Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight (DCUCAI)
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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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
Target Audience:
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Systems Administrators and Engineers
- Technical Solutions Architects
- Systems Integrators
- Channel Partners
- Value-Added Resellers
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Understand the B-Series and C-Series product line similarities and differences
- Claiming resources in Intersight
- Managing UCS domains in Intersight
- Describe the Intersight support for C-Series standalone and UCS-managed architectures
- Understand the process for upgrading B-Series and C-Series Firmware with Intersight
- Administering service profiles, pools, and policies with Intersight running UCS natively
- Understanding RBAC with Active Directory integration
- Administering backup and restores in UCS Manager
- Learn and discuss the various management tools for Cisco UCS including Intersight
- Perform basic troubleshooting of B-Series and C-Series in normal operations with UCSM and Intersight
- Describe how to get started with Intersight programmability
Course Outline:
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