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As we know that Datacenter are built using different Components like Networking, Security, Compute, Storage, Monitoring System, Management System, along with different software and Application that provides necessary service to an Enterprise Business.

In this Cisco UCS Training , we will learn about Cisco Data Center UCS Hardware Models like Cisco UCS rack Servers , UCS B Series Blade Servers , UCS Manager , Fabric Interconnects  their hardware Architecture and its related topics.

This Cisco UCS Training, Course enables you to have complete knowledge about Cisco UCS product & its family. This Course also helps you to prepare for CCIE DC, CCNP – DC and CCNA –DC exams. This Cisco UCS Course provides Best Cisco 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data center Core Technologies DCCOR training and helps in passing Cisco DCCOR 350-601 Exam. 

This Cisco UCS LABS Course has been designed in such a way that, it includes not only theory but also traffic flow of each related topics and its associated LAB. This UCS LAB course also provide Best Cisco 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data center Core Technologies DCCOR labs along with Cisco 300-601 Designing Cisco Data centre Infrastructure DCID labs material. 

The Course Pedagogy will help you to learn the following concepts on Cisco UCS Data Center compute Hardware Platform which are part of Cisco DCCOR & DCID Exams. 

  • UCS Introduction & Architecture
  • Introduction to Cisco UCS Hardware Platform
  • Learn Cisco UCS Traffic Flow and failovers
  • Understand Cisco UCS Connectivity methods
  • Overview of Cisco UCS LAN & SAN Connectivity
  • Cisco UCS Identity & Resource Pool
  • Cisco UCS Service Profile and Cloning
  • How to configure UCS Role based Access Control
  • How to Perform UCS backup and Restoring
  • Management & Monitoring of Cisco UCS Compute Servers

All above Course pedagogy you will find in Menu section after buying the subscription plan.

Servers Evolution on Datacenter

At Early 1990 there was tradition of Monolithic Servers which has large numbers CPU, Propriety OS with high cost and uses more space, Power in DC. These servers were part of First generation data centers

Later at Early 2000 tradition changed to commodity servers which has few CPU and on X86 Platform, commoditized OS and One application per Server which also contribute to high cost, Power and Space but respectively lesser than Monolithic servers. These Infrastructure were part of second generation datacenters

And in Todays scenarios third generation Datacenter and early 2005 onwards DC Servers models changes towards Virtualization where one Physical Servers host many virtual servers and each has different vCPU, RAM, OS and Application installed, which reduces cost, space, power utilization in comparison to Monolithic and commodity servers and are very cost effective. These physical servers come in form of rack Servers and Blade servers over which any hypervisor runs which in turn provides facility to create Virtual Servers.

Cisco around 2008, entered in to Server market, with product called UCS. It is the next-generation, highly integrated platform, for providing the needed computing resources, in flexible ways for the optimal utilization of the hardware computing resources through hardware abstraction.

Cisco UCS Use-cases

Cisco UCS Servers (Blade, Modular, Rack) can be used to deliver high performance, and provide workload for

  • Agile development environments requiring bare-metal servers
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
  • Big data
  • Cloud-native applications
  • Content delivery
  • Cloud computing environments delivering containers, virtual machines, and bare-metal servers as a service
  • Database management systems
  • Gaming applications
  • GPU-accelerated AI/ML workloads
  • High-frequency trading
  • Hyper converged applications: Cisco HyperFlex™ nodes are based on Cisco UCS servers
  • In-memory databases
  • Internet infrastructure applications
  • Mission-critical enterprise applications
  • Mobile application back-end services
  • Virtualized environments

Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) is a fully self-aware, self-integrating system and is also 100 percent programmable, UCS system is flexible, agile, and UCS supports blade, rack, modular, multinode, and storage-intensive servers; converged infrastructure; hyper converged infrastructure (Cisco Hyper Flex™ systems); and solutions for the network edge such as Cisco UCS Mini and Cisco Hyper Flex Edge.

Business benefits of UCS

Because of its simplicity, automation, and capabilities, it not only increases productivity but also support a fast-paced business environment.

Below are some business benefits that an Enterprise can get using Cisco UCS solution.  

  • Improved staff productivity: By aligning your infrastructure with applications and the way teams work together, you can create synergies that can’t be achieved with other architectures.
  • Better use of IT staff: The common, simplified management of servers, storage, and fabric establishes best practices and eliminates the need to understand the nuances of specific components. You can use your subject-matter experts to develop policies and use lower-level administrators or operations personnel to implement policies.
  • Effective communication: Cisco UCS management improves communication between roles through cross-visibility and role-based administrative access.
  • Faster time to value: You can rapidly roll out new applications and business services at cloud-like speed and enhance the competitive strength of your enterprise.
  • Increased operational efficiency: You can automate many routine tasks, improve resource utilization, and proactively prevent manual errors that typically keep your IT staff from working on high-value tasks.
  • Improved flexibility and agility: The capability to automatically integrate additional resource capacity into larger, flexible pools helps ensure that your IT staff can achieve economies of scale and efficiency without greater complexity.

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GENERAL FAQ

Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) is a data center architecture that integrates compute, networking, and storage resources into a single, unified system. This integration simplifies management, increases efficiency, and enhances agility for data centers. UCS is designed to make it easier to manage and scale data center resources, ultimately reducing complexity and improving overall performance.

ere's a more detailed explanation of how UCS benefits data centers:
 
1. Unified Management and Centralized Control:
  • UCS provides a single management interface (UCS Manager) to manage all aspects of the data center, including servers, networking, and storage. 
     
  • This centralized management streamlines provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting, making it easier for IT teams to manage and scale their data center infrastructure. 
     
2. Increased Efficiency and Scalability:
  • UCS enables dynamic scaling of resources to meet changing workload demands. 
     
  • It allows for the creation of server pools, where resources can be dynamically repurposed based on workload requirements. 
     
  • This reduces the need for dedicated hardware and improves resource utilization, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency. 
     
3. Simplified Infrastructure and Reduced Complexity:
  • UCS eliminates the need for multiple management tools and reduces the complexity of managing separate components. 
     
  • It simplifies networking by providing a single unified fabric that carries all data center traffic. 
     
  • This results in a more streamlined and easier-to-manage data center infrastructure. 
     
4. Enhanced Agility and Flexibility:
  • UCS allows for faster provisioning of resources, including both physical and virtual servers. 
     
  • It facilitates rapid scaling of resources to meet changing business needs and adapt to new applications. 
     
  • This improved agility helps data centers to respond quickly to market demands and adapt to evolving business requirements. 
     
5. Improved Virtualization and Cloud Readiness:

 

  • UCS is optimized for virtualization and cloud environments, enabling the delivery of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).
  • It supports various virtualization platforms and provides the necessary infrastructure for building and deploying virtualized workloads.
  • This makes it easier for data centers to adopt virtualization and cloud technologies. 
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) hardware consists of two main types: B-series blade servers and C-series rack servers. The B-series utilizes a chassis with blade servers, while the C-series are standalone rack servers, all managed by UCS Manager software on Fabric Interconnects. 
 
Cisco UCS B-series:
  • Blade Servers: These are full and/or half-slot blade servers that fit within a UCS chassis. 
     
  • Chassis: The B-series uses a powered chassis to house the blade servers. 
     
  • Management: Blade servers within the chassis are managed by UCS Manager, which runs on the Fabric Interconnect. 
     
Cisco UCS C-series:
  • Rack Servers: These are 19-inch rack-mounted servers. 
     
  • Form Factors: C-series servers come in various sizes like 1U, 2U, and 4U. 
     
  • Management: They can be managed independently or through UCS Manager on a Fabric Interconnect. 
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) is a platform designed to support virtualization and cloud computing environments by providing an integrated, unified, and highly manageable computing infrastructure. It achieves this through several key features, including virtualization support, networking capabilities, and management tools. 
 
Here's a more detailed explanation:
 
1. Virtualization Support:
  • VM-FEX Technology:
    Cisco UCS utilizes VM-FEX technology, which provides improved support for server virtualization, including policy-based configuration, security, and support for VMware's VMotion. 
     
  • Hypervisor Support:
    UCS supports various hypervisors like VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix Systems' Xen Server, allowing for a wide range of virtualization needs to be met. 
     
  • Containerization:
    Cisco UCS also supports containerization through partnerships with companies like Docker, enabling operating-system-level virtualization for efficient workload management. 
     
2. Networking Capabilities:
  • Integrated Networking:
    UCS features integrated networking, allowing for the virtualized I/O to be handled by the hardware, providing control over network connections for virtualized workloads. 
     
  • Fabric Interconnect:
    The Cisco Fabric Interconnect provides high-speed, low-latency networking, essential for virtualized environments and cloud deployments. 
     
  • VM-FEX Technology:
    This technology facilitates communication between virtual machines on different hosts, simplifying network management in virtualized environments. 
     
3. Management Tools:
  • Cisco UCS Manager:
    UCS Manager allows for centralized management of servers, networking, and storage, simplifying deployment, configuration, and monitoring of virtualized infrastructure. 
     
  • Simplified Management:
    UCS Manager provides a single GUI for managing both physical and virtual resources, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency. 
     
  • Policy-Based Configuration:
    UCS Manager allows for policy-based configuration of virtual machines, enabling automation and streamlining of virtualized environments. 
     
4. Other Key Features:
  • Scalability:
    UCS is designed for scalability, allowing for easy expansion of virtualized infrastructure as needed. 
     
  • Reduced Costs:
    By consolidating resources and simplifying management, UCS helps reduce costs associated with virtualization and cloud deployments. 
     
  • Improved Performance:
    The integrated networking and hardware acceleration provided by UCS can lead to improved application performance in virtualized environments. 
Cisco UCS Servers can be your key to high-performance computing and streamlined operations
  • High Performance. Boost your application performance with powerful server capabilities. ...
  • Scalable Architecture. Easily scale your infrastructure as your business grows. ...
  • Efficiency and Cost Savings.

Comment

  • AM

    Hello folks,When we can expect ucs course to be published ?

    • ASIF MAHBUB
    • Dec 24, 2020

    • DC

      It will Done ASAP , We have started Preparing this course and soon will be launched !!!

      • dclessons1
      • Feb 14, 2023

  • AB

    Please upload the UCS content as it is a part of membership.

    • Abdulhameed
    • Nov 08, 2022

    • DC

      It will Done ASAP , We have started Preparing this course and soon will be launched !!!

      • dclessons1
      • Feb 14, 2023

  • CH

    Please upload the UCS course content.

    • Chander
    • Feb 24, 2023

    • DC

      We are preparing the content , once some portion is complete will definitely start posting it ..

      • dclessons1
      • Feb 24, 2023

    • CH

      Please upload the UCS course content. We need it.

      • Chander
      • Mar 02, 2023

    • CH

      Please upload all Content.

      • Chander
      • Mar 21, 2023

  • LA

    Looks cool but price is too high

    • Lala
    • Aug 19, 2023

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