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Implementing the VersaStack Solution

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This course enables engineers to deploy and support a VersaStack system using methods and procedures defined in the Cisco Validated Design. Infrastructure covered includes Cisco Nexus 9000 switches, Cisco MDS switches, Cisco UCS, VMware, Cisco UCS Director Virtual Machine, and IBM Storwize Storage System.

Course Contents

  • Describe the VersaStack components and architecture 
  • Deploy Cisco UCS Integrated Infrastructure, which includes the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS), Cisco Nexus 9000 series, and Cisco MDS switches
  • Describe the benefits of using Cisco UCS Director to manage the VersaStack environment and engineers experience those benefits through hands-on labs
  • Describe how the IBM Storwize V7000 enhances virtual environments with its Data Virtualization, Real-Time Compression, and Easy Tier features
  • Configure the IBM Storwize V7000 storage to support the VersaStack solution

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.

Target Group

  • Cisco and IBM Channel Partner Field Engineers
  • Data Center Engineers
Course Introduction
 
Module 1: Describe the VersaStack Solution
Lesson 1: VersaStack Architecture and Components
Guided Lab 1: Access the Lab Environment
Guided Lab 2: Exploring Cisco UCS Director to Manage a VersaStack
 
Module 2: Implement the Network Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Deploying Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches for VersaStack
Guided Lab 3: Initial Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch Configuration
 
Module 3: Implement the Storage Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Deploying Cisco MDS Switches for VersaStack
Guided Lab 4: Initial Cisco MDS Switch Configuration
Lesson 2: Deploying IBM Storwize Storage System
Guided Lab 5: Initial Configuration of the IBM Storwize V7000
Guided Lab 6: Initial Configuration of the IBM Storwize V7000 File Modules
 
Module 4: Implement the Compute Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Overview and Architecture
Lesson 2: Deploying Cisco UCS for VersaStack
Guided Lab 7: Initial Configuration of the UCS Domain
Guided Lab 8: Configuring UCS Pools, Policies, and Service Profiles
Guided Lab 9: Configuring Zoning
Guided Lab 10: Configuring Storage Volumes
Lesson 3: Deploying VMware for VersaStack
Guided Lab 11: Installing and Configuring VMware ESXi
Guided Lab 12: Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter
 
Module 5: Implement the Management Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Automating and Orchestrating VersaStack Management with
 
Cisco UCSD
Guided Lab 13: Deploying the Cisco UCS Director Virtual Machine
Guided Lab 14: Configuring Cisco UCS Director to Manage a VersaStack
 
Module 6: Appendix
Lesson 1: Cisco Partners

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses
PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

This course enables engineers to deploy and support a VersaStack system using methods and procedures defined in the Cisco Validated Design. Infrastructure covered includes Cisco Nexus 9000 switches, Cisco MDS switches, Cisco UCS, VMware, Cisco UCS Director Virtual Machine, and IBM Storwize Storage System.

Course Contents

  • Describe the VersaStack components and architecture 
  • Deploy Cisco UCS Integrated Infrastructure, which includes the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS), Cisco Nexus 9000 series, and Cisco MDS switches
  • Describe the benefits of using Cisco UCS Director to manage the VersaStack environment and engineers experience those benefits through hands-on labs
  • Describe how the IBM Storwize V7000 enhances virtual environments with its Data Virtualization, Real-Time Compression, and Easy Tier features
  • Configure the IBM Storwize V7000 storage to support the VersaStack solution

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.

Target Group

  • Cisco and IBM Channel Partner Field Engineers
  • Data Center Engineers

Course Introduction
 
Module 1: Describe the VersaStack Solution
Lesson 1: VersaStack Architecture and Components
Guided Lab 1: Access the Lab Environment
Guided Lab 2: Exploring Cisco UCS Director to Manage a VersaStack
 
Module 2: Implement the Network Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Deploying Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches for VersaStack
Guided Lab 3: Initial Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch Configuration
 
Module 3: Implement the Storage Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Deploying Cisco MDS Switches for VersaStack
Guided Lab 4: Initial Cisco MDS Switch Configuration
Lesson 2: Deploying IBM Storwize Storage System
Guided Lab 5: Initial Configuration of the IBM Storwize V7000
Guided Lab 6: Initial Configuration of the IBM Storwize V7000 File Modules
 
Module 4: Implement the Compute Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Overview and Architecture
Lesson 2: Deploying Cisco UCS for VersaStack
Guided Lab 7: Initial Configuration of the UCS Domain
Guided Lab 8: Configuring UCS Pools, Policies, and Service Profiles
Guided Lab 9: Configuring Zoning
Guided Lab 10: Configuring Storage Volumes
Lesson 3: Deploying VMware for VersaStack
Guided Lab 11: Installing and Configuring VMware ESXi
Guided Lab 12: Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter
 
Module 5: Implement the Management Infrastructure
Lesson 1: Automating and Orchestrating VersaStack Management with
 
Cisco UCSD
Guided Lab 13: Deploying the Cisco UCS Director Virtual Machine
Guided Lab 14: Configuring Cisco UCS Director to Manage a VersaStack
 
Module 6: Appendix
Lesson 1: Cisco Partners

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.