OnlineCourse Details
ICUCSVR – Installation and Configuration of the Cisco Unified Computing System with Virtual Reality is a 3 days instructor-led course. In this Cisco UCS server training course, you will become experienced with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series. This custom-built Cisco UCS training class was developed by NterOne 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 Cisco UCS Manager as the primary interface.
This Cisco training course will explore all of the components of the UCS B-Series from a day to day administrative point of view. Learn UCS Manager, B-Series administration, troubleshooting, and management tools used to support basic UCS and multi-cluster support with UCS Central.
Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet the following overall objectives:
- Understand the B-Series product line similarities and differences
- Describe UCS managed architectures
- Install and rack UCS family devices.
- Understand the process for upgrading B-Series Firmware
- Administering service profiles, pools, and policies
- Understanding RBAC with Active Directory integration
- Administering backup and restores in UCS Manager
- Learn and discuss the various management tools for Cisco UCS
- Perform basic troubleshooting of B-Series in normal operations
Outline
Module 1: UCS Infrastructure Components
- Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Servers and Components
- Lesson 2: Exploring Cisco UCS User Interfaces
- Lesson 3: Cisco UCS Management Framework and Features
- Lesson 4: Rack, Stack, Power, and Console
Module 2: Configuring Cisco B-Series Servers
- Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Servers and Components
- Lesson 2: RBAC, Organizations, and Active Directory Integration
- Lesson 3: Configuring Compute Node LAN Connectivity
- Lesson 4: Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity
- Lesson 5: Creating Identity and Resource Pools
- Lesson 6: Creating Service Profiles with VMware
- Lesson 7: Creating Templates and Cloning Service Profiles
- Lesson 8: Managing Service Profiles
- Lesson 9: Operating System Installation Options
- Lesson 10: Backing Up and Restoring UCSM Database
- Lesson 11: Upgrading UCS B-Series Firmware
- Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Configuration
- Lesson 13: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation
Module 3: UCS Management Tools Essentials
- Lesson 1: UCS Management Tool Overview
- Lesson 2: Introduction to UCS Central
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Cisco Intersight
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course are as follows:
- Systems Administrators and Engineers
- Technical Solutions Architects
- Systems Integrators
- Channel Partners
- Value-Added Resellers
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must 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, storage, and VMware