Unified Computing Systems (UCS) Bootcamp (UCSBC)

• Understanding of server system design and architecture
• Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
• Familiarity with SANs
• Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center Architecture

Upon completing this course, you will be able to design, implement and manage a Cisco Unified Computing System.

In this course, you will learn how to design, implement, and manage a unified access layer using the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course will cover the product platform and each of its components as well as system configuration and management.

Day 1
UCS Overview
Hardware Components
UCS Management
System Connectivity
Server Deployment Overview
Deployment Design
Case Study: Sizing UCS

Day 2
UCS BOM Creation
Reconnaissance Tools
Migration Planning
Installing UCS Hardware
Upgrading UCS Software
UCS Manager Fundamentals
Role Based Access Control

Day 3
LAN Connectivity
SAN Connectivity
Resource Pools
Creating Service Profiles
Managing Service Profiles
Case Study: Design UCS LANs
Case Study: Design UCS SANs
Lab: Initial Configuration
Lab: Basic Service Profiles

Day 4
Backup and Restore
High Availability Management
Monitoring, Diagnostics, Reporting
Lab: Resource Pools
Lab: Mobile Service Profiles
Lab: High Availability

Day 5
Introduction to Nexus 1000V
Nexus 1000V Architecture
Installing Nexus 1000V
Creating Port Profiles
Lab: Backup and Restore
Lab: Reporting