VCDX – Learn to speak “VCDXese”

When you first start participating in Mock defences it will take you some time to learn “VCDXese”.  In “Think like a Panelist”, I briefly touched on the types of questions that you will be asked. This post expands on that and focuses on the meaning behind the “syntax” of the questions; a “VCDXese” dictionary if you will.
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VCDX – Mock Troubleshooting Scenarios

This post provides two example VCDX mock troubleshooting scenarios that you can use in your VCDX preparation.  The PDFs merely provide a scenario that you and your mock panel can leverage and build upon.  When the candidate asks questions, the mock panel will have to fabricate responses on the fly.

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VCDX – Mock Design Scenarios

This post provides two example VCDX mock design scenarios that you can use in your VCDX preparation.  The PDFs merely provide a scenario that you and your mock panel can leverage and build upon.  When the candidate asks questions, the mock panel will have to fabricate responses on the fly.  I always have a lot of fun with this, enjoy!

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Cisco UCS Configuration Guide for vSphere – Part 2 – Equipment

This is part 2 of the Cisco UCS Configuration Guide.  This post is broken into two components: the physical Cisco UCS installation and the initial configuration of the Cisco UCS.

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Cisco UCS Configuration Guide for vSphere – Part 1 – Overview

You have been given the task of bringing a brand new Cisco UCS online.  However, you are used to traditional server infrastructure (eg. HP, IBM, Fujitsu). If you are asking yourself, “What is policy-based computing? How do I configure this thing?” Then this series of posts is for you. Continue reading Cisco UCS Configuration Guide for vSphere – Part 1 – Overview

VCDX – Troubleshooting Scenario Strategy

D-day is nearly finished, you have just completed the 75 minute presentation and the 30 minute design scenario.  With barely a pause you dive into the final 15 minute “Troubleshooting Scenario”.  How should you handle this task?  What should be your strategy? Continue reading VCDX – Troubleshooting Scenario Strategy