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 learner 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
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
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
