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Introducing Hyperconvergence and Cisco HyperFlex

Traditional Data Center Design
What Is Hyperconvergence?
What Is Cisco HyperFlex?
Cisco HyperFlex Primer
Evolution of Cisco HyperFlex
Describing Cisco UCS: The Foundation of Cisco HyperFlex

Cisco Server Deployment Models: Standalone Versus Managed
Cisco UCS Managed Model Benefits
Cisco UCS M5 Overview
Cisco UCS M5 Server Types
Cisco Virtual Interface Cards (VICs) and Their Benefits
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects
Cisco UCS Manager
Describing Cisco HyperFlex Software Components

Virtual Machine Hypervisor
Log-Structured File System
Cisco HyperFlex Snapshots Versus VMware Snapshots
Cisco HyperFlex Versus Regular Virtualized Server
Cisco HyperFlex Data Distribution
Writing and Reading Process
Data Optimization Overview
Cisco HyperFlex vs. Other Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Describing Cisco HyperFlex Hardware Components

HX UCS M4 and M5
Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Servers
Storage Technologies in Cisco HyperFlex
Storage Components of Cisco HyperFlex Converged Nodes
Non-Storage Components of Cisco HyperFlex Converged Nodes
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects
Compute-Only Nodes
Installing and Expanding Standard ESXi Cisco HyperFlex

Installation Summary
Software Prerequisites
Hardware Prerequisites
Cisco HyperFlex Networking
Required Deployment Information
vCenter for HyperFlex
Installing Physical Components
Configure Upstream Switches
Prepare Fabric Interconnects
Deploy the Installer Virtual Machine (VM)
HyperFlex Installation
Post-Installation Script
Cluster Expansion
Additional Installation Options
Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment

Management Interfaces Overview
Cisco HyperFlex Plugin for vCenter
Cisco HyperFlex Connect
Storage Command Line Interface
Representational State Transfer (REST) API Overview
ReadyClones
Cisco HyperFlex Snapshots
Maintaining Cisco HyperFlex

Installer Custom Workflow: Use Cases
Cisco HyperFlex Upgrade Overview
Cisco HyperFlex Online Upgrade
Cisco HyperFlex Offline Upgrade
HX Maintenance Mode
ESXi Upgrade
Moving Cisco Hyperflex Storage Cluster to Another vCenter
Designing Cisco HyperFlex

Cluster Resiliency: VM-Level
Cluster Resiliency: HXDP-Level
Cisco HyperFlex Cluster Scalability
Cluster Capacity
Multiple Clusters on One Cisco UCS Domain
Cisco HyperFlex and External Storages
Licensing Tiers
Smart Licensing
Cisco HyperFlex Positioning
Graphical Processing Units and HyperFlex
Protecting Your Data

Disaster Recovery Overview
Third-Party Data Restore Solutions
Cisco HyperFlex Native Replication Solution
Configuring Native Replication
Protecting Your VMs with Native Replication
Restoring Your VMs with Native Replication
Data at Rest Encryption
D@RE: Remote Key Management
Introducing Stretched Cluster

Stretched Cluster Overview
Prerequisites
Data Distribution
Datastores and VM Affinity
Installation Process
Maintenance and Monitoring
Introducing EDGE Cluster

Cisco Hyperflex EDGE Cluster Overview
Prerequisites and Recommendations
Installation Process
Management and Monitoring
Upgrades and Maintenance
Introducing HyperV-Based Regular Cluster

HyperV-Based Standard Cluster Overview
Prerequisites and Recommendations
Preinstallation Tasks
Installation Process
Post-Installation Process
Maintenance and Monitoring
Designing Multicloud Data Center with Cisco HyperFlex

Cisco UCS Director Overview
Cisco CloudCenter Overview
Cisco Workload Optimization Manager (CWOM) Overview
Cisco HyperFlex with Kubernetes and Cisco Container Platform
Cisco Intersight Overview
HyperFlex: Releases Beyond 3.5(1a)
Labs

Lab 1: Investigate Software Components of HyperFlex
Lab 2: Investigate Cisco UCS Part of HyperFlex
Lab 3: Install Cisco HyperFlex
Lab 4: Manage Cisco HyperFlex
Lab 5: Protect Your HyperFlex VMs
Lab 6: Install and Manage Stretched Cluster