Understanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals (CLDFND)

Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Introducing Cloud Computing Basic Concepts
• Describing Cloud Service Models
• Comparing Cloud Deployment Model
• Exploring the Cisco Intercloud Solution

Cloud Networking

• Describing Cisco Data Center Network Architecture
• Exploring Virtual Networking
• Identifying Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches
• Define and Analyze Cisco Virtual Networking Service Appliances
• Define and Analyze Software Defined Network Fundamentals
• Describing the Cisco ACI Solution

Cloud Storage

• Comparing Storage
• Describing Fibre Channel Storage Networking Concepts
• Exploring NAS Storage Basic Concepts
• Identifying Cisco MDS and UCS Invicta Products

Cloud Compute

• Describing Cisco UCS C-Series Product Family
• Identifying Cisco UCS B-Series Product Family
• Explaining Cisco UCS Blade Provisioning
• Defining Server Virtualization

Cloud Automation and Reference Architectures

• Exploring Reference Architecture for Converged Infrastructure
• Describing Cloud Automation, Provisioning, and Management Platforms

Labs:

• Lab 1: Examine Cisco Intercloud Fabric Director
• Lab 2: Validate VSAN and Zoning
• Lab 3: Validate FLOGI and FCNS
• Lab 4: Explore the Cisco UCS Manager GUI
• Lab 5: Review Cisco UCS B-Series Configuration
• Lab 6: Deploying VMware ESXi Server on Cisco UCS Blade
• Lab 7: Connecting ESXi Server to FC LUN on the Cisco UCS Invicta Storage
• Lab 8: Deploying the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch with VSUM
• Lab 9: Examine the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
• Lab 10: Deploying Cisco Virtual Security Gateway
• Lab 11: Deploying Cisco ASA 1000V