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Mulitcloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite (CLDCO)

CLDCO, Mulitcloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite is a 1-day course that teaches you how the reporting and analysis of consumption the cost optimizer provides, functions within a Cisco® CloudCenter Suite. The cost optimizer works together with two other primary mechanisms: a workload manager that helps users deploy applications and manage governance policies, and an action orchestrator that provides seamless integration and workflow automation. Through lessons and hands-on experiences, you will learn the functionality of the CloudCenter cost optimizer.

This course will help you:

  • Acquire the advanced skills and techniques using the CloudCenter Suite for a consistent experience across all environments, whether you plan to deploy in the cloud or on-premises
  • Learn how to use the tools of cost management and workload optimization by leveraging the functionality of the entire CloudCenter suite
About the course

Prerequisites:

The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Data center experience
  • Operating systems and virtualization experience
  • Understanding of server system design and architecture
  • Familiarity with public cloud concepts and n-tier application designing
  • Familiarity with Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS®), networking and storage concepts

The following Cisco courses may help you meet these prerequisites:


Course Objectives:

After you complete this course the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

  • Describe what clouds are supported and how to configure clouds for Cost Optimizer
  • Examine the Cost Optimizer snapshots of costs incurred by the various clouds installed for an organization
Course content

Implementing Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer

  • Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer

Examining Cost Optimizer Inventory, Reports, Rightsizing, and Troubleshooting

  • Configure Cost and Inventory Reports in the User Interface

Lab Outline:

Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:

  • Create Users, User Roles, and Cloud Permissions
  • Create Cost Group and Billing Unit
  • Use Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer Representational State Transfer (REST) API
Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

  • Cloud solution architects
  • Cloud administrators
  • Customer sales engineers
  • DevOps engineers
  • Sales engineers
  • Systems engineers
  • Technical solutions architects