualization (Virt101EL) precourse online training