This course empowers learners to explore the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS), a revolutionary data center architecture that simplifies infrastructure by unifying computing, networking, and storage resources. Learners will discover Cisco UCS Server Hardware, including rack, blade, storage, and hyperconverged systems, gaining insight into the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect components and their roles in the data center. The course highlights the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor, which centralizes management of standalone Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers across multiple sites, reducing costs and boosting management efficiency. Learners will also delve into Cisco UCS Manager, the centralized management system running on Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects, enabling configuration, administration, and monitoring of all Cisco UCS devices within a domain through a unified interface.

Cisco Unified Computing System

Cisco Unified Computing System
This course is part of Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations Specialization

Instructor: Mai Vang
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Describe and implement Cisco UCS server hardware and connectivity, including service profiles and templates
Configure and manage Cisco UCS SAN, RBAC, and external authentication providers
Utilize Cisco UCS management tools such as Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Intersight, and scripting options for monitoring and automation
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Network Infrastructure
- Data Centers
- Cloud Management
- System Configuration
- Computer Hardware
- Hardware Architecture
- Server Administration
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Computing Platforms
- Cloud Computing
- Hybrid Cloud Computing
- IT Automation
- Servers
- Cloud Deployment
- Networking Hardware
- Data Infrastructure
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Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
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