Cisco & Nutanix - Quick Hits #1
Quick Hits posts are meant to address questions that are often asked and to some degree, also face rumors and misconceptions head on.
There's so much information thrown out these days it's really hard to keep up and remember the facts. In an attempt to help, these "Quick Hits" posts are meant to address questions that are often asked and to some degree, also face rumors and misconceptions head on. Let's get into it.
Q: Is the Cisco & Nutanix solution just another "me too" product out there?
A: Emphatic NOPE! There are a lot of features, functions, and programs that Cisco brings to market that differentiates the partnership with Nutanix from other OEMs.
Q: How does Cisco develop the Nutanix solution?
A: Joint efforts between both engineering teams. Nothing is done in silos.
Q: How does support work between Cisco and Nutanix?
A: Support organizations are eBonded (directly connected) where case nodes are synchronized between both organizations with instant case routing enabled.
Q: Can Cisco can include Nutanix licenses with Cisco Capital and Enterprise Agreements?
A: Yup!
Q: Does Cisco sells dedicated HCI appliances that can only ever run Nutanix software?
A: Nope, no way. That goes against the vision.
Q: Is Cisco Intersight required to deploy the Nutanix solution?
A: Yes - and all different Intersight offerings are supported (SaaS, CVA, PVA)
Q: Should I use Cisco deployment guides?
A: Yes - using anything else can make the deployments fail.
Q: Are Fabric Interconnects required?
A: No - you can deploy using any top-of-rack switch.
Q: Can Cisco transact the entire Nutanix software portfolio?
A: Yes - customers can transact everything through Cisco.
Q: Can I deploy using the more traditional way with Nutanix Foundation VM?
A: No! This will fail. Please don't do this. The only way is to use Foundation Central.
Q: Which deployment models are supported with Cisco & Nutanix?
A: Technically, all three are supported (ISM/IMM/UMM). But please avoid deploying with UMM if at all possible.
Alright - this is call a quick hits for a reason.