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Art of IT Infrastructure Design: The Way of the VCDX - Panel
SDDC1600
Mark Gabryjelski, Worldcom Exchange, IncMostafa Khalil, VMware, Incchris mccain, VMware, IncMichael Webster, Nutanix, Inc
John Arrasjid, VMware, Inc
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VMworld 20141600: Art of IT Infrastructure DesignPanel Discussionv1.1 – 8/26/2014
Agenda
–Value Proposition–Infrastructure Design Methodology–Panel Discussion–Next Steps
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Introductions Panel
– John Yani Arrasjid, VCDX-DCV #001, VMware, @vcdx001– Mostafa Khalil, VCDX-DCV #002, VMware, @MostafaVMW– Mark Gabryjelski, VCDX-DCV #023, Worldcom Exchange, @MarkGabbs– Michael Webster, VCDX-DCV #066, Nutanix, @vcdxnz001– Chris McCain, VCDX-DCV/VCDX-NV #079, VMware, @hcmccain
Attendees– Aspiring Architects– Experienced Architects– Administrators
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Value Proposition
VCDX Objectives of the DefenseVCDX-caliber enterprise architects are capable of explaining and defending their design choices.
The defense simulates what a real design client might demand of an architect.
Design Judgment and TechniqueDemonstrate how design choices were made, meeting requirements and constraints, while also mitigating risk.
Successful Interactive Design ExerciseInteract w/panel to develop a solution for a design scenario.
Successful Interactive Troubleshooting ExerciseInteract w/panel to resolve a troubleshooting scenario.
- Is the problem in the design, deployment, or operations?
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Infrastructure Design Methodology
The Art of IT Infrastructure Design
Goals of VCDX Methodology
Design creation meeting VCDX Minimally Qualified Candidate (MQC)
Business requirements drive design and implementation decisions
Suited for mission-critical applications
In a managed environment
Perspective – Conceptual ModelShows ‘Owner’ viewpoint (requirements)
“I need flexibility in the server hardware used for our infrastructure.”
Business expectationsDetails the requirements and constraints to drive the solution
Build me a house
Perspective – Logical Design‘Designer’ viewpoint (engineering design)
“We will use blade servers in support of the conceptual design to support the server hardware .”
Engineering designDetails on how the solution is designed
Develop a solution
Perspective – Physical Design‘Builder / Implementer’ viewpoint
“We will use vendor X, product Y, version Z as the physical architecture choice in support of the logical design.”
Manufacturing design1. Instructions on how to build the infrastructure2. Includes architecture components for products used3. Specifies vendor, product, version, configuration details
Show me the blueprints
Perspectives
Owner Conceptual ModelArchitect Logical DesignBuilder Physical Design
Methodology (D4)
Discover the inputs (conceptual model)Develop the solution (logical design)Design the architecture (physical design)Determine success (validation of design)
The Art of IT Infrastructure Design - Overview
Design Areas and Attributes
Availability Manageability Performance Recoverability Security Risk Management
Design Consideration
Design Choice
Design Pattern
Justification
Impact
Risk & Risk Management
Ability to provide an architecture to satisfy design qualities
Design Areas and Technology
Availability Manageability Performance Recoverability Security Risk Management
Virtual Infrastructure
Workloads (Virtual Machines & Applications)
Compute
Storage
Network
Operational Activities (Administrative Tasks)
Ability to implement technology to satisfy design qualities
VCDX OverviewVCDX Defense
Presentation & Defense of DesignDesign Scenario
Troubleshooting Scenario
Preparation
Improve weak areasUnderstand all aspects of design
Remove non-essential itemsBe clear on the solution areas – no ambiguity
Form study and peer review groupConduct additional mock defenses as appropriate
Don’t implement technology for the sake of technology!
Design AreasThese design areas apply to any design solution for IT infrastructureAll areas are important even in simple designsBusiness needs will influence design choices in each area
AssumptionsRequirementsConstraintsBudgetTimelinesOther factors
Requirements Constraints
Budget
Timelines
DesignChoices
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Panel Discussion
Leading Questions1. How does the long term vision of SDDC impact your design today?
2. How does network virtualization and storage virtualization change infrastructure design?
3. How does the infrastructure design methodology you use fit with the concept of DEVOPS?
4. How does converged & hyper-converged infrastructure impact your designs?
5. What are the biggest technology challenges faced?
6. When developing a design of an infrastructure, what are the major business challenges faced? What are the biggest rewards?
7. Do you see virtual desktop architectures change when embracing Horizon suite?
Next Steps
Decide on a methodology for infrastructure design.
Identify the scope of your design (more than just 1 product)
Become an infrastructure architect through the VCDX certification.
Product Design = designing a house
Infrastructure Design = designing a city
Resources Web references
– Vmware.com/certification – VMware certification site– Vmware.com/go/vcdx – VCDX program– Hol.vmware.com – hands on labs
VCAP and VCDX Boot Camps
VCDX Fast Track (new, available NOW)
Product Design Workshops
#vBrownBag Design Master competition
Books– VCDX Boot Camp– Art of Infrastructure Design, A practical guide for IT architects (2015)
Thank You
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Art of IT Infrastructure Design: The Way of the VCDX - Panel
SDDC1600
Mark Gabryjelski, Worldcom Exchange, IncMostafa Khalil, VMware, Incchris mccain, VMware, IncMichael Webster, Nutanix, Inc
John Arrasjid, VMware, Inc