Implementing a VersaStack Solution by Cisco and IBM with IBM FlashSystem 5030, Cisco UCS Mini, Hyper-V, and SQL Server

Introduction

This chapter introduces VersaStack and the specific VersaStack design used in this book. It includes the following topics:

•1.1, “Overview” on page 2

•1.2, “The VersaStack solution described in this book” on page 2

•1.3, “VersaStack synopsis” on page 2

•1.4, “Common VersaStack use cases” on page 3

•1.5, “Optional and complementary products” on page 6

•1.6, “Assumptions made in this book” on page 8

•1.7, “For more information” on page 8

1.1 Overview

VersaStack is an innovative, validated design combining IBM FlashSystem and the Cisco ...