Implementing Cisco HyperFlex (DCIHX) 1.3

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe hyper-convergence, Cisco HyperFlex, and the components of Cisco HyperFlex
• Explain the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS©) and what makes it valuable to business
• Describe how Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform (HXDP) and HX maintenance mode work
• Describe the physical components of Cisco HyperFlex
• Install and expand Regular vSphere Cisco HyperFlex
• Manage your Cisco HyperFlex VMware ESXi-based cluster
• Describe how to maintain Cisco HyperFlex
• Design a Cisco HyperFlex solution and explain third-party data restore solutions
• Protect the data on your Cisco HyperFlex cluster using replication and data at rest encryption
• Describe a stretched cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster
• Describe an Edge cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster
• Describe a HyperV-based cluster and how is it different from an ESXi-based cluster
• Design a multi-cloud data center with Cisco HyperFlex
• Perform basic troubleshooting tasks and explain Cisco Intersight
• Explain Cisco HyperFlex releases beyond 3.5(1a)

Prerequisites:

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge:

• Cisco CCNA©-level knowledge about data center architecture and products technologies (network, compute, storage network)
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter and ESXi
• Familiarity with Microsoft Server 2016 and Hyper-V

Recommended Cisco learning offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:

• Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) 6.x
• Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) 6.x
• Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) 6.x

Target Audience:

• Data center engineers
• Cisco integrators and partners