Cisco has simplified the VSM deployment with Virtual Switch Update Manager (VSUM), a virtual appliance that can be installed on VMware ESXi hypervisor and registered as a plugin with VMware vCenter. VSUM enables the SA to install, monitor, migrate, and upgrade Cisco Nexus 1000V in high availability or standalone mode. With VSUM, you can deploy multiple instances of Nexus 1000V and manage them from a single appliance. VSUM only provides layer 3 connectivity with ESXi hosts. For layer 2 connectivity with ESXi, you still have to deploy Nexus 1000V VSM manually and need to configure L2 mode in basic configuration.
Implementing Cisco UCS Solutions. - Second Edition
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Implementing Cisco UCS Solutions. - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
Cisco Unified Computer System (UCS) is a powerful solution for modern data centers and is responsible for increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
This hands-on guide will take you through deployment in Cisco UCS. Using real-world examples of configuring and deploying Cisco UCS components, we’ll prepare you for the practical deployments of Cisco UCS data center solutions. If you want to develop and enhance your hands-on skills with Cisco UCS solutions, this book is certainly for you.
We start by showing you the Cisco UCS equipment options then introduce Cisco UCS Emulator so you can learn and practice deploying Cisco UCS components. We’ll also introduce you to all the areas of UCS solutions through practical configuration examples.
Moving on, you’ll explore the Cisco UCS Manager, which is the centralized management interface for Cisco UCS. Once you get to know UCS Manager, you’ll dive deeper into configuring LAN, SAN, identity pools, resource pools, and service profiles for the servers. You’ll also get hands-on with administration topics including backup, restore, user’s roles, and high availability cluster configuration. Finally, you will learn about virtualized networking, third-party integration tools, and testing failure scenarios.
By the end of this book, you’ll know everything you need to know to rapidly grow Cisco UCS deployments in the real world.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
What's New with Cisco UCS
Installing Cisco UCS Hardware
Setting Up a Lab Using Cisco UCS Emulator
Configuring Cisco UCS Using UCS Manager
Configuring LAN Connectivity
Configuring SAN Connectivity
Creating Identity Resource Pools, Policies, and Templates
Creating and Managing Service Profiles
Managing UCS through Routine and Advanced Management
Virtual Networking in Cisco UCS
Configuring Backup, Restore, and High Availability
Cisco UCS Failure Scenarios Testing
Third-Party Application Integration
Automation and Orchestration of Cisco UCS
Customer Reviews