18 MDS courses

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of the MDS 9000 Series, including: Data center architects Data center engineers IT directors IT managers Network architects Network engineers Solutions architects Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco MDS SAN features and advantages Define fixed and modular platforms Understand Cisco MDS architecture and high-availability mechanisms Identify technologies used in modern SANs Describe SAN management with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Explain key value-add features that distinguish Cisco MDS switches The Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Overview (DCMDSO) v1.5 course gives you a technical overview of how Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) 9000 Series, can be used to build highly available and scalable storage networks with advanced security and unified management. The course is for technical decision makers and IT professionals who architect, implement, and manage data center Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. In this course, you?ll learn about key capabilities of the MDS 9000 Series, including platforms, architecture, software, management, and key features that contribute to performance, high availability, flexibility, and operational simplicity of storage environments. DEFINE CISCO MDS PLATFORM OVERVIEW * Introduction and Advantages of Cisco MDS * Fixed Platforms * Modular Platforms DESCRIBE CISCO MDS ARCHITECTURE * Store-and-Forward Architecture * High Availability * Redundancy EXPLORE CISCO MDS KEY FEATURES * Virtual Storage Area Networks * Port Channels * Slow Drain Device and Path Analysis Using Congestion Control Mechanisms * Cisco DCNM SAN Insights for SAN Analytics * Zoning * Smart Zoning * Other Differentiating Features EXAMINE CISCO MDS MANAGEMENT * Cisco Data Center Network Manager ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Overview v1.5 (DCMDSO) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Overview v1.5 (DCMDSO) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical decision makers Network architects Data center systems engineers Field engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors Provision Cisco MDS Switches Describe key product features of the MDS platform Describe and implement automation an Cisco MDS Switches Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.6 course teaches you to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco© MDS 9000 Series Switches to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and utilize capabilities such as Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, SAN analytics, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers.This course helps you prepare to take the 300-625 Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (DCSAN) exam, which leads to CCNP Data Center and the Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. COURSE OUTLINE * Describing Cisco MDS Platform * Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches * Building the Fibre Channel Fabric with Cisco MDS Switches * Automating Cisco MDS Fabric * Monitoring and Reporting Cisco MDS Features * Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical decision makers Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors. Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches Describe key product features of the MDS platform Describe and implement automation an Cisco MDS Switches Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades This course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco© MDS 9000 Series Switches, to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and use capabilities such as virtual storage area networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers. This course prepares you for Cisco CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. DESCRIBING CISCO MDS PLATFORM * Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware * Cisco NX-OS * Cisco DCNM * Fibre Channel Architecture * FCoE Architecture PROVISIONING CISCO MDS SWITCHES * Power-On Auto-Provisioning * Cisco DCNM * Using Cisco DCNM 11.x * RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) BUILDING THE FIBRE CHANNEL FABRIC WITH CISCO MDS SWITCHES * Virtual SANs * Port Channels and VSAN Trunking * Zoning and Smart Zoning * Device Aliases * Inter-VSAN Routing * Fibre Channel Fabric Security * Building SAN Extensions * Inter-VSAN Routing * Slow Drain Analysis * SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming * Cisco Secure Boot * NPV and NPIV AUTOMATING CISCO MDS FABRIC * Cisco MDS NX_APIPython API * Ansible MONITORING AND REPORTING CISCO MDS FEATURES * Cisco DCNM SAN Reports and Alarms * SAN Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CISCO MDS ISSUES * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domains, Zones and Zone Merges * Boot and Upgrade Issues

Duration 62.5 Days 375 CPD hours Cisco Learning Library: Data Center offers a subscription to Cisco online data center training, including certifications, products, and technologies.This comprehensive technical training library offers full-length, interactive certification courses, additional product and technology training with labs, and thousands of reference materials DATA CENTER LIBRARY CERTIFICATION COURSES CCNP DATA CENTER * Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.0 * Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.0 * Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT) v7.0 * Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.0 * Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) * Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) CCIE DATA CENTER * Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.0 PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING * Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.0 * Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.0 * Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX) v1.0 * Configuring Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCCNX) v1.0 * Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.0 * Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT) v7.0 * Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure?Advanced (DCACIA) v1.0 * Introducing Cisco Unified Computing System (DCIUCS) v1.0 * Configuring Cisco Unified Computing System (DCCUCS) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Tetration Analytics (DCITET) v1.0 * Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Overview (DCMDSO) v1.0 * Configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 in NX-OS Mode (C9KNX) v1.2 * Configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI Mode (DCAC9K) v3.0 * Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCINX9K) v2.1 * Configuring VXLANs on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches (DCVX9K) v1.0 * Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v4.1 * Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.1 * Introducing Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCIMDS) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.0 * Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco HyperFlex (DCIHX) v1.2 * Configuring the Cisco Nexus Data Center Transport (CCNDC-T) v2.0 * Configuring the Cisco Nexus Data Center Virtual Machines (CCNDC-V) v2.0 ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Digital Learning Data Center training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Digital Learning Data Center course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of the MDS 9000 Series using Cisco DCNM. IT professionals seeking a deeper knowledge of SAN operations using both CLI and DCNM may take the alternative 4-day course, Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS). Much of the hands-on work in DCNMS is also covered in DCMDS. This course is also designed for professionals in the following roles including: Consulting systems engineer Data center engineers Data center operators Data center network management engineers Storage network administrator Network administrator Network engineer Sales engineer Technical solutions architect Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco DCNM SAN components, licensing, high availability, and security features Describe Cisco DCNM SAN reports, alerts, event forwarding, and troubleshooting tools, including Cisco DCNM SAN Insights and SAN Analytics features The Managing SAN Infrastructure with Cisco© Data Center Network Manager (DCNMS) v1.0 course provides product training that that teaches you to deploy, operate, and maintain the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) SAN solutions. You will learn to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco storage networking infrastructure using Cisco DCNM. Cisco DCNM provides management, automation, visualization, and troubleshooting across Cisco Nexus© and Cisco Multilayer Distributed Switching (MDS) solutions.You will learn how the DCNM serves as a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution for managing and troubleshooting Cisco storage architecture. IMPLEMENTING CISCO DCNM SAN * Cisco DCNM Solution Overview * Implement Cisco DCNM SAN * Integrate Cisco DCNM SAN with VMware vCenter * Cisco DCNM SAN Licensing MONITORING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SAN INFRASTRUCTURE USING CISCO DCNM SAN * Cisco DCNM SAN Alerts and Reports * Dashboards in Cisco DCNM SAN * SAN Troubleshooting with the Cisco DCNM * SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Managing SAN Infrastructure with Cisco Data Center Network Manager v1.0 (DCNMS) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Managing SAN Infrastructure with Cisco Data Center Network Manager v1.0 (DCNMS) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for personnel who are assessing and planning to deploy a storage area network. Overview Summarize the storage infrastructure challenges and the various storage architectures such as DAS, SAN and NASClassify SAN terminology including trunking, zoning, multipathing and fabric mergingRecognize b-type Data Center Management tools such as Data Center Fabric Manager and Network Advisor (NA)Classify the various tabs in the Network Advisor ToolRecall the Cisco MDS management toolsRecognize the importance of Converged Enhanced EthernetCompare the features of iSCSI and FCoE This course provides an overview of storage network and data center networking technology. DAY 1 * Welcome * Unit 1 - Evolution of storage area networks * Unit 2 - Fibre Channel DAY 2 * Unit 3 - Fibre Channel switches and directors: Brocade (b-type) * Unit 4 - Brocade DCFM and Network Advisor DAY 3 * Exercise 0 - Lab setup and preliminary instructions * Exercise 1 - Brocade switch 2109: Initial configuration Exercise 2 - Management software installation Exercise 3 - Brocade Fabric Manager * Exercise 4 - Brocade switch: Zoning configuration Exercise 5 - V3700 storage provisioning using iSCSI Exercise 6 - Brocade VDX fabric merging * Unit 5 - Fibre Channel switches and directors: Cisco MDS DAY 4 * Unit 6 - Converged Enhanced Ethernet * Unit 7 - Fibre Channel over Ethernet Unit 8 - iSCSI * Exercise 7 - Basic configuration * Exercise 8 - Management tools installation Exercise 9 - VSAN creation * Exercise 10 - Zoning configuration on Cisco * Exercise 11 - Configuring the DS3500 storage subsystem ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans SN71 IBM Storage Area Networking Fundamentals training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the SN71 IBM Storage Area Networking Fundamentals course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Administrator Network Engineer Systems Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Cisco Integrators/Partners Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Outline the troubleshooting process, and highlight which questions to ask Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture Identify and resolve issues related to VLANs and PVLANs Identify and resolve issues related to port channels and virtual port channels Identify and resolve issues related to Cisco FabricPath Identify and resolve issues related to OTV Identify and resolve issues related to VXLAN Identify and resolve issues related to LISP Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols, such as OSPF, ISIS, and PIM. Describe troubleshooting of the AAA and RBAC Identify and resolve issues related to a single device Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel interface operation Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the Cisco NX-OS software switch is used in switched mode (vs. NPV mode) Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the NX-OS switch is used in N Port Virtualization (NPV) mode Identify and resolve issues related to FIP and FCoE, including FCoE performance Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshoot related issues Describe Cisco UCS B-Series operation and troubleshoot related issues Describe LAN, SAN and Fibre Channel operations, including in depth troubleshooting procedures Describe Cisco IMC utilities to validate performance and facilitate data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series troubleshooting, as well troubleshooting approach to hardware and firmware failures Define proper procedures to configure LAN and SAN connectivity and avoid issues with the P81E virtual interface card (VIC) Troubleshoot integration of Cisco UCS C-Series servers with Cisco UCS Manager Identify tools, protocols and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI The focus of this skills-building course is troubleshooting of LANs, SANs, Cisco Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). The course provides rich hands-on experience in resolving problems on Cisco MDS switches, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco fabric extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, and Cisco ACI. TROUBLESHOOTING THE DATA CENTER LAN NETWORK * Overview of the Troubleshooting Process * Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tools * Troubleshooting VLANs and Private VLANs * Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels * Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath * Troubleshooting Cisco OTV * Troubleshooting VXLAN * Troubleshooting LISP * Troubleshooting Routing Protocols * Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security * Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER SAN * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Service * Troubleshooting NPV Mode * Troubleshooting FCoE TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER UNIFIED COMPUTING * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialization * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER ACI * Exploring the Tools and Methodology of Troubleshooting Cisco ACI ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. This course also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. This course, including the self-paced material prepares you to take the exam: 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) This course will help you: Gain experience implementing, securing and automating network, compute, and storage infrastructure 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 Qualify for professional and expert-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments Earn 64 CE credits toward recertification This course will help you prepare to take the 350-601 DCCOR exam. This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. After you pass 350-601 DCCOR: You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and you satisfy the core requirement for these certifications: CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center IMPLEMENTING DATA CENTER SWITCHING PROTOCOLS* * Spanning Tree Protocol * Port Channels Overview IMPLEMENTING FIRST-HOP REDUNDANCY PROTOCOLS* * Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview * Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview IMPLEMENTING ROUTING IN DATA CENTER* * Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 * Border Gateway Protocol IMPLEMENTING MULTICAST IN DATA CENTER* * IP Multicast in Data Center Networks * Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) IMPLEMENTING DATA CENTER OVERLAY PROTOCOLS * Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization * Virtual Extensible LAN IMPLEMENTING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY* * User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) * Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS DESCRIBING CISCO APPLICATION-CENTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE * Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery * Cisco ACI Management DESCRIBING CISCO ACI BUILDING BLOCKS AND VMM DOMAIN INTEGRATION * Tenant-Based Components * Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) * DESCRIBING PACKET FLOW IN DATA CENTER NETWORK* * Data Center Traffic Flows * Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches DESCRIBING CISCO CLOUD SERVICE AND DEPLOYMENT MODELS * Cloud Architectures * Cloud Deployment Models DESCRIBING DATA CENTER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS* * Time Synchronization * Network Configuration Management EXPLAINING CISCO NETWORK ASSURANCE CONCEPTS* * Need for Network Assurance * Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview IMPLEMENTING FIBRE CHANNEL FABRIC * Fibre Channel Basics * Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview IMPLEMENTING STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES * Distributed Device Aliases * Zoning IMPLEMENTING FCOE UNIFIED FABRIC * Fibre Channel over Ethernet * Describing FCoE IMPLEMENTING STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY* * User Accounts and RBAC * Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting DESCRIBING DATA CENTER STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS* * Time Synchronization * Software Installation and Upgrade DESCRIBING CISCO UCS SERVER FORM FACTORS* * Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers * Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY * Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect * Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING SERVER ABSTRACTION * Identity Abstraction * Service Profile Templates IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING SAN CONNECTIVITY * iSCSI Overview * Fibre Channel Overview IMPLEMENTING UNIFIED COMPUTING SECURITY * User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication INTRODUCING CISCO HYPERFLEX SYSTEMS* * Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview * Cisco HyperFlex Solution DESCRIBING DATA CENTER UNIFIED COMPUTING MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS* * Compute Configuration Management * Software Updates IMPLEMENTING CISCO DATA CENTER AUTOMATION AND SCRIPTING TOOLS* * Cisco NX-OS