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Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN)

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 17/02/2025   English

Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

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Duration

2 Days

12 CPD hours

Overview

Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe the FlexPod data center solutions and architecture Identify FlexPod workload sizing and technical specifications Describe the FlexPod deployment and management strategies

Description

The goal of this course is to evaluate the FlexPod solution design process in regards to the contemporary data center challenges. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the reconnaissance and analytics to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements. In addition this course will describe the hardware components of the FlexPod and the process for selecting proper hardware for a given set of requirements.

FlexPod Data Center Solutions and Architecture
  • Describe data center elements
  • Identify data center business challenges
  • Identify data center environmental challenges
  • Identify data center technical challenges
  • Describe the data center consolidation trend
  • Describe the FlexPod solution
  • Identify the benefits of FlexPod
  • Describe FlexPod platforms
  • Describe FlexPod validated and supported designs
  • Identify the supported Cisco UCS components
  • Identify the supported Cisco Nexus switch components
  • Identify the supported NetApp storage components
FlexPod Workload Sizing and Technical Specifications
  • Describe FlexPod performance characteristics
  • Describe server virtualization performance characteristics
  • Describe desktop virtualization performance characteristics
  • Describe reconnaissance and analysis tools
  • Describe the process for deploying analysis tools
  • Configure the Microsoft MAP Toolkit
  • Identify FlexPod Design components
  • Describe FlexPod Sizing considerations
  • Employ Cisco UCS Application Sizer
  • Employ Cisco UCS VXI Resource Comparison tool
  • Describe NetApp Solution Builder Sizing tool
FlexPod Deployment and Management Strategies
  • Describe key FlexPod LAN features
  • Describe key FlexPod SAN features
  • Identify FlexPod server provisioning features
  • List FlexPod high availability features
  • Describe supported FlexPod SAN features
  • Describe FlexPod virtual storage tiering features
  • Identify Cisco FlexPod validated designs
  • Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1
  • Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 with Cisco Nexus 7000
  • Identify FlexPod data center with Microsoft Private Cloud Enterprise Design Guide
  • Identify FlexPod Select with Cloudera's Distribution including Apache Hadoop (CDH)
  • Identify FlexPod Cisco Nexus 7000 and NetApp MetroCluster for multisite deployment
  • Identify data center operations and management challenges
  • Describe FlexPod validated management solutions
  • Describe Cisco UCS Director turnkey solutions
  • Identify Cisco UCS Director management types
  • Describe Cisco UCS Director automation
  • Describe self-service provisioning and reporting
  • Identify the customer challenges and goals
  • Describe the workload analysis
  • Describe the component selection process
  • Review the selected component
  • Analyze the solution
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) Course

Available Delivery Options for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
What certification does the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training prepare you for?

The Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training course helps prepare you for the Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist certification path.

How many CPD hours does the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training provide?

The 2 day. Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training course give you up to 12 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

Which exam does the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training course prepare you for?

The Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) prepares you for the 500-173 FPDESIGN official exam. You can take this exam at any exam center across Ireland including, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Northern Ireland or live online where ever you are. Exams vary in duration and if required you can request with the provider for any accommodations appropriate for you.

What is the correct audience for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training?

This course is designed for post-sales audiences and is aimed at channel partners, customer network engineers and administrators whose interest is focused around designing a scalable infrastructure with the FlexPod.

Do you provide training for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN).

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN). This can take place anywhere in Ireland including, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across Ireland or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) program.

The Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training takes place over 2 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN)?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for Ireland on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable. To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.

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