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

VCDX – Network Hardware Performance

This three part series from Packet Pushers is a very educational discussion about the construction and function of network hardware (routing and switching):

VCDX – Design Scenario Strategy

D-day has arrived, you have just completed the 75 minute session presenting and defending your design.  You have left the room for the 10 minute break and now you have returned for the 45 minute “Design Scenario”.  How should you tackle this task?  What should be your strategy? Continue reading VCDX – Design Scenario Strategy

End-to-End Network QoS for vSphere 5.1 with Cisco UCS and Nexus

This article builds upon the white papers and blogs that are available (listed below) and provides a VCDX-style guide to design decisions that need to be considered for End-to-End Network Quality of Service for vSphere 5.1 with the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and Cisco Nexus switches. Continue reading End-to-End Network QoS for vSphere 5.1 with Cisco UCS and Nexus