Cisco DCUCD Training 642-982

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design

Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Design Specialist DCUCD 642-982

Course Title: Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Design

Course Code: DCUCD 642-982
Duration: 4 Days

Course Overview

The Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) training course has been designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to design scalable, reliable and intelligent Data Centre Unified Computing solutions. The DCUCD course incorporates a wide range of technologies including:

• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
• Cisco Nexus family switches
• Catalyst 6500 in Virtual Switching System (VSS)
• MDS family SAN switches with NX-OS
• Data Centre NetworkManager (DCNM)
• MDS Fabric Manager configuration and management applications
• VMware server virtualisation products
• Linux and Microsoft Windows operating system

The inclusion of hands-on practical labs reinforces design concepts taught and enables candidates to become familiar with the UCS environment.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the DCUCD 642-982 Cisco training course include experienced Cisco Server Administrators, Network and/or Systems Designers/Engineers who are involved in the deployment of Cisco Unified Computing System Solutions. The DCUCD 642-982course is also one of the requirements for Channel Partners who are looking for accreditation for the Cisco UCS ATP Programme.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the DCUCD 642-982 course candidates will be able to:

• Understand Cisco Unified Computing solutions and identify server architecture
• Identify and understand Cisco UCS components, management, system connectivity, high availability, and size Cisco Unified Computing System
• Understand and design Cisco UCS server deployment
• Identify Cisco Unified Computing solution management aspects
• Understand and design Cisco Unified Computing network
• Understand and design Cisco Unified Computing SAN
• Identify historical performance characteristics, and reconnaissance and analysis tools, and determine aspects affecting the migration plan
• Identify Cisco UCS deployments and describe solution advantages
• Understand server virtualization and server virtualization networking
• Evaluate Cisco Unified Computing solution, understand design success criteria, and determine ROI

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the DCUCD 642-982 Cisco training course should hold a valid Cisco CCNA Certification and be proficient in Designing a Cisco Nexus switch solution (DCNID is recommended). Candidates should also be familiar with designing SAN solutions with Cisco MDS 9000 switches (DCSNS is recommended). Candidates should also possess VMware Certified Professional certification (VCP 3 or 4) - (VSICM or VSFT recommended).

Testing and Certification

The DCUCD Cisco training course is the recommended preparation for the 642-982 DCUCD - Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Design exam and is required for candidates wishing to achieve the Cisco Data Centre Unified Design Specialist Certification. The Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) course is recommended for further study.

Course Content

Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Solutions:

• Identifying Cisco Unified Computing Solution
• Identifying Server Architecture

Understanding the Cisco Unified Computing System:

• Identifying Cisco Unified Computing System Components
• Identifying Cisco Unified Computing System Management
• Understanding Cisco Unified Computing System Connectivity
• Understanding Unified Computing System High Availability
• Designing the Cisco Unified Computing System

Understanding Cisco Unified Computing System Server Deployment:

• Describing the Cisco Unified Computing System Server Deployment Model
• Designing Cisco Unified Computing System Server Deployment

Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Management:

• Defining the Cisco Unified Computing Solution Management Aspects
• Describing Cisco Unified Computing System Management

Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Network:

• Identifying the Cisco Unified Computing Network
• Designing the Cisco Unified Computing Network

Understanding the Cisco Unified Computing Solution SAN:

• Identifying the Cisco Unified Computing SAN
• Designing the Cisco Unified Computing SAN

Understanding Existing Computing Solutions:

• Understanding Historical Performance Characteristics
• Identifying Data Centre Reconnaissance and Analysis Tools
• Determining the Aspects Affecting the Migration Plan

Positioning the Cisco Unified Computing System:

• Identifying Cisco Unified Computing System Deployments
• Describing Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Solution Advantages

Understanding Server Virtualization Networking:

• Identifying Server Virtualization
• Cisco Server Virtualization Networking Solution
• Sizing Virtual Machine

Evaluating Cisco Unified Computing Solutions:

• Understanding Design Success Criteria
• Determining the Design ROI

Labs:

• Exploring Cisco Unified Computing System Hardware
• Deploying a Server with Cisco Unified Computing System
• Implementing Management Hierarchy
• Exploring the Cisco Unified Computing Network
• Exploring Cisco Unified Computing SAN
• Exploring Cisco Unified Computing System Server Deployment
• Exploring Server Virtualization Deployment with Cisco Unified Computing System

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