Cisco FlexPod validated with Microsoft Private Cloud

The Cisco FlexPod data center solution is now validated with a Microsoft Private Cloud Deployment Guide.

The FlexPod is a physical product built on Cisco server (UCS), Cisco networking, NetApp storage and Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track architecture with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft System Center. It can be optimized to fit a variety of mixed application workloads and use cases as the customer moves to virtualization and private or public cloud environments.

The FlexPod is built on:

• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and Nexus data center switches
• NetApp FAS storage components
• A range of third-party software

Download the deployment guide on the Cisco FlexPod DesignZone.

On another note, Cisco has also published documentation indicating the extension of their Nexus switches to work with Windows Server 8 Hyper-V, making use of the open extensible switch coming in Windows Server 8 Hyper-V – which allows networking vendors to support network virtualization capabilities with Hyper-V.

Shijaz Abdulla is a Partner Technology Advisor at Microsoft, helping their top tier partners build on their Microsoft practice. He is also a trusted advisor to medium enterprise customers in Qatar. He is a blogger, tech enthusiast, and a Microsoft evangelist.

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