Course Contents

The Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) version 3.0 course focuses on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) deployment and operations. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco UCS with consolidated I/O networking for LAN and SAN connectivity, and how to virtualize server properties to enable simple and rapid mobility of server OS images between physical servers. In the lab, you will practice implementing a multi-tenant management model, configuring fault tolerance, backing up and restoring system configurations, and using the built-in monitoring and troubleshooting tools. You will also install and configure the Cisco Nexus 1000V Virtual Switch on the Cisco UCS infrastructure. The Data Center Unified Computing Implementation course is offered as 5-day course with hands-on exercises.

Course Objectives

• Describe the Cisco UCS system architecture.
• Explain how Cisco UCS addresses key problems in Data Center server environments.
• Identify Cisco UCS hardware components and options.
• Perform the key operational tasks required to deploy a Cisco Unified Computing System.
• Configure physical and logical Unified Fabric connectivity.
• Define and implement the Basic Opt-In and Logical Server management models.
• Configure system-level fault tolerance.
• Describe where Cisco Unified Computing System can be used and recognize Unified Computing solution
• Implement a multi-tenant management model using Role-Based Access Control.
• Perform system upgrades.
• Back-up and restore system configurations.
• Monitor system events and use the built-in troubleshooting tools.

Who Should Attend

Server Administrators, SAN Administrators, IT Professionals, Network Technicians, Network Engineers.

Prerequisites

• Server administration experience.
• Basic knowledge of server virtualization concepts.
• Basic knowledge of LAN and SAN concepts.

Course Outline

• Module 1 - Introduction to the Cisco Unified Computing System.
• Implementing Cisco Virtualized Data Centers
• The Cisco Unified Computing System
• Module 2 - Understanding the Cisco Unified Computing System.
• Hardware Components
• Architecture and Feature Overview
• Installing Cisco UCS Hardware
• Lab 1: Initial Configuration
• Module 3 - UCS Connectivity.
• Unified Connectivity
• UCS User Interfaces
• Startup and Shutdown
• Upgrading Software
• Lab 2: Upgrading UCS Components
• Module 4 - Cisco UCS Manager.
• UCS Manager Fundamentals
• Role-Based Access Control
• Lab 3: Configuring Role-Based Access Control
• Module 5 - Establishing Compute Node Connectivity .
• LAN Connectivity
• SAN Connectivity
• Module 6 - Implementation of Server Resources.
• Identity and Resource Pools
• Creating Service Profiles
• Managing Service Profiles
• Lab 4: Creating Simple Service Profiles
• Lab 5: Configuring Resource Pools
• Lab 6: Creating Mobile Service Profiles
• Module 7 - Maintaining a Cisco Unified Computing System.
• Backup and Restore
• Managing High Availability
• Monitoring System Events
• Lab 7: Testing High Availability
• Lab 8: Configuration Backup and Import
• Lab 9: Reporting
• Module 8 - Positioning Cisco Unified Computing System.
• UCS Use Cases
• Operating System Provisioning
• Module 9 - Networks in a Virtual Server Environment.
• Introduction to the Cisco Nexus 1000V
• Server Virtualization Primer
• VMware Ethernet Networking
• Nexus 1000V Architecture
• Configure VMware Switching
• Installing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V
• Configure Basic Cisco Nexus 1000V Networking
• Lab 10: Installing VMware vSphere
• Lab 11: Installing a Nexus 1000V VSM
• Lab 12: Configuring Port Profiles