HX Mentored Install – Hyper-V

Overview
Description, Pre requisites
Content
Lessons, Course Structure

HX Mentored Service – Hyper-V

To maximise success for customers and partners, Cisco has introduced the mentor program to provide guidance and assistance for authorised Cisco Hyperflex (HX) Customers and Partners.
HX will represent a new skill set for most networking professionals. The program acts as a transition mechanism and pathway for skill growth of internal resources.
A mentored engagement for first-time HX deployments is highly recommended by Cisco.
Housley is the only Cisco-approved mentor for APJ outside of Cisco Advanced Services.

Housley HX Mentored services

Housley will interact with the customer/partner to support the deployment of HX
The customer/partner will retain control of the project/engagement

Benefits

Delivery of first HX solution to customers, with confidence and reduced risk
Early access to HX experience and expertise
Shorter time to market for HX capability and services
Fast-track time for staff up-skilling on critical path for project deployment
Reduced time to deploy – allowing resources to move on to other projects
Potential cost reduction due to lower problem-solving time
Build internal HX knowledge through field experience

Partner Pre-Planning

The Channel Partner should ensure that all necessary equipment is racked, stacked, cabled, and powered-up prior to the kick-off. The customer should upgrade the network devices to the required software version. The customer should have the necessary Cisco Hyperflex and Cisco Intersight software licenses.

Service Deliverables

Project Kickoff

Conduct project overview
Gather customer requirements
Present HX Hyper-V architecture and components
Discuss system requirements, Pre-Install checklist, and pre-requisites

Pre-requisite Validation

Review and validate Pre-Install Checklist
Confirm hardware and system pre-requisites
Networking requirements discussion and planning

Deployment

Upgrade software
Install and deploy Cisco HX Data Platform Installer
Configure UCS Manager and HX Nodes
Install Microsoft Windows 16 / 19 Hyper-V
Create HX Cluster
Cisco Intersight Overview and Configuration

Validation

Datastore Provisioning
VM Snapshot and Cloning
Provisioning virtual server
Validate HX Connect reachability

Failover Testing

Validation of Fabric Interconnect failover
Test HX node resiliency
Test disk failures
Network link failure testing

System Integrations

CVMM integration
Cisco Intersight overview and configuration

Knowledge Transfer

Explain to the customer/partner how to configure and manage the solution in their environment

Next Steps: Call Housley for a detailed discussion on your HX with Hyper-V Deployment.