DCUCT – Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting

DCUCT – Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) v5.0 is a 3-day training program where you will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to properly troubleshoot Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers operating in standalone and integrated modes.

Through hands-on labs, you will learn the proper configuration procedures, and become familiar with common troubleshooting scenarios and recommended solutions.

Prerequisites

  • DCUCI – Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing or equivalent knowledge.
  • Familiarity with server virtualization (Vmware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V).
  • Familiarity with administration of common operating systems (Linux and Windows).

Course Objectives

  • Process and tools for determining Cisco UCS B-series architecture, installation, and configuration related issues
  • Troubleshoot processes on the standalone Cisco UCS C-Series deployments
  • Valid Cisco UCS C-Series integrated architecture and the process of determining issues related to integration of Cisco UCS C-Series server with Cisco UCS Manager

Module 1. Cisco UCS B-Series Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Architecture and Initialization.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Configuration.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity.
  • Troubleshooting and Upgrading Cisco UCS Manager.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Hardware.

Module 2. Cisco UCS C-Series Troubleshooting

  • Cisco UCS C-Series Architecture and Initialization.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Hardware and Firmware.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity.
  • Troubleshooting Locally Attached Storage.
  • Troubleshooting Operating System Related Issues.

Module 3. Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Troubleshooting

  • Integrating Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager.
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration.

Lab

Lab 1: Cisco UCS Network Baseline Documentation Lab 2: Cisco UCS Management and Service Profile Deployment Lab 3: Troubleshoot Cisco UCS B-Series Server Boot from SAN Lab 4: Troubleshoot LAN Connectivity: Part 1 Lab 5: Troubleshoot LAN Connectivity: Part 2 Lab 6: Troubleshoot Failover Connectivity: Part 1 Lab 7: Troubleshoot Failover Connectivity: Part 2 Lab 8: Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series Server Boot from SAN Lab 9: Troubleshoot Network Connectivity
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
  • Data center designers
  • Data center administrators
  • System engineers.
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
  • Data center engineers
  • Data center managers