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Cisco FlexPod For Data Center Training (DCFSA)

  • Overview

    Description, Pre requisites

  • Content

    Lessons, Course Structure

FlexPod for Data Center Systems Administration (DCFSA) v2.0 is a 5-day instructor-led training program designed for the student to become experienced with the planning, design, and implementation of a FlexPod integrated platform that includes NetApp® unified storage systems, Cisco® Unified Computing System™ servers, Cisco Nexus® fabric, and VMware® vSphere virtualization platform. Using real-world scenarios and examples, this course will explore all of the components of the FlexPod system and guide you through the installation, management, and troubleshooting of the platform as a whole, as well as all of the individual Cisco, NetApp, and VMware components.

Learn more about FlexPod deployment, the Cisco FlexPod architecture, and more in this Cisco FlexPod training course.

Prerequisites:

The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Basic knowledge of Cisco routing and switching
  • Basic knowledge of servers and storage
  • Familiarity with basic VMware virtualization concepts
Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

  • Systems Administrators and Engineers
  • Technical Solutions Architects
  • Systems Integrators
  • Channel Partners
  • Value-Added Resellers
  • End-user Customers Deploying FlexPod

Duration

5 days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to the FlexPod Architecture

  • Lesson 1: Overview of the FlexPod platform architecture
  • Lesson 2: FlexPod Design Considerations

Module 2: Cisco FlexPod Switches and Features Overview

  • Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 9300 Switches
  • Lesson 2: Configuring System Management Features
  • Lesson 3: High Level Product Features Overview
  • Lesson 4: Configuring Basic Integration with FlexPod Platform

Module 3: NetApp Storage Appliance

  • Lesson 1: Discuss the benefits of Data ONTAP version 9.x and explain its modes of operation
  • Lesson 2: Describe the steps for setting up a basic cluster configuration
  • Lesson 3: Introducing SAN and NAS Protocols
  • Lesson 4: Administering Volumes, LUNs and Initiator Groups
  • Lesson 5: Review and Discussion of Advanced Features in ONTAP

Module 4: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)

  • Lesson 1: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Architecture Overview
  • Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series LAN Connectivity
  • Lesson 3: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series SAN Connectivity
  • Lesson 4: Provisioning Resource Pools in the Cisco UCS Manager
  • Lesson 5: Provisioning Service Policies in the Cisco UCS Manager
  • Lesson 6: Managing and Upgrading Cisco UCS Firmware
  • Lesson 7:  Implementing Backup, Import, and Restore of the Cisco UCS Manager Database

Module 5: Virtual Networking 

  • Lesson 1: VMware Virtual Switching Overview

Module 6: Troubleshooting the FlexPod Platform

  • Lesson 1: Cisco Nexus Series Troubleshooting Tools
  • Lesson 2: Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS Configuration

Lab Outline:

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

  • Lab 2-1: Configuring Nexus Switch System Management
  • Lab 3-1: Configuring NetApp Storage (FC/FCoE)
  • Lab 3-2: Configuring NetApp Storage (iSCSI)
  • Lab 4-1: Verify UCS Physical Connections
  • Lab 4-2: Configure Identity and Resource Pools
  • Lab 4-3: Creating a Mobile Service Profile
  • Lab 4-4: Back up and restore Cisco UCS Manager Database Objects