Implementing Virtualization Experience Infrastructure & Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VXDI)

This course is intended for:

• Systems Engineers
• Field Engineers
• Network Professionals responsible for deploying VXI/VDI

To benefit fully from this course the 2-day FlexPod for VMware Essentials course or equivalent background and experience is required. You should also have a:

• A Solid understanding of networking protocols
  • CCNA Certification recommended
• A good understanding of Virtualized environments
  • Attendance of the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage class or equivalent knowledge recommended

Upon completion of this course you will gain the following knowledge and skills:

• Position the desktop virtualization concept with the desktop workplace demands and drivers in the scope of Citrix XenDesktop, VMware, and Microsoft Virtualization products
• Compare and position predominant storage connection technologies and underlying protocols for desktop virtualization
• Explain the functionality of mainstream desktop virtualization endpoint and client products and their relevance in the building blocks of Cisco VXI
• Design a storage solution with ACE capabilities in the VXI environment while evaluating and identifying the impact of the desktop virtualization on the network
• Configure TCP/IP connectivity, the virtualization platform, and the desktop client using management and Desktop Virtualization Implementation guidelines for the VXI environment

This advanced 3-day Fast Lane exclusive course prepares you for the key components and procedures you need to know to design, install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco VXI environment. Additionally in the comprehensive hands-on lab exercises you will install and configure a Virtual Desktop environment on the VXI infrastructure.