Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight (DCUCAI) training course

Instructor‑Led: $3,985 | Duration: 4 Days

Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight is a 4-day instructor-led course. In this Cisco UCS server training course, you will become experienced with the administration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) X-Series, B-Series, C-Series, next-gen UCS servers including using Cisco Intersight SaaS for UCS management. This custom-built Cisco UCS training class was developed using the best lessons from all available Cisco server courses to maximize the learning experience for individuals who want to focus on day-to-day administration using Intersight SaaS as the primary interface to manage UCS Infrastructure.

Using real-world scenarios and examples, this Cisco training course will explore the components of the UCS-X, B-Series Blades, C-Series Rack Mount, and cover next-gen solutions such as C4500. Intersight SaaS provides a day-to-day administrative single interface for managing UCS infrastructure. Learn to access Intersight, claim devices, run UCSM commands from Intersight, Firmware Upgrades, and other functions.

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    Course Highlights

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    • Intermediate
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    Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight (DCUCAI) Course Outline

    Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight is a 4-day instructor-led course. In this Cisco UCS server training course, you will become experienced with the administration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) X-Series, B-Series, C-Series, next-gen UCS servers including using Cisco Intersight SaaS for UCS management. This custom-built Cisco UCS training class was developed using the best lessons from all available Cisco server courses to maximize the learning experience for individuals who want to focus on day-to-day administration using Intersight SaaS as the primary interface to manage UCS Infrastructure.

    Using real-world scenarios and examples, this Cisco training course will explore the components of the UCS-X, B-Series Blades, C-Series Rack Mount, and cover next-gen solutions such as C4500. Intersight SaaS provides a day-to-day administrative single interface for managing UCS infrastructure. Learn to access Intersight, claim devices, run UCSM commands from Intersight, Firmware Upgrades, and other functions.

    Who Should Attend this Course?

    The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Systems Administrators and Engineers
    • Technical Solutions Architects
    • Systems Integrators
    • Channel Partners
    • Value-Added Resellers
    PREREQUISITES

    The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

    • Basic knowledge of Cisco routing and switching
    • Basic knowledge of Cisco Unified Computing Systems
    • Basic knowledge of servers and storage
    • Familiarity with Cisco UCS and Hyperflex

    Module 1: UCS Infrastructure Components with Intersight

    • Cisco UCS X-Series, Use Cases, and Components
    • Introducing Cisco Intersight Managed Mode
    • Describing Cisco UCS C-Series Servers
    • Describing Next Gen Cisco X-Series Servers
    • Gen 4 and future deployments
    • Integrating with earlier Generations
    • UCS Central use cases with Intersight

    Module 2: Administering Cisco UCS with Intersight

    • Managed Mode Resources Pools
    • Configuring Compute Node LAN Connectivity
    • Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity
    • Managed Mode Network Policies
    • Managed Mode Storage Policies
    • Creating Identity and Resource Pools
    • Creating Server Profiles
    • Creating Server Profile Templates and Deriving Server Profiles
    • Managing Server Profiles
    • Installing OS onto blades
    • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS X/B/C-Series Configuration
    • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS X/B/C-Series Operation
    • Managing and Upgrading Cisco UCS X/B/C-Series Firmware

    Module 3: Administering UCS Management Tools with Intersight

    • Describing Cisco UCS User Interfaces
    • Exploring Intersight User Interfaces
    • Describing Cisco UCS Management Framework & Features
    • Describing Cisco UCS Hyperflex
    • Describing Intersight Services for Terraform
    • Describing Intersight Orchestrator

    Lab Outline:

    Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:

    • Connecting to the Lab Environment
    • Explore the Cisco UCS GUI and CLI Environment
    • Explore the Cisco Intersight Dashboard and claim devices
    • Create Users, Groups, Roles, and Organizations in Intersight
    • IMM Mode Fabric build
    • IMM Mode Create Network and Storage Policies
    • Create IMM mode Resource Pools
    • Create X Series Server Profiles
    • Derive X Series Server Profiles
    • Using Intersight to upgrade Firmware
    • Install an OS from Intersight repository
    • Add ESX host to vCenter
    • Deploy VMs from Intersight Services for Terraform

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