Module 1: UCS Infrastructure Components with Intersight and IMM

1. Reviewing the Cisco UCS Product Line, Use Cases, and Components

2. Introduction to Cisco Intersight and IMM Best Practices

3. Exploring Cisco UCS Intersight User Interfaces with IMM Integration

4. Cisco UCS Intersight Management Framework and IMM Features

5. UCS Intersight Use Cases in IMM Environments

6. UCS Intersight Deployment Options with IMM Considerations

Module 2: Administering Cisco Servers with Intersight and Automation Tools

1. Cisco UCS Servers and Components

2. Intersight RBAC, Organizations, and Active Directory Integration

3. Configuring Compute Node Network Connectivity with Intersight

4. Creating Identity and Resource Pools

5. Creating Intersight Server Profiles

6. Creating Templates and Cloning Server Profiles

7. Managing Server Profiles

8. Operating System Installation Options and Workflow

9. Upgrading UCS X/C-Series Firmware

10. Troubleshooting Cisco UCS X-Series Configuration

11. Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation

Module 3: Intersight Orchestration and Programmability with ICO

1. Intersight Orchestrator: Mastering Workflow Automation in UCS

2. Navigating the Workflow Designer in Cisco Intersight

3. Harnessing the Power of REST API with Intersight

4. Python Scripting for Enhanced UCS Management

5. Seamless Ansible Integration in the Intersight Environment

6. Utilizing Terraform Provider for Efficient Intersight Operations

7. ICO Integration: Bridging Intersight with Terraform and PowerShell

Module 4: Administering UCS Management Tools with IMM and Automation Integrations

1. UCS Management Ecosystem Overview with IMM Best Practices

2. Intersight UCS Element Managers UI Launch

3. Inserting infrastructure calls via the Intersight Framework with PowerShell and Terraform

Module 5: Operating Intersight with Advanced Security and Automation

1. Setting up Intersight SaaS and On-Prem Appliance with IMM Integration

2. Implementing Security (PCI/HIPAA) Connectors with IMM Compliance

3. Connected TAC and Proactive Support with Smart Call Home in IMM Environments

4. Advanced Monitoring, Fault Reporting, and Server Actions in Intersight

5. Server HCL, CVE, Contract Status Management using IMM

6. Firmware Upgrades with Automated IMM Processes

7. Standalone Management for UCS C-Series with Intersight and IMM Insights

Module 6: Intersight Orchestration and Programmability with ICO and Scripting Tools

1. Mastering Intersight Orchestrator and Workflow Designer for UCS Automation

2. Utilizing REST API with Intersight for Enhanced UCS Management

3. Python Scripting for Advanced Intersight Operations

4. Integrating UCS with Ansible in the Intersight Environment

5. Deploying the Intersight Terraform Provider for Infrastructure as Code

6. ICO Integration Strategies with Terraform and PowerShell in UCS Management

Module 7: Advanced Intersight UCS Operations with AI and IMM

1. Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview

2. Intersight Firmware Bundles

3. Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management

Labs

1. Connecting to the Lab Environment

2. Exploring Cisco Intersight Interface

3. Setting Up IMM in Cisco Intersight

4. Implementing and Troubleshooting RBAC using the Intersight API

5. Nutanix Integration in Cisco UCS

6. Cisco UCS X-Series Configuration with Intersight

7. Designing LAN and SAN Connectivity for UCS

8. Managing UCS-X in IMM Mode

9. Firmware Management in Cisco UCS-X with Intersight

10. Utilizing Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO)

11. Orchestrating Workflows with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO)

12. Implementing Automation with Intersight API and Ansible

13. Using the Intersight API for Automation Tasks, Focusing on Python Scripting

14. Troubleshooting Connectivity and Performance in Intersight-Managed UCS Environments

15. AI-Powered Systems Management