Module 1: UCS Infrastructure Components with Intersight and IMM
Objective: Gain comprehensive knowledge of Cisco UCS components and management through Intersight and IMM transition tools.
- Lesson 1: Reviewing the Cisco UCS Product Line, Use Cases, and Components
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Cisco Intersight and IMM Best Practices
- Lesson 3: Exploring Cisco UCS Intersight User Interfaces with IMM Integration
- Lesson 4: Cisco UCS Intersight Management Framework and IMM Features
- Lesson 5: UCS Intersight Use Cases in IMM Environments
- Lesson 6: UCS Intersight Deployment Options with IMM Considerations
Module 2: Administering Cisco Servers with Intersight and Automation Tools
Objective: Master administration of Cisco X-Series servers using Intersight and integrate with automation tools.
- Lesson 1: Cisco UCS Servers and Components
- Lesson 2: Intersight RBAC, Organizations, and Active Directory Integration
- Lesson 3: Configuring Compute Node Network Connectivity with Intersight
- Lesson 4: Creating Identity and Resource Pools
- Lesson 5: Creating Intersight Server Profiles
- Lesson 6: Creating Templates and Cloning Server Profiles
- Lesson 7: Managing Server Profiles
- Lesson 8: Operating System Installation Options and Workflow
- Lesson 9: Upgrading UCS X/C-Series Firmware
- Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS X-Series Configuration
- Lesson 11: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation
Module 3: Intersight Orchestration and Programmability with ICO
Objective: Explore orchestration and programmability in Intersight, including ICO, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
- Lesson 1: Intersight Orchestrator: Mastering Workflow Automation in UCS
- Lesson 2: Navigating the Workflow Designer in Cisco Intersight
- Lesson 3: Harnessing the Power of REST API with Intersight
- Lesson 4: Python Scripting for Enhanced UCS Management
- Lesson 5: Seamless Ansible Integration in the Intersight Environment
- Lesson 6: Utilizing Terraform Provider for Efficient Intersight Operations
- Lesson 7: ICO Integration: Bridging Intersight with Terraform and PowerShell
Module 4: Administering UCS Management Tools with IMM and Automation Integrations
Objective: Master administration of UCS tools using IMM best practices and automation via PowerShell and Terraform.
- Lesson 1: UCS Management Ecosystem Overview with IMM Best Practices
- Lesson 2: Intersight UCS Element Managers UI Launch
- Lesson 3: Inserting infrastructure calls via the Intersight Framework with PowerShell and Terraform
Module 5: Operating Intersight with Advanced Security and Automation
Objective: Gain proficiency in managing Cisco UCS using Intersight, focusing on advanced security, IMM integration, and system monitoring.
- Lesson 1: Setting up Intersight SaaS and On-Prem Appliance with IMM Integration
- End Host Mode, VLAN Configuration in UCS Manager
- Lesson 2: Implementing Security (PCI/HIPPA) Connectors with IMM Compliance
- Lesson 3: Connected TAC and Proactive Support with Smart Call Home in IMM Environments
- Lesson 4: Advanced Monitoring, Fault Reporting, and Server Actions in Intersight
- Lesson 5: Server HCL, CVE, Contract Status Management using IMM
- Lesson 6: Firmware Upgrades with Automated IMM Processes
- Lesson 7: Standalone Management for UCS C-Series with Intersight and IMM Insights
Module 6: Intersight Orchestration and Programmability with ICO and Scripting Tools
Objective: Learn Intersight orchestration and programmability using ICO, Terraform, PowerShell, and Python for enhanced UCS management.
- Lesson 1: Mastering Intersight Orchestrator and Workflow Designer for UCS Automation
- Lesson 2: Utilizing REST API with Intersight for Enhanced UCS Management
- Lesson 3: Python Scripting for Advanced Intersight Operations
- Lesson 4: Integrating UCS with Ansible in the Intersight Environment
- Lesson 5: Deploying the Intersight Terraform Provider for Infrastructure as Code
- Lesson 6: ICO Integration Strategies with Terraform and PowerShell in UCS Management
Module 7: Advanced Intersight UCS Operations with AI and IMM
Objective: Learn the intricacies of firmware operations in Cisco UCS-X using Intersight, including managing firmware bundles and standalone firmware management.
- Lesson 1: Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview
- Lesson 2: Intersight Firmware Bundles
- Lesson 3: Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management
