Private Cloud Computing

Chapter 1 – Next-Generation IT Trends<ul> <li>Layers of Function: The Service-Oriented Infrastructure Framework</li> <li>Blocks of Function: The Cloud Modules</li> <li>Cloud Computing Characteristics</li> <li>Computing Taxonomy</li> </ul> Chapter 2 – Next-Generation Data Center Architectures and Technologies<ul> <li>The Data Center Consolidation and Virtualization Modus Operandi</li> <li>Server Consolidation Drivers</li> <li>Server Virtualization</li> <li>Storage Virtualization</li> <li>Layer 2 Evolutions</li> <li>Unified Data Center Fabric</li> </ul> Chapter 3 – Next-Generation WAN and Service Integration<ul> <li>Service Integration in the Data Center</li> <li>Infrastructure Segmentation </li> <li>The Next-Generation Enterprise WAN</li> </ul> Chapter 4 – Branch Consolidation and WAN Optimization<ul> <li>What is the WAN performance challenge?</li> <li>WAN Optimization Benefits </li> <li>Requirements for WAN Optimization Deployment</li> <li>Remote Office Virtualization Designs</li> </ul> Chapter 5 – Session Interception Design and Deployment <ul> <li>Selecting an Interception Mechanism</li> <li>The WCCP Dive</li> <li>In-path Deployment In-Brief</li> <li>PBR Deployment Overview</li> </ul> Chapter 6 – WAN Optimization in the Private Cloud <ul> <li>WAN Optimization Requirements in the Cloud</li> <li>Interception at the VM Level </li> <li>Cloud Interception with VRF-Aware WCCP</li> <li>Cloud Interception with Non VRF-Aware WCCP</li> <li>Interception at the Services Aggregation Layer</li> </ul> Chapter 7 – SAN Extensions and IP Storage<ul> <li>SAN Extension Overview</li> <li>Optical Networking Solutions</li> <li>SONET/SDH Services</li> <li>FCIP</li> <li>iSCSI</li> <li>Putting It All Together</li> </ul> Chapter 8 – Cloud Infrastructure as a Service <ul> <li>Cloud Security</li> <li>Unified Computing System </li> <li>Cloud Management</li> <li>Cloud IaaS: The Big Picture</li> </ul> Chapter 9 – Case Studies<ul> <li>Virtual Access-Layer Design Study</li> <li>ERSPAN Design Study </li> <li>Unified Fabric Design Study</li> <li>Top-of-Rack Architecture Design Study</li> <li>Basic vPC Design Study</li> <li>SAN Extension Design Study</li> <li>Service-Oriented Infrastructure Design Study</li></ul>