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Duration
4h 55m
Difficulty
Professional
Instructor
Brian McGahan
Videos
8
CPE Credits
6
Published
May 23, 2022
Updated
Mar 29, 2023
Networking CourseCisco

Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Bootcamp

Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Bootcamp offers a hands-on learning path covering the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco UCS environments. The course guides learners from initial planning concepts through Day 1 implementation tasks, focusing on how compute infrastructure is structured and brought into operation. Learners explore key UCS components such as server compute configuration, Ethernet and storage connectivity, Cisco SAN switching, resource pools, policies, service profiles, and service profile templates. Each area is explained in the context of how UCS environments are built and managed in real data center deployments. This bootcamp is suitable for CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center candidates, as well as network engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of enterprise compute infrastructure. A basic understanding of server hardware and Ethernet switching is helpful for connecting UCS concepts with their underlying physical and logical architecture.

Instructor

Brian McGahan

Brian McGahan

Course Instructor

At the age of 20, Brian McGahan earned his first CCIE in Routing & Switching and became known as the “youngest engineer in the world.” He continued on to earn CCIE certifications in Security and Service Provider. We’re proud to have such an accomplished and driven instructor. Brian has developed and taught for since 2002, setting the bar for CCIE training and helping thousands of engineers obtain their own certifications. When he is not developing new products, Brian McGahan consults with large ISPs and enterprise customers.

What Is Included

8 videos4.45 / 5 rating6 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

Network Design and ArchitectureNetwork Design and Architecture → Data Center NetworkingNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Segmentation and VirtualizationNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetwork Device AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → Interface and Physical Layer ConfigurationNetwork Monitoring and TroubleshootingNetwork Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetworkingQuality of ServiceQuality of Service → Bandwidth and Congestion ManagementSwitching and Layer 2 TechnologiesSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Link Aggregation and TrunkingSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Switch Configuration and Management

Course Curriculum

Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Bootcamp

8 video lessons