DCFSA - Cisco FlexPod for Data Center Systems Administration v1.0
DCFSA - Cisco FlexPod for Data Center Systems Administration v1.0 Course Details:
Using real-world scenarios and examples, you will explore all the components of the FlexPod system and walk through installing, managing, and troubleshooting the platform as a whole as well as all of the individual Cisco, NetApp, and VMware components.
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Module 1: Introduction to the FlexPod Architecture
- Lesson 1: Overview of the FlexPod platform architecture
- Lesson 2: FlexPod Design Considerations
Module 2: Cisco FlexPod Switches and Features Overview
- Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 9300 Switches
- Lesson 2: Configuring System Management Features
- Lesson 3: High Level Product Features Overview
- Lesson 4: Configuring Basic Integration with FlexPod Platform
Module 3: NetApp Storage Appliance
- Lesson 1: Discuss the benefits of Data ONTAP version 9.x and explain its modes of operation
- Lesson 2: Describe the steps for setting up a basic cluster configuration
- Lesson 3: Introducing SAN and NAS Protocols
- Lesson 4: Administering Volumes, LUNs and Initiator Groups
- Lesson 5: Review and Discussion of Advanced Features in ONTAP
Module 4: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
- Lesson 1: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Architecture Overview
- Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series LAN Connectivity
- Lesson 3: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series SAN Connectivity
- Lesson 4: Provisioning Resource Pools in the Cisco UCS Manager
- Lesson 5: Provisioning Service Policies in the Cisco UCS Manager
- Lesson 6: Managing and Upgrading Cisco UCS Firmware
- Lesson 7: Implementing Backup, Import, and Restore of the Cisco UCS Manager Database
Module 5: Virtual Networking
- Lesson 1: VMware Virtual Switching Overview
Module 6: Troubleshooting the FlexPod Platform
- Lesson 1: Cisco Nexus Series Troubleshooting Tools
- Lesson 2: Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS Configuration
*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.
DCFSA - FlexPlod for Data Center Systems Administration v2.0 is a 5-day instructor-led training program designed for the student to become experienced with the planning, design, and implementation of a FlexPod integrated platform that includes NetApp unified storage systems, Cisco Unified Computing System servers, Cisco Nexus fabric, and VMware vSphere virtualization platform. Using real-world scenarios and examples, this course will explore all of the components of the FlexPod system and guide you through the installation, management, and troubleshooting of the platform as a whole, as well as all of the individual Cisco, NetApp, and VMware components.
Lab 2-1: Configuring Nexus Switch System Management
Lab 3-1: Configuring NetApp Storage (FC/FCoE)
Lab 3-2: Configuring NetApp Storage (iSCSI)
Lab 4-1: Verify UCS Physical Connections
Lab 4-2: Configure Identity and Resource Pools
Lab 4-3: Creating a Mobile Service Profile
Lab 4-4: Back up and restore Cisco UCS Manager Database Objects
- Basic knowledge of Cisco routing and switching
- Basic knowledge of servers and storage
- Familiarity with basic VMware virtualization concepts
- Systems administrators and engineers
- Technical solutions architects
- Systems integrators
- Channel partners
- Value-added resellers
- End users deploying FlexPod