This five-day hands-on course focuses on the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) deployment and operations. Participants will learn how to configure and manage Cisco UCS servers with consolidated I/O networking for LAN and SAN connectivity and how to virtualize server properties to enable simple and rapid mobility of server operating system images between physical servers. Participants will practice configuring fault tolerance, implementing a multitenant management model, backing up and restoring system configurations, and using the built-in monitoring and troubleshooting tools in Cisco UCS Manager.
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that you have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:
Cisco CCNAŽ certification or the equivalent level of working knowledge and experience
Expertise with Cisco Nexus switches
Familiarity with SAN concepts and Cisco MDS 9000 switches
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Familiarity with Linux and Windows
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Channel Partners/Resellers (pre- and post-sales professionals)
Systems Engineers
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
Network Engineers
Network
Number of Days
5 Days instructor-led classroom training. (Approx. 7 hours each day.)
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain how Cisco UCS addresses key problems in Data Center server environments
Describe the Cisco UCS system architecture, hardware components, and options
Explain how to connect to and manage Cisco UCS components
Describe the Cisco UCS Manager
Explain the connectivity requirements for the Cisco UCS platform
Describe the process of configuring server profiles to allocate physical resources
Describe the maintenance processes and high-availability configuration for a Cisco UCS deployment
Identify common deployment scenarios for Cisco UCS
Explain how the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch fits in to a VMware server virtualization environment
Course Outline
Module 1: Benefits of the Cisco Unified Computing System
Lesson 1: Implementing Cisco Virtualized Data Centers
Evolution of Server Scalability
Management Challenges
Blade Challenges
Lesson 2: The Cisco Unified Computing System
Logical View of Cisco UCS
I/O Consolidation
Module 2: The Cisco Unified Computing System Architecture
Lesson 1: Defining Cisco UCS Hardware Components
Cisco UCS Hardware Overview
Cisco UCS Chassis Hardware
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect
Cisco UCS Blades
VMware Integration
Lesson 2: Architectural and Feature Overview
Cisco UCS Management Architecture
Cisco UCS Management Assignments
Diagnostic Information
Management Solution Integration
Cisco UCS Manager High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Lesson 3: Installing Cisco UCS Hardware
Installation Guidelines
Configuring Chassis Power Supplies
Chassis Module Installation
Module 3: Cisco Unified Computing System Connectivity and Management
Lesson 1: Describing Unified Connectivity
Hardware Component Connectivity
High-Availability Connectivity
Fabric Interconnect Network Configuration
Lesson 2: Exploring the Unified Computing User Interfaces
Graphical User Interface
Command-Line Interface
connect Commands
Lesson 3: Describe Cisco UCS Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Cisco UCS 6100 Startup and Shutdown
Lesson 4: Upgrading Software in the Cisco Unified Computing System
Cisco UCS Software Upgrade Overview
Upgrading Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Software
Upgrading CMC Software
Upgrading BMC Software
Upgrading Adapter Software
Module 4: The Cisco Unified Computing System Manager
Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Manager Fundamentals
Cisco UCS Resources
Service Profile Overview
Resource Pools
Service Profiles
Service Profile Policies
Service Profiles in Basic Opt-In Model
Service Profiles in Logical Server Model
Lesson 2: Role-Based Access Control
Management Groups
RBAC Overview
RBAC Configuration
Remote RBAC Configuration
AAA Configuration
Multitenancy Features and Options
Module 5: Compute Node Connectivity
Lesson 1: Compute Node LAN Connectivity
Server and Uplink Ports
EHV Mode
Ethernet Switching Mode
Describe the Use of VLANs
Virtual Network Interface Cards
Port Channels
Pin Groups
LAN Tools
Lesson 2: Compute Node SAN Connectivity
N_Port ID Virtualization
VSANs
Virtual HBAs
SAN Port Connectivity
Pin Groups
Module 6: Implementation of Server Resources
Lesson 1: Create and identity Resource Pools
Mobile Service Profiles
MAC Addresses
World Wide Names
Universally Unique Identifiers
Server Pools
Lesson 2: Creating Service Profiles
Service Profile Review
Opt-In Models
Service Profile Wizard
Service Profile Expert Wizard
Profile Templates and Clones
Scrub Policies
Lesson 3: Managing Service Profiles
Associating Service Profiles
Moving a Logical Server
KVM and Virtual Media
Module 7: Cisco Unified Computing System Maintenance
Lesson 1: Backup and Restore
Backup Types
Backup and Import Jobs
Backup Configuration
Import Configuration
Lesson 2: Managing High Availability
High-Availability Connectivity
High-Availability Terminology
Configuring High Availability
Managing High Availability
Lesson 3: Monitoring System Events
GUI Monitoring
Remote Monitoring
CLI Status Monitoring
Threshold Policies
Call Home Configuration
Exporting Data
Ethanalyzer
Module 8: Cisco Unified Computing System Deployments
Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Use Cases
Use Case: Server Operations
Use Case: Virtualization
Use Case: Databases
Lesson 2: Operating System Provisioning
SAN-Based Installation
Local Disk Installations
Network-Based Installation
Module 9: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Data Center Access Layer Networks
Virtual Environment Overview
Cisco Virtual Switching Overview
Feature Overview
Lesson 2: Server Virtualization Primer
Server Virtualization
VMware Virtualization
Virtual Networking with VMware
Virtual Storage Networking with VMware
VMware Environment Management
Lesson 3: VMware Ethernet Networking
Virtual Access Layer
The VMware vSwitch
VMware Network Configuration
Distributed Virtual Switching
Lesson 4: The Cisco Nexus 1000V Architecture
Cisco Nexus 1000V
Architectural Overview
Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Operation
Lesson 5: Configure VMware Switching
Configure vSwitches
Configuring VMware DVS
Lesson 6: Installing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch
