Description
The Introducing Cisco Unified Computing System (DCIUCS) training that shows you introductory information needed to deploy, secure, operate, and maintain the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series blade servers, Cisco UCS CSeries and S-Series rack servers, and Cisco HyperFlex™ product family for use in data centers. You will gain hands-on practice on basic Cisco UCS server configuration, performing backup and restore activities, and more.
This training also earns you 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.
How you’ll benefit
This training will help you:
• Learn how to implement and maintain Cisco UCS servers
• Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software
• Prepare for data center job roles
• Earn 12 CE credits toward recertification
Technology areas
• Data Center
Objectives
• Describe Cisco UCS server hardware
• Describe Cisco UCS connectivity
• Describe the Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform, its data writing and reading processes, and data optimization
• Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profiles
• Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profile templates
• Describe and implement Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) on Cisco UCS
• Describe and implement Cisco UCS firmware updates
• Describe and implement Cisco UCS backups
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
• General knowledge of servers
• Routing and switching
• Storage area networking
• Server virtualization
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
• Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Who should enroll
• Server Administrators
• Network Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Consulting Systems Engineers
• Technical Solutions Architects
• Network Administrators
• Storage Administrators
• Network Managers
• Sales Engineers
• Cisco Integrators and Partners
Outline
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