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Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
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An Introduction to Cloud Computing |
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How Cloud Computing Is Different from Traditional Computing |
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The Role of Virtualization |
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What Cloud Computing Offers That Is New |
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The Growth of Cloud Computing |
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Migrating to the Cloud A Look at How the CCNA Role Is Evolving |
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Preparing for Life in the Cloud |
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The Evolutionary History of Cloud Computing |
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A Brief History of Computing |
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Computing in the Present Day |
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The Great Cloud Journey: How We Got Here |
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What Exactly Is Cloud Computing? |
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The NIST Definition of the Cloud |
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How Many Definitions Are There? |
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Introducing the Data Center |
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Data Center Deployment Models |
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Designing the Data Center for the Anticipated Workload |
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The Difference Between the Data Center and Cloud Computing Models |
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Common Cloud Characteristics |
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Exploring the Cloud Multitenancy Model |
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Chapter 2 Defining Cloud Service Models |
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Introducing the Cloud Computing Service Models |
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Understanding the Different Cloud Service Models |
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Defining Infrastructure as a Service |
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Defining Platform as a Service |
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Defining Software as a Service |
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Other "as a Service" Models |
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Chapter 3 Understanding Cloud Deployment Models |
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What Are the Primary Cloud Deployment Models? |
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The Community Cloud Model |
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Chapter 4 Introducing the Cisco Intercloud Solution |
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Introduction to the Cisco Intercloud Fabric Solution |
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Introduction to the Cisco Intercloud Components |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric Director |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric Extender |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric Services |
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Cisco Intercloud Routing Services |
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Cisco Secure Intercloud Fabric Shell |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric for Providers |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric Benefits |
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Cisco Intercloud Fabric Use Cases |
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Development and Quality Assurance |
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Cloud Bursting and Capacity Management |
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Chapter 5 The Cisco Unified Computing System |
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An Introduction to the Cisco Unified Computing System |
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Exploring the Key Features of the UCS Product Family |
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UCS Blade Server B-Series |
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The Chassis Server Overview |
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UCS Interconnect and Unified Fabric Products |
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Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Interconnects |
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Combining Data and Storage on the Same Switching Fabric |
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Server Identity (Profiles, Pools, and Templates) |
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UCSM Configuration Concepts |
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Understanding UCS Profiles |
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Understanding UCS Templates |
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Chapter 6 Cisco Data Center Products and Technologies |
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Data Center Network Architectures |
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Data Center LAN Fabric Design |
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Cisco Nexus Data Center Products |
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Software Defined Networking |
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Separating the Control and Data Plane |
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Exploring Device Programmability |
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Introduction to OpenDaylight |
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ACI Solutions to Enhance SDN |
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The Data Center Spine and Leaf Design |
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Chapter 7 Server Virtualization in the Cloud |
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Introducing Virtualization |
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Understanding the Benefits of Virtualization |
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Consolidating the Network |
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Consolidating the Infrastructure |
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Introducing the Hypervisor |
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Taking a Closer Look at the Hypervisor |
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Commercial and Open Source Hypervisors |
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Understanding Server Virtualization |
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Virtual Machine Migrations |
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Virtual Machines and Server Virtualization Offerings |
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Server Resource Virtualization |
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Virtual Network Interfaces |
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Migrating Servers to the Cloud |
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Understanding the Move to the Cloud |
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Undertaking the Migration Project |
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Virtualizing the Operating System |
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VM Resiliency in the Cloud |
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Cloud Provider Redundancy |
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Migrating Virtual Machines |
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Chapter 8 Infrastructure Virtualization |
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Network Switch Virtualization |
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Cisco Nexus 1100 and Virtual Network Services |
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Cisco Virtual Application Containers |
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Chapter 9 Cloud Storage |
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Introduction to Cloud Storage |
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Performance Levels of Each Tier |
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Storage Provisioning Concepts |
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Thick Storage Provisioning |
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Thin Storage Provisioning |
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Exploring Cloud Storage Technologies |
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Understanding the RAID Technologies |
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Chapter 10 Storage Area Networking |
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Introducing Storage Area Networking |
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Block Storage Technologies |
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File-Based Storage Technologies |
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SAN Protocols and Hardware |
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Converged Network Adapters |
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Virtual Storage Area Network |
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Understanding Storage Logical Unit Numbers |
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Chapter 11 Cisco Storage Product Families and Offerings |
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Introducing the Cisco Storage Network Product Lines |
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Overview of the MDS Product Family |
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The Cisco Nexus Family Storage Networking Features |
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The Nexus 5600 Series SAN Offerings |
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The Nexus 7000 Series SAN Offerings |
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The UCS Fabric Interconnects |
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The UCS Invicta (Whiptail) Family |
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Chapter 12 Integrated Cloud Infrastructure Offerings |
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Integrated Infrastructure Overview |
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Integrated Infrastructures and Cisco Reference Designs |
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Chapter 13 Configuring Roles and Profiles |
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CLDFND Exam 210-455 Overview |
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An Introduction to Cisco Cloud Administration |
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Configure Users/Groups and Role-Based Access Control in the Portal, Including Basic Troubleshooting |
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Chapter 14 Virtual Machine Operations |
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Cisco ONE Enterprise Cloud Suite |
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UCS Director and VM Operations |
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Chapter 15 Virtual Application Containers |
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Understanding and Deploying Virtual Application Containers |
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What Are Virtual Application Container Segmentation Services? |
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Using Virtual Application Containers |
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Supporting and Troubleshooting Virtual App Containers |
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Chapter 16 Intercloud Chargeback Model |
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Understanding the Chargeback Model |
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Chapter 17 Cloud Reporting Systems |
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Application Centric Infrastructure Reporting |
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Chapter 18 UCS Director Service Catalogs |
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Cloud Provisioning with Service Catalogs |
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Service Container Catalog |
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Chapter 19 Cisco Prime Service Catalog Templates and Provisioning |
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Prime Service Catalog Introduction |
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Prime Service Catalog Showcase |
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Importing to Prime Service Catalog |
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Ordering from Prime Service Catalog |
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Accessing and Managing Services |
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Chapter 20 Cisco Prime Service Catalog Components |
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Prime Service Catalog Components |
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Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud |
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Prime Service Catalog Components |
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Cisco UCS Director Orchestration and Automation |
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Cisco UCS Director Bare Metal Agent |
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Cisco UCS Director Workflows, Orchestration, and Automation |
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Cisco UCS Performance Manager |
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Chapter 21 Cloud Monitoring and Remediation |
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Cisco UCS Performance Manager and Capacity Management |
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Cisco UCS Manager and UCS Central Monitoring |
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Cisco UCS Director Capacity Management and Monitoring |
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Cisco UCS Director Dashboards |
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Service Request Monitoring, Logs, and Backup |
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Cisco Prime Service Catalog Logs |
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Backups in UCS Director and Prime Service Catalog |
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Cloud Serviceability Options |
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
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Appendix A Answers to Review Questions |
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Appendix B Answers to Written Lab |
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