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Index
Cover
Titlepage
Copyright
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Understanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals (210-451) Assessment Exam
Cisco Cloud Administration (210-455) Assessment Exam
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
An Introduction to Cloud Computing
The Evolutionary History of Cloud Computing
What Exactly Is Cloud Computing?
Introducing the Data Center
The Difference Between the Data Center and Cloud Computing Models
Common Cloud Characteristics
Exploring the Cloud Multitenancy Model
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 2: Defining Cloud Service Models
Introducing the Cloud Computing Service Models
Understanding the Different Cloud Service Models
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 3: Understanding Cloud Deployment Models
What Are the Primary Cloud Deployment Models?
The Public Cloud Model
The Private Cloud Model
The Community Cloud Model
The Hybrid Cloud Model
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 4: Introducing the Cisco Intercloud Solution
Introduction to the Cisco Intercloud Fabric Solution
Introduction to the Cisco Intercloud Components
Cisco Intercloud Fabric Services
Cisco Intercloud Fabric Benefits
Cisco Intercloud Fabric Use Cases
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 5: The Cisco Unified Computing System
An Introduction to the Cisco Unified Computing System
Exploring the Key Features of the UCS Product Family
UCS Blade Server B-Series
UCS Rack Server C-Series
UCS Interconnect and Unified Fabric Products
UCS Manager
UCS Central
Server Identity (Profiles, Pools, and Templates)
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 6: Cisco Data Center Products and Technologies
Data Center Network Architectures
Data Center LAN Fabric Design
Cisco Unified Fabric
Cisco Nexus Data Center Products
Software Defined Networking
Separating the Control and Data Plane
Exploring Device Programmability
Introduction to OpenDaylight
ACI Solutions to Enhance SDN
The Cisco ACI APIC
The Data Center Spine and Leaf Design
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 7: Server Virtualization in the Cloud
Introducing Virtualization
Understanding the Benefits of Virtualization
Introducing the Hypervisor
Understanding Server Virtualization
Virtual Machines and Server Virtualization Offerings
Bare-Metal Servers
Server Resource Virtualization
Migrating Servers to the Cloud
Virtualizing the Operating System
VM Resiliency in the Cloud
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 8: Infrastructure Virtualization
Network Switch Virtualization
VMware Virtual Switching
Cisco Nexus 1000v
Cisco Nexus 1100 and Virtual Network Services
Cisco Virtual Application Containers
VLANs and VxLAN
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 9: Cloud Storage
Introduction to Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage Models
File System Types
Storage Tiering
Storage Provisioning Concepts
Exploring Cloud Storage Technologies
Understanding the RAID Technologies
Disk Pools
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 10: Storage Area Networking
Introducing Storage Area Networking
Block Storage Technologies
File-Based Storage Technologies
NAS Storage Concepts
SAN Protocols and Hardware
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 11: Cisco Storage Product Families and Offerings
Introducing the Cisco Storage Network Product Lines
The Cisco MDS Family
The Nexus Product Family
The UCS Invicta (Whiptail) Family
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 12: Integrated Cloud Infrastructure Offerings
Integrated Infrastructure Overview
Integrated Infrastructures and Cisco Reference Designs
FlexPod (NetApp)
Vblock (Dell, EMC, VCE)
VSPEX (Dell, EMC)
OpenBlock (Red Hat)
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 13: Configuring Roles and Profiles
CLDFND Exam 210-455 Overview
An Introduction to Cisco Cloud Administration
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 14: Virtual Machine Operations
VM Operations
Cisco ONE Enterprise Cloud Suite
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 15: Virtual Application Containers
Understanding and Deploying Virtual Application Containers
Supporting and Troubleshooting Virtual App Containers
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 16: Intercloud Chargeback Model
Understanding the Chargeback Model
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 17: Cloud Reporting Systems
Cloud Reporting Systems
UCS Director Reporting
UCS Director Chargeback
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 18: UCS Director Service Catalogs
Cloud Provisioning with Service Catalogs
UCS Director Catalogs
UCS Director End-User Portal
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 19: Cisco Prime Service Catalog Templates and Provisioning
Prime Service Catalog Introduction
Prime Service Catalog Showcase
Importing to Prime Service Catalog
Ordering from Prime Service Catalog
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 20: Cisco Prime Service Catalog Components
Prime Service Catalog Components
Cisco UCS Director Orchestration and Automation
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 21: Cloud Monitoring and Remediation
Cloud Monitoring
Service Request Monitoring, Logs, and Backup
Cloud Serviceability Options
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B: Answers to Written Lab
Glossary
EULA
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