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INTUCSX Training

Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight

This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all.

46 CLC or $4595

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 46 Learning Credits

46 CLC or $4595

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 46 Learning Credits

  • The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Server Administrators

    • Systems Engineers

    • Storage Administrators

    • Technical Solutions Architects

    • Integrators and Partners

    • Consulting Systems Engineers

    • Network Administrators

    • Network Engineers

    • Network Managers

    • Architects

  • N/A

  • Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives:

    • Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models)

    • Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM)

    • Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS

    • Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module)

    • Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series

    • Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions

  • Section 1: Intersight Foundations

    • Intersight Architecture

    • Flexible Deployment Models

    • Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service LicensingIntersight Essentials License Tier
      Intersight Advantage License Tier
      Intersight Premier License Tier

    Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight

    • Device Health and Monitoring

    • Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers

    • Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status

    • Firmware Upgrades

    Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight

    • Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight

    • Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment

    Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration

    • Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight DeploymentArchitecture

    • X-Series Fabric Interconnects

    • Compute X-Series

    • Power/Cooling EfficiencyCooling Capacity

    • Airflow

    • Thermal Policies

    • Future-Proof Cooling

    • Power Policies

    • Compute SeriesArchitecture – C220 M6

    • Architecture – C240 M6 

    • Cisco VIC Offerings for M6

    • GPU Offerings for X-Series

    • Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers

    • UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack ServersArchitecture – C220 M7

    • Architecture – C240 M7

    • Intel 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features

    • M7 Memory DIMMsArchitecture – C225 M6
      Architecture – C245 M6

    Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity

    • LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4End Host Mode

    • Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager

    • Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses

    • Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity

    • Fibre Channel SwitchingFibre Channel Operating Modes 

    • EHM and N-Port Virtualization

    • Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS ManagerCreating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS

    • Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile

    • Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure

    Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode

    • IMM and Domain Profiles

    • Domain Policy Concepts and Usage

    • Cisco Intersight Server Profiles

    • Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile – Process Overview

    • Importing a Server Profile – Process Overview

    • Upgrading Firmware

    • Cisco IMM Transition Tool

    • Thermal Policies

    • Power Policies

    Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates

    • Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview

    • Intersight Firmware Bundles

    • Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management

    • Cisco HX Firmware Management

    • UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management

    • UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management

    • Hardware Compatibility List

    Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO)

    • Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview

    • IWO Delivery and Tiers

    • Workload Optimizer – What’s New?

    • IWO Value PropositionApplication Resource Management
      IWO Market

    Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO)

    • Sample Scenario

    • Workflow Designer

    • Validate and Execute a Workflow

    • ICO – Intersight Cloud Orchestrator

    • Infrastructure Orchestration

    • Infrastructure as Code with ICO

    • Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator

    • Workflow Versions

    • Rollback Tasks (Task Designer)

    Section 10: Intersight API Overview

    • Intersight API Resources

    • SDKs / Ansible Modules

    • Use Case

    Appendix 1: Intersight Kubernetes Services (IKS) and Intersight Workload Engine (IWE)

    • IKS Overview

    • IKS Policies

    • Kubernetes Cluster Profile

    • IKS Dashboard

    • Container Technologies

    • Intersight Integration with HashiCorp Terraform Cloud

    Appendix 2: Intersight Services for Terraform (IST)

    • Terraform OSS Challenges

    • Application & Infrastructure Deployment and Delivery

    • Benefits

    • Target Workflow

    • DeploymentStep 1: Deploy an Intersight Assist
      Step 2: Add Terraform Cloud Target to Intersight
      Step 3: Deploy Terraform Cloud Agents to Intersight Assist

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

    • Lab 0: Before You Begin

    • Lab 1: Start the Lab

    • Lab 2: Dashboard Overview

    • Lab 3: Overview

    • Lab 4: Operate

    • Lab 5: Create Pools and Policies

    • Lab 6: Create a Server Profile Template

    • Lab 7: Server Firmware Update

    • Lab 8: Boot ESXi and Configure

    • Lab 9: Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer

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