DCUCD

This course enables engineers to design scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center Unified Computing solutions based on Cisco Unified Computing System. It covers the design and deployment of a UCS system in an environment of Cisco Nexus Switches, Converged Nertwork Adapters (CNAs) & Cisco VIC, MDS SAN Switches and VMware server virtualization products.
After the course, students can assess an existing data center infrastructure, determine the specifications and develop a virtualizes Solution based on the products mentioned above. The course prepares for the Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist exam 642-993.

Course Contents
• Describe Data Center Computing Solutions
• Identify Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Components
• Describe Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Benefits
• Describe Unified Computing System Implementation Aspects
• Evaluate Existing Data Center Computing Solutions
• Design Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions
• Evaluate Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions
The course documentation contains an extensive e-learning module on server virtualization basics as a preparation for the course.

Target Group
This course is suitable for Channel Partner planners and consultants who need to design Cisco Unified Computing System solutions.

Knowledge Prerequisites
If you aim for a Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist cerrtification, you need to pass the VMware Design Exam (VCD311) first. Afterwards, one of two options is requested:
• Valid Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist and Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist certifications
• Valid CCDA and successfully completed Exam 642-978 (DCUCD Qualifier Exam)

Course Objective
• Describe Cisco data center virtualization solutions
• Identify the Cisco services available to design, install and maintain a Cisco virtualized data center
• Evaluate an existing data center infrastructure in light of a Cisco data center virtualization solution
• List the most relevant technical data points to identify in converting an existing data center to a Cisco virtualized data center
• Determine the requirements for a Cisco data center virtualization solution
• Given a particular set of data center business drivers, identify the success criteria for a Cisco virtualized data center solution design
• Design a Cisco data center virtualization solution based on determined requirements
• Given a particular data center virtualization project, identify the Cisco data center virtualization network technologies employed

DCUD