HX Mentored Install – VDI (VMWare Horizon)

Overview
Description, Pre requisites
Content
Lessons, Course Structure

HX Mentored Service – VDI (VMWare Horizon)

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, Cisco Intersight, and VMWare Horizon software licenses.

Service Deliverables

Project Kickoff

Conduct project overview
Gather customer requirements
Present HX 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

HX Deployment

Upgrade software
Install and deploy Cisco HX Data Platform Installer
Configure UCS Manager and HX Nodes
Create HX Cluster

Intersight Configuration

Cisco Intersight Overview
Configuration and Discovery of HX Devices

VDI (VMWare) Deployment

Deploy VMWare View Agent
Install Horizon View Connection Server (up to 500 Virtual Desktops)
Create User Profile
Provision VDI using Horizon View

Validation

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

Next Steps: Call Housley for a detailed discussion on your HX VDI (VMWare Horizon) Deployment.