After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe hyperconvergence, 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) works
• Describe the physical components of Cisco HyperFlex
• Describe Cisco Intersight and introduce functionalities relevant to HyperFlex
• Install standard ESXi-based vSphere Cisco HyperFlex
• Manage your Cisco HyperFlex VMware ESXi-based cluster
• Describe how to maintain Cisco HyperFlex
• Design a Cisco HyperFlex solution
• 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
• Perform basic troubleshooting tasks and explain Cisco Intersight

• Data center engineers
• Engineers (design, implementation, pre-sales, post-sales)
• Product managers and sales

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 public cloud offerings, primarily AWS, but also Azure and GCP

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

• Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
• Cisco CCNP Data Center specialization modules: DCID, DCIT, DCACI, DCMDS, DCACIA, DCAUI

Associated Certification: None

Associated Exam: None