Lenovo ThinkAgile FX630 V4 Hyperconverged System

The Lenovo ThinkAgile FX630 V4 are 2-socket 1U systems that feature the Intel® Xeon® 6 Scalable processors (formerly code named "Granite Rapids").  The latest Lenovo ThinkAgile FX V4 Series systems are backed by the power of Intel® Xeon® 6 processors to deliver more cores, higher memory bandwidth, and enhanced AI acceleration in every core. These systems are designed to make AI accessible with new servers that are purpose-built and optimized to maximize performance and efficiency for wide range of targeted workloads, from compute-intensive AI to general-purpose data services while flexibly matching the specific workloads needs of any business. ThinkAgile FX V4 Series systems also support hardware accelerators from Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for maximum performance.  ThinkAgile FX future-proof your investment with seamless HCI software transitions. The ThinkAgile ThinkAgile FX630 V4 provides up to 86  cores and support for the new PCIe 5.0 standard for I/O, the ThinkAgile FX630 V4 offers the ultimate in two-socket performance in a 1U form factor.  Lenovo offers ThinkAgile FX with a unique, industry first flexibility for software-defined approach to hyper convergence, leveraging the ability to move between hypervisors of your choice to deliver compute, storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack and future-proof your investment with seamless HCI software transitions between VMware and Nutanix.

Suggested uses: AI Inference, virtualization, VDI, ROBO,

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkAgile ThinkAgile FX630 V4 with 2.5-inch drive bays

ThinkAgile FX630 V4 features

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 offer the following key features:

• Factory-integrated, pre-validated ready-to-go integrated systems built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power for a variety of workloads and applications and powered by industry-leading hyperconverged infrastructure software from VMware.
• Fully tested and validated for vSAN compliance with VMware and includes the latest supported firmware levels integrated at factory.
• Fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified with Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP).
• Provide a convenient path to migrate a hyperconverged solution powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) software stacks to Nutanix AHV.   Conversion supported with mandatory Lenovo Professional services
• Provide quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) software stacks with Lenovo Premier Support and Services offering deployment and single point of support services for the solution. Licenses for VCF or VVF can be obtained by contacting a Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner.
• Meet various workload demands with performance-optimized all NVMe drives certified with VMware by Broadcom.
• Three and Five-year hardware warranty, bundled with Premier Support in supported countries that provides a 24x7 Single Point of Support, problem reporting and resolution.

When running VMware software on ThinkAgile FX630 V4 delivers the following key features:

• Distributed architecture that allows "pay-as-you-grow", non-disruptive scaling by adding new nodes to the cluster (scale-out) to increase capacity and performance.
• Advanced capacity management, including deduplication, compression, and erasure coding (RAID 5/6), which helps deliver greater storage utilization with dramatically lower storage capacity and costs.
• Provides 4x higher performance through optimized storage compression techniques with vSAN ESA.
• Automation of VM storage provisioning and control of storage service levels (capacity, performance, availability) with VM-centric policies to load balance storage resources.
• Native HCI security solution with two-factor authentication (SecurID and CAC) and data-at-rest encryption that does not require self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
• Stretched cluster with local and site failure protection between two geographically dispersed sites for higher level of availability with near zero downtime.
• Centralized management with provisioning, administering, and monitoring virtual resources across multiple hosts and clusters from a centralized interface.
• Rapid workload provisioning, simplified data center operations, increased business efficiency, and decreased CAPEX and OPEX costs.
• VM and data protection with agent-less, image-level virtual machine backups and application-aware protection for business-critical Microsoft applications (Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint) along with WAN-efficient, encrypted backup data replication.
• Reduced unplanned downtime and virtually eliminated planned downtime for server and storage maintenance with live workload migration, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Enhanced application performance and availability with resource management, load balancing, and access prioritization.
• Intelligent operations management and automation to proactively monitor and manage compute, storage, and networking resources, identify performance bottlenecks, and re-balance workloads by leveraging predictive analytics.
• Capacity planning and optimization guidance to address future needs with performance trends, projections and extended forecasts.
• Managing remote offices and branch offices with rapid provisioning of servers through virtualization, minimization of host configuration drift, and enhanced visibility into regulatory compliance, across multiple sites.

When running Nutanix software on ThinkAgile FX630 V4 delivers the following key features:

• Mission-critical performance and ultra-reliability of Lenovo’s platforms married with the dramatic efficiency and cost savings of the industry-leading Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS .
• A natively integrated solution for data protection and continuous availability at VM granularity that gives administrators an affordable range of options to meet the recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO) for different applications.
• A fault resistant platform, with no single point of failure and no bottlenecks with shared-nothing architecture, where all data, metadata and services are distributed to all nodes within the cluster, which is built to detect, isolate and recover from failures anywhere in the system.
• An intuitive user-centric management experience to simplify every aspect of the IT infrastructure lifecycle and provide a single pane of glass to monitor and control Nutanix clusters, with simplified workflows and rich automation for common administrative tasks.
• Powerful security features, such as two-factor authentication and data-at-rest encryption, with a security development lifecycle that is integrated into product development to help customers meet the most stringent security requirements.

Hardware features

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 and have the following hardware features:

Scalability and performance

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 offer numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:

• Supports two Intel Xeon 6700-series or 6500-series processors with Performance-cores (P-cores)
  • Up to 86 cores and 172 threads
  • Core speeds of up to 4 GHz
  • TDP ratings of up to 350 W
• Support for DDR5 memory DIMMs to maximize the performance of the memory subsystem:
  • Up to 32 DDR5 memory DIMMs, 16 DIMMs per processor
  • 8 memory channels per processor (2 DIMMs per channel)
  • Supports 1 DIMM per channel operating at 6400 MHz
  • Supports 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 5200 MHz
  • Supports 1 MRDIMM per channel operating at 8000 MHz
  • Using 256GB 3D RDIMMs, the server supports up to 8TB of system memory
• Support for MRDIMMs for increased memory bandwidth with memory bus speeds of up to 8000 MHz. MRDIMMs require Intel Xeon 6700P-series processors.
• Support for up to three single-width GPUs, each up to 75W for substantial processing power in a 1U system.
• Supports up to 10x 2.5-inch NVMe  front-accessible hot-swap drive bays.
• Supports up to 10x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity) and without the need for additional NVMe adapters. The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
• Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions or data storage. M.2 drives in a RAID-1 configuration can be internally mounted or can be mounted at the rear of the server as hot-swap drives.
• Supports up to 3x PCIe slots at the rear of the server. Also supports 2x OCP slots at the rear of the server.
• The server has two dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 slots supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. A simple-swap mechanism with a thumbscrew and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. The adapter supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
• The server offers PCI Express 5.0 I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe Gen 5, compared to 16 GT/s with PCIe Gen 4 and 8 GT/s with PCIe Gen 3). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth,.

Availability and serviceability

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 provide many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
• The server offers hot-swap drives for greater system uptime.
• Available M.2 boot adapters support RAID-1  which can enable two NVMe M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
• The server has two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to eight hot-swap redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
• The light path diagnostics feature uses LEDs to lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
• Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, and integrated into VMware vCenter. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
• The built-in XClarity Controller 3 continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce service time.
• Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller 3 service processor)
• Offers a diagnostics port on the front of the server to allow you to attach an external diagnostics handset for enhanced systems management capabilities.
• Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone or tablet and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
• Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty (varies by geography), 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the ThinkAgile FX630 V4:

• The server includes XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) to monitor server availability.  XCC3 Premier is included to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture and power capping. XCC3 Premier also offers additional features such as Neighbor Groups, System Guard, a CNSA-compliant security mode, a FIPS 140-3-compliant mode, and enhanced NIST 800-193 support.
• Dedicated Ethernet port at the rear of the server for remote management (BMC management). Optional support for a second dedicated BMC management port, installed in the OCP adapter bay.
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
• UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
• An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
• Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
• An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
• Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with SSDs, as well as M.2 drives.
• Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
• Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
• Additional physical security features are an available chassis intrusion switch and available lockable front bezel.

Energy efficiency

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 offer the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:

• The server supports advanced Lenovo Neptune Core direct-water cooling (DWC) capabilities, where heat from key components is removed from the rack and the data center using an open loop and coolant distribution units, resulting in lower energy costs:
  • Processor Neptune Core Module uses liquid cooling to remove heat from the processors
• Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
• Carbon offset is available at click of button. You can project the carbon emissions per device for an average lifecycle (up to 5 years). That information is available here
• High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
• The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system and thus keeping your system cooler.

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server.

The following table provides an overview of the ThinkAgile VX630 V4 system.

The following table lists the standard specifications.

The Factory-integrated model is configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC), http://dcsc.lenovo.com

To ensure that the controlled GPUs and accelerators are only sold in the supported markets, the following configure-to-order base machine-type models (CTO MTMs) are selectable in DCSC:

• Standard Open models are available in all markets worldwide. Controlled GPUs cannot be configured using these models. These are CTO1WW models.

The following table lists the base CTO models.

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server, however there are key differences:

• No HBA support
• No vROC support
• RAID adapter supported for boot only
• Encryption not supported on SED drives
• Fibre Channel support for use cases like data migration
• No InfiniBand support
• ESA configurations only consist of a storage tier, no cache drives or disk groups required

For details about the ThinkSystem SR630 V4, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server

To verify what specific hardware components are supported with the ThinkAgile FX630 V4, see the DCSC configurator:
https://dcsc.lenovo.com

The ThinkAgile ThinkAgile FX630 V4 supports processors 6th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family.

Topics in this section:

• 6th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors

6th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 systems support the following processors. The system supports 2 processors installed.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#processors

*Minimum of 16 cores is required for ESA configurations.

6th Generation Memory options

The ThinkAgile ThinkAgile FX630 V4 systems support the following 6th generation memory options. The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 8800 MHz. The server supports up to 32 DIMMs with 2 processors. The processors have 8 memory channels and support 2 DIMMs per channel (DPC). The server supports up to 8TB of memory using 32x 256GB RDIMMs and two processors.

DIMMs operate at the following speeds, up to the memory bus speed of the processor selected. See the Processor features section for specifics.

• RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs:
  • 1 DIMM per channel: Up to 6400 MHz
  • 2 DIMMs per channel using RDIMMs: Up to 5200 MHz
• MRDIMMs
  • 1 DIMM per channel: 8000 MHz

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#memory

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 supports 10x 2.5-inch drives.

The server supports front and rear drive bays, are as follows:

• Front accessible:
  • Up to 10x 2.5-inch NVMe

The server also supports  two M.2 drives:

• Installed in an M.2 adapter internal to the server (non-hot-swap).

The choice of backplanes supported varies by system, as listed in the following table.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#internal-storage

For OS boot functions, the systems also support one M.2 hot-swap drives at the rear of the server, or one or two M.2 drives installed on an adapter internal to the server. The following table lists the supported controllers/enablement kits for M.2 boot drives.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#internal-storage

This section lists the supported drives:

• Boot drives
• Internal drives for FX630 V4 with VMware
• Internal drives for FX630 V4 with Nutanix

VMware Configuration Notes:

• Express Storage Architecture (ESA) supports a minimum of 1 drive and a maximum of 24 drives.  Please reference the vSAN ESA ReadyNode Hardware Guidance for additional requirements
• VMware vSAN certification for Generic NVMe drives: The drives are listed in the Broadcom Compatibility Guide (BCG) under the drive vendor company name instead of Lenovo. To check a drive for vSAN certification, search the VCG using the Supplier part number. Part numbers can be found using the Product Guide for the corresponding Drive Family on Lenovo Press https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/servers/options/drives#sort=last_update.

Nutanix Configuration Note:

• For Flash with all NVMe config:  Per node storage capacity over 307TB is only supported for NUS use cases.

Boot drives

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 systems support the following drive for boot functions.

Internal drives for FX630 V4 with Nutanix

The following table lists the drives support in the Internal Drives for ThinkAgile FX630 V4 - Nutanix.

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 system supports the following networking options.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#i-o-expansion
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#network-adapters

The ThinkAgile ThinkAgile FX630 V4 systems support the following GPU options.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server#gpu-adapters

To ensure that the controlled GPUs and accelerators are only sold in the supported markets, the following configure-to-order base machine-type models (CTO MTMs) are selectable in DCSC:

• Standard Open models are available in all markets worldwide. Controlled GPUs cannot be configured using these models. These are CTO1WW models.

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 supports the following operating systems:

• Vmware ESXi 8.0u3 (Factory Installed)
• Vmware ESXi 9.0 (Factory Installed)
• Nutanix AHV (Field Installed)

Configuration Note:

For further details, including any restrictions, see the OS Interoperability Guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig#term=vx&support=all

ThinkAgile FX630 V4 with VMware

When using VMware hypervisor, ThinkAgile FX Series offers support for  VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) primary software stack options. Subscription Licenses can be purchased by contacting Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner. It is recommended that the VMware subscription license should match the length of the Lenovo hardware warranty, 3-year or 5-year durations. In addition to the primary stack options, advanced service options are available for features like vSAN additional capacity, Live Recovery, Firewall with Advanced Threat Prevention and Avi Load Balancer.  Private AI Foundation is no longer a standalone add-on but part of the VCF license.
The following VMware subscription software license are available for purchase by contacting a Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner.:

• Primary Software

1. VMware Cloud Foundation  (VCF)
2. VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)

For the current list of available add-ons for the VMware primary software, see the Broadcom feature comparison document. https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-feature-comparison-and-upgrade-paths.

Configuration notes:

• For more information on ThinkAgile FX Series Hardware needed for the respective VMware license quantities, please use the VMware SW license calculator at https://lets.lenovo.com/vlets-calculator/.

ThinkAgile FX630 V4 with Nutanix

When using Nutanix, ThinkAgile FX Series offers support for the Nutanix hypervisor listed in the following table. Hypervisors are installed on the 2x M.2 SSDs configured in a RAID-1 drive group.

Configuration notes:

• The ThinkAgile FX Hyperconverged Solutions support firmware updates from Nutanix with Lifecycle Manager (UEFI, XCC3, drives, and network adapters)

For the information on ThinkAgile FX Hyperconverged Solution firmware levels, hypervisor versions, and software versions that have been tested for interoperability, refer to the Lenovo ThinkAgile FX Series Best Recipes:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht505413

The ThinkAgile FX630 V4 has a 3 or 5-year warranty based on the machine type:

• 7DPL - 3 or 5 year warranty

The ThinkAgile FX Series can be configured with a three- or five-year hardware warranty with 24x7 ThinkAgile Advantage Single Point of Support and various levels of coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
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   VTT Cloud Architecture: The Lenovo ThinkAgile Demo Toolkit - Maximizing Resources and Driving Customer Confidence
   
   

   Seeing is believing when it comes to showcasing the value of ThinkAgile.
   As a technical seller, solution architect or pre-sales engineer you know that a successful demonstration can be the linchpin of the sales cycle. ThinkAgile offers simplicity, scalability, and TCO reduction, but conveying these benefits effectively requires more than just a demo environment—it requires a strategy and a mastery of the resources at your disposal.
   
   Did you know we have various pre-built demos and environments available for use with your customers?
   This exclusive, Lenovo focused webinar is your master class on leveraging our existing HCI demo assets. We will dive into what’s available, how to use it for maximum impact, and gather your crucial feedback to refine our future technical sales tools.
   
   This session moves beyond product features to focus entirely on execution and resource utilization.
   - Catalog of HCI Demo Resources: Get a comprehensive, up-to-date tour of all available assets, including:
   - Pre-recorded Demo Videos for different workloads (VDI, Lifecycle Management).
   - Clickable, Interactive Product Tours for early-stage discovery.
   - Reference Architecture Demos illustrating hybrid cloud and multi-site deployments.
   
   Your Voice, Our Future Demos (Feedback Session): This is your opportunity to directly influence the tools you use every day. We will dedicate time to:
   - Reviewing the effectiveness of current demos in competitive scenarios.
   - Gathering direct feedback on what critical use cases or feature gaps need to be covered in future demo development.
   - Discussing any technical or logistical issues encountered while using the current environments.
   
   Tags: Microsoft, Nutanix,Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), ThinkAgile, VMware

   Published: 2026-01-22
   Length: 63 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVCLD229
2. Data Protection
   2025-12-23 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Data Protection
   
   

   This course focuses on data protection and on Lenovo’s protection portfolio - tools, platforms, and trusted ecosystem partners.
   
   By the end of this course, you will be able to:
   
   - Explain why data protection is a critical business priority by recognizing the real-world impact of data loss on operations, finances, and trust.
   - Apply core data protection principles to assess customer risk and identify gaps using a structured protection strategy.
   - Connect customer protection needs to Lenovo-native and partner solutions to position the right data protection approach.
   
   Tags: Microsoft, Nutanix, VMware

   Published: 2025-12-23
   Length: 25 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DSTOP203
3. Data Modernization
   2025-12-22 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Data Modernization
   
   

   This course focuses on storage modernization and how Lenovo’s evolving portfolio helps you lead smarter conversations, deliver stronger business value, and help you confidently position Lenovo as your customers’ trusted infrastructure partner.
   This course is built to help you lead smarter customer conversations about storage modernization. The three main objectives are:
   - Learn why modernization is urgent - and what happens if customers delay
   - Find out how to help customers choose between Enterprise & HCI based on performance, scale, & operations
   - Discover how to match Flash and Unified Storage to Real-World Customer Needs.
   
   Tags: Sales, Storage

   Published: 2025-12-22
   Length: 20 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DSTOP202
4. Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture: How VCF 9 delivers a Modern Sovereign Private Cloud with Intel Xeon 6 on ThinkAgile VX
   2025-08-22 | 84 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture: How VCF 9 delivers a Modern Sovereign Private Cloud with Intel Xeon 6 on ThinkAgile VX
   
   

   Join Lenovo, Intel and VMware by Broadcom SMEs and learn how the next generation of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is the ideal platform for customers to implement a modern private cloud. They will demonstrate simplified deployment, operations and cloud developer experience to run traditional, mission critical workloads as well as new AI workloads and containerized applications all in one unified, resilient and secure platform. VCF 9 is supported on the latest Intel Xeon 6 processors that are now available on ThinkAgile VX V4 systems
   
   Tags: Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Artificial Intelligence (AI),Cloud, ThinkAgile, VMware

   Published: 2025-08-22
   Length: 84 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVCLD226
5. VTT Cloud Architecture - Engineering Modern IT - ThinkAgile HX V4, HYCU Agentless Backup, NKP and AI-Ready Infrastructure
   2025-07-25 | 80 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   VTT Cloud Architecture - Engineering Modern IT - ThinkAgile HX V4, HYCU Agentless Backup, NKP and AI-Ready Infrastructure
   
   

   Join Adam Mandelbloom, Lenovo Technical Marketing Manager, Dan Ciruli, Nutanix, Senior Director of Product Management and Michael Taylor, HYCU for an exclusive technical sales discussion to help your customers who are looking to stay ahead in the evolving world of hybrid cloud, AI, and containerized workloads. This session will explore how ThinkAgile HX V4 and Lenovo’s ecosystem of partners featuring Nutanix and HYCU is transforming enterprise IT with cutting-edge solutions. Topics we will be covering are:
   
   • Intro to ThinkAgile HX650 V4, ThinkAgile HX630 V4 and soon to be released ThinkAgile HX650a V4.
   • HYCU Introduction - Discover how HYCU delivers agentless, application-aware backup and recovery tailored for ThinkAgile HX environments. Learn how to position HYCU as a seamless, cost-effective solution for data protection across hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
   • Understand how HYCU’s native integration with Nutanix simplifies data protection
   • Learn how to position agentless, application-aware backup as a differentiator
   • Explore key talking points for hybrid and multi-cloud backup scenarios
   • Nutanix AI - Explore the latest innovations in ThinkAgile HX Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box and AI-ready infrastructure. Understand how to help customers deploy AI workloads with confidence, leveraging Nutanix’s secure, scalable, and simplified platform.
   • Discover how ThinkAgile HX enables secure, scalable AI deployments with GPT-in-a-Box
   • Learn to identify AI-ready customers and align infrastructure to AI/ML use cases
   • Get tips on highlighting ROI
   • Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) -Get insights into NKP, Nutanix’s enterprise-grade Kubernetes management solution. Learn how to guide customers through their cloud-native journey, from container orchestration to DevOps integration.
   • Understand how NKP supports enterprise-grade Kubernetes at scale
   • Learn how to align NKP with DevOps, modernization, and cloud-native initiatives
   • Explore competitive positioning and integration opportunities
   
   Tags: Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Nutanix, Backup and Recovery, Technical Sales

   Published: 2025-07-25
   Length: 80 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVCLD225
6. Unlock the full potential of AI in your organization with a private and secure solution that leverages your own data
   2025-06-26 | 61 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Unlock the full potential of AI in your organization with a private and secure solution that leverages your own data
   
   

   Join Scott Stricker, World-Wide Leader for Advanced Services within the VMware Cloud Foundation Division and Alex Fanous Advanced Services Architects VMware Cloud Foundation Org at VMware by Broadcom as they lead us in this session. We'll explore the critical need for a private AI solution that enables enterprises to serve AI models with confidence, while maintaining control over their sensitive data and adhering to operational governance & standards. We'll discuss the benefits of a Lenovo-VMware joint solution, including robust lifecycle management, agility, and the ability to deliver AI outcomes that drive business success. We'll also delve into real-world use cases and identify the new personas within our customers' business that will be the consumers of these AI services, and how they can benefit from a private AI foundation. Join us for this technical deep dive into the solution, including a live demonstration, to see how you can harness the power of AI while protecting your organization's most valuable assets and wrangle the cost of today's most expensive workload.
   
   Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), ThinkAgile

   Published: 2025-06-26
   Length: 61 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVCLD224
7. ThinkAgile VX in 3 minutes
   2025-06-18 | 5 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   ThinkAgile VX in 3 minutes
   
   

   Learn about ThinkAgile VX in under 3 minutes. The business challenges it solves and how it can increase the size of your sales opportunities.
   
   By the end of this training, you should be able to:
   
   1) Learn how to sell Lenovo ThinkAgile VX
   2) Describe what differentiates ThinkAgile VX from other VMware offerings
   
   Tags: Sales, Sales Tools, Technical Sales, ThinkAgile

   Published: 2025-06-18
   Length: 5 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVXS101
8. Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
   2025-06-11 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
   
   

   This course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product should be selected.
   
   Course objectives:
   1.Identify product types within each data center family
   2.Describe the features of the product family or category
   3.Recognize when a specific product should be selected
   
   Tags: Advanced DataCenter, DataCenter Products, Server, ThinkAgile, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem

   Published: 2025-06-11
   Length: 20 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: SXXW1110r8
9. VTT: Nutanix Integration in XClarity One - SAM - May 2025
   2025-06-10 | 56 minutes | Employees Only
   Details
   VTT: Nutanix Integration in XClarity One - SAM - May 2025
   
   

   Please join this session as our speaker Sorin Tacu, will be sharing us a preview of SAM (Solutions Advanced Manager) - a powerful new tool developed by the ThinkAgile HX team in collaboration with XClarity One. Designed to seamlessly integrate the Nutanix Solution into XClarity One, SAM is set to streamline solution management and drive greater value for our customers. Get a first look at its future capabilities and learn more about it.
   
   Tags: Nutanix, XClarity

   Published: 2025-06-10
   Length: 56 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DVSYS217
10. Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile V4
    2025-06-09 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile V4
    
    

    In this 60-minute replay, Pawan Misra, Lenovo SDI Product Manager and Adam Mandelbloom, Lenovo SDI Technical Marketing Manager, reviewed the newly announced ThinkAgile V4 systems for HX, VX and MX.
    
    Tags: Microsoft, Nutanix, VMware

    Published: 2025-06-09
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: JUN0625
11. Family Portfolio: ThinkAgile Systems
    2025-04-30 | 45 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Family Portfolio: ThinkAgile Systems
    
    

    This course covers the foundational components of the ThinkAgile family, including server configurations, key system differences, and the unique features of the HX, MX, and VX product families.
    By the end of this course, you should be able to:
    •List the ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge servers that the ThinkAgile family is based on
    •Explain the difference between Certified Nodes and Integrated Systems
    •List two features each of the HX, MX, and VX families
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2025-04-30
    Length: 45 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: SXSW2150r2
12. Partner Technical Webinar - Storage Announcements
    2025-04-29 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - Storage Announcements
    
    

    In this 60-minute replay, the April 23 Storage Announcement was presented. Adam Mandelbloom, Lenovo Technical Marketing Manager, presented the ThinkAgile announcements. Next, Roger Yarosh, Senior Storage Product Manager, presented the DG and DM announcements.
    
    Tags: Data Management, ThinkAgile

    Published: 2025-04-29
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: 042525
13. Think AI Weekly: Simplifying AI Deployments with ThinkAgile
    2025-04-11 | 54 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    Think AI Weekly: Simplifying AI Deployments with ThinkAgile
    
    

    Please view this session to hear Adam Mandelbloom, Technical Marketing Manager for ISG explain these topics:
    
    -Overall value proposition of ThinkAgile in AI solutions
    -Use cases for ThinkAgile HX
    -Use cases for ThinkAgile VX and MX
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2025-04-11
    Length: 54 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DTAIW137
14. Lenovo TruScale for Hosted Desktops with Nutanix
    2025-02-04 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo TruScale for Hosted Desktops with Nutanix
    
    

    By exemplifying the case of a customer who wants to move to a remote desktop public cloud solution, this 15-minute course offers an overview of the Lenovo TruScale for Hosted Desktops with Nutanix solution, including benefits, architecture, and value proposition.
    
    After completing this course, you will be able to describe the Lenovo TruScale for Hosted Desktops with Nutanix solution, articulate the value proposition of this Hosted Desktops solution, and identify opportunities for this Lenovo-Nutanix solution.
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile, TruScale

    Published: 2025-02-04
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DSOLO109
15. ThinkAgile VX - How to sell
    2024-12-18 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile VX - How to sell
    
    

    This module will introduce you to the ThinkAgile VX product line. It also introduces the latest updates to the VMware software packages available with the ThinkAgile VX product line.
    
    Course Objectives:
    1. Find out more about the competitive advantage of ThinkAgile VX.
    2. Learn about the hardware and software solutions in the ThinkAgile VX line.
    3. Understand the business needs and how you can sell more.
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2024-12-18
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVXS100
16. Selling On Prem Value - Private Cloud and Private AI
    2024-12-13 | 40 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    Selling On Prem Value - Private Cloud and Private AI
    
    

    This course provides Lenovo Sellers with a series of five videos that are designed to help you better articulate our joint value in the Private Cloud and Private AI solution opportunity. After completing this course, Lenovo Sellers should be prepared to elevate customer discussions by transitioning from product features to explaining value-driven benefits, enabling a deeper understanding of the strategic impact for their business.
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industry solutions, Technology solutions, ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2024-12-13
    Length: 40 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DVMB101
17. Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center 101 - Why HCI? Why 3-tier?
    2024-11-14 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center 101 - Why HCI? Why 3-tier?
    
    

    October 11, 2024 – In this 60-minute webinar Alex Docherty, Channel Technical Strategist, discussed When to HCI vs 3 Tier.
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-11-14
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: 101124
18. ThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Security and Compliance Considerations
    2024-10-01 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Security and Compliance Considerations
    
    

    This course, tailored specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively assess security measures and address compliance considerations for ThinkAgile Solutions for AI.
    
    Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
    • Describee security features of ThinkAgile for AI data protection.
    • Explain how to mitigate risk and address compliance considerations in AI deployments.
    
    Last Updated: September 2024
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Computing (HPC), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-10-01
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDAI203
19. Integration of ThinkAgile and AI
    2024-09-11 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Integration of ThinkAgile and AI
    
    

    Designed specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate the integration of ThinkAgile Solutions and AI.
    
    Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
    •Highlight the advantages of using ThinkAgile for AI workloads
    •Explore how ThinkAgile platforms are specifically optimized for AI
    
    Last Updated: September 2024
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-09-11
    Length: 25 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDAI204
20. Key Features of Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
    2024-09-10 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Key Features of Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
    
    

    Designed specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate the key features of ThinkAgile Solutions for AI. By completing this course, you'll be better prepared to understand customer needs and present the most suitable AI solutions, ensuring successful engagements and driving value for your clients.
    
    In this course, you will learn how to:
    • Present compute capabilities for AI processing
    • Articulate optimized storage solutions with ThinkAgile for high-speed AI performance
    • Identify essential networking considerations for ThinkAgile AI workloads
    • Present ThinkAgile AI Ready solutions
    
    Last Updated: September 2024
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-09-10
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDAI201
21. ThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Sales Strategies and Messaging
    2024-09-06 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Sales Strategies and Messaging
    
    

    This course is designed exclusively for Lenovo and its partner technical sales teams, with the goal of empowering you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to effectively engage customers in conversations about ThinkAgile Solutions for AI.
    
    In this course, you'll learn how to:
    • Identify customer pain points.
    • Recommend ThinkAgile Solutions for AI tailored to those needs. And lastly,
    • Communicate the benefits of ThinkAgile for AI to key stakeholders.
    
    Last Updated: September 2024
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-09-06
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDAI202
22. Position Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
    2024-08-19 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Position Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
    
    

    Designed specifically for Lenovo and partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively evaluate and position ThinkAgile Solutions for AI to your customers. By completing this course, you will be better prepared to understand customer needs and present the most suitable AI solutions, ensuring successful engagements and driving value for your clients.
    
    In this course, you will learn how to position ThinkAgile Solutions for AI to your customers by:
    •Evaluating the key challenges in the enterprise landscape
    •Advocating the value proposition of ThinkAgile Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
    •Exploring use cases of ThinkAgile in AI environments
    •Implementing ThinkAgile-based AI deployments
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-08-19
    Length: 10 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDAI200
23. Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture - Unlock Gen AI with VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA
    2024-07-16 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture - Unlock Gen AI with VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA
    
    

    In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are hungry for the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They see AI as the key to streamlining operations and unlocking exciting new opportunities. However, widespread adoption has been hampered by concerns surrounding privacy, the complexity of implementation, and the hefty costs associated with deploying and managing AI solutions at an enterprise level.
    Join Chris Gully and Baker Hull, Solutions Architects from VMware by Broadcom, as they discuss how Lenovo, NVIDIA, and VMware By Broadcom are partnering to deliver a private, secure, scalable, and flexible AI infrastructure solution that helps enterprise customers build and deploy AI workloads within their own private cloud infrastructure, ensure the control of sensitive data and compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately driving faster time to value and achieving their AI objectives.
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud, Nvidia, ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2024-07-16
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVCLD214
24. SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
    2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
    
    

    Join Mark Kelly, Advisory IT Architect with the Lenovo Global SAP Center of Competence as he discusses:
    •Challenges in the SAP environment
    •Lenovo On-premise Solutions for SAP
    •Lenovo support resources for SAP solutions
    
    Tags: SAP, ThinkAgile, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-06-04
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DSAPF101
25. Start the Conversation - Lenovo Cloud Strategy
    2024-05-20 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Start the Conversation - Lenovo Cloud Strategy
    
    

    The purpose of this course is to help sellers use the Lenovo cloud strategy as a foundation to start the customer cloud conversation.
    
    Course Objectives:
    •Understand why customers choose the cloud
    •Describe the Lenovo Cloud Strategy
    •Be able to start the customer cloud conversation
    
    Tags: Cloud, Technology solutions

    Published: 2024-05-20
    Length: 25 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDS103r3
26. VTT Data Management How to sell storage - April 2024
    2024-04-10 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    VTT Data Management How to sell storage - April 2024
    
    

    In this course, you will know:
    
    - Why do we sell storage?
    - What are the basics you need to get an opportunity rolling?
    - Why Lenovo for Storage?
    - What is happening in the market today?
    - How to determine traction?
    
    Tags: Data Management, Storage

    Published: 2024-04-10
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVDAT209
27. Technical Overview: ThinkAgile HCI and Cloud Platforms
    2024-03-07 | 35 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Technical Overview: ThinkAgile HCI and Cloud Platforms
    
    

    This course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives a technical overview of Lenovo’s ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud platforms. Turnkey cloud platforms along with their architectural makeup, and container and data protection solutions are also covered.
    
    Learning Objectives:
    
    •Describe Lenovo’s ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud platforms
    •Explain do-it-yourself and turnkey cloud platforms along with their architectural makeup
    •Describe container and data protection solutions
    
    Tags: Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Cloud, Technical Sales, ThinkAgile

    Published: 2024-03-07
    Length: 35 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDT2001r3
28. Lenovo HX Business Conversations
    2024-03-06 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo HX Business Conversations
    
    

    This course covers business conversations for Lenovo HX Hyperconverged solutions.
    Course objectives:
    •Identify a potential Lenovo HX opportunity
    •Conduct effective discovery to reveal the customer’s data center needs
    •Probe the customer
    •Ensure the customer knows you understand their issue(s)
    
    Tags: DataCenter Products, Nutanix, Storage

    Published: 2024-03-06
    Length: 20 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCGHXB001
29. Lenovo Solutions for the Cloud
    2024-01-03 | 30 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Solutions for the Cloud
    
    

    Understanding your customer's needs around cloud solutions is imperative. This course aims to increase Lenovo and Partner Seller's ability to identify various Lenovo Cloud offerings and services to position related Lenovo Cloud Solutions.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Technology solutions, ThinkAgile, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-01-03
    Length: 30 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDO112r2
30. VTT Cloud Architecture: Google Cloud Platform with Anthos on ThinkAgile VX - October 2023
    2023-10-11 | 54 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    VTT Cloud Architecture: Google Cloud Platform with Anthos on ThinkAgile VX - October 2023
    
    

    Join Chandrakandh Mouleeswaran, Lenovo Senior Software Engineer and Cristian Ghetau, Lenovo Software Engineer for a discussion on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Anthos solution based on the Lenovo ThinkAgile VX VMware vSAN certified platform. They will cover a technical overview of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) On-prem, which is a containerized workload orchestration software. We will cover the functional aspects of Anthos core components including the Kubernetes, Istio service mesh, Anthos config management, Hybrid and multi-cloud management, and Google cloud marketplace. We will also provide an architecture overview and deployment of Anthos on top of Lenovo ThinkAgile VX hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform. Cristian and Chandrakandh will cover customer use cases for Anthos, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Micro-services and Service Mesh, Hybrid Cloud and Multi-cloud management, and Anthos Config Management.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), Technology solutions, ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2023-10-11
    Length: 54 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVCLD205
31. VEEAM Solutions Sales Training
    2023-09-27 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    VEEAM Solutions Sales Training
    
    

    In this course you will learn about Hyper-availability for the Always-On Enterprise.
    
    By the end of this training, you should be able to:
    
    Identify and explain the core products and solutions offered by Veeam.
    Explain the key benefits and value propositions of integrating Veeam solutions with Lenovo products.
    
    Tags: Sales

    Published: 2023-09-27
    Length: 20 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DSTOO100
32. VTT Cloud Architecture - Application Migration September 2023
    2023-09-12 | 35 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    VTT Cloud Architecture - Application Migration September 2023
    
    

    This VTT Cloud Architecture training aims to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to help your customers successfully migrate applications to a cloud infrastructure. With the increasing adoption of cloud computing, organizations are looking to harness the benefits of private and hybrid clouds, such as enhanced security, control, and customization. However, migrating applications to cloud requires careful planning, architectural considerations, and a deep understanding of the migration process.
    In this training, we will delve into cloud infrastructure and learn about the key components involved in application migration. We will explore various migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting, and understand the factors that influence the selection of an appropriate migration approach. We will also cover best practices for evaluating application readiness, assessing dependencies, identifying potential challenges and risks, and solution design considerations.
    We will discuss using migration tools, technologies specific to cloud environments and automation techniques for streamlining the migration process, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), Technical Sales, VMware

    Published: 2023-09-12
    Length: 35 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DVCLD204
33. A Seller's Guide to Nutanix OEM 2.0
    2023-08-24 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    A Seller's Guide to Nutanix OEM 2.0
    
    

    In this Sales Team webinar, Mike Tilt, Ritu Jain and Brandon Saxton will cover the new Nutanix 2.0 pricing and packaging options to guide sellers on what the different types of offers, sales process and how to sell Nutanix 2.0. You will get an overview of OEM 2.0, Sales Process, PNP Pricing and Zone Information, and additional resources on Upgrade & Renewal SKUs and process.
    
    Course Objectives
    •Defining Nutanix 2.0 Pricing and Packaging
    •Describing OEM 2.0 Sales Process
    •Identifying resources and support
    
    Tags: Nutanix, OEM, Sales

    Published: 2023-08-24
    Length: 90 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DSXNS101
34. Empowering Technical Sellers: Accelerating Lenovo and Nutanix Cloud Native-Container Application Solutions
    2023-08-18 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
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    Empowering Technical Sellers: Accelerating Lenovo and Nutanix Cloud Native-Container Application Solutions
    
    

    This training abstract outlines a comprehensive program specifically designed to equip technical sellers with the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively promote and sell Lenovo and Nutanix cloud native/container application solutions. By focusing on the integration of Lenovo and Nutanix technologies with modern application development practices, this training enables tech sellers to engage with customers, understand their requirements, and articulate the unique value proposition of Lenovo and Nutanix offerings in the cloud native and containerization landscape.
    The training encompasses the following key areas:
    1. Cloud Native and Containerization Fundamentals:
    2. Lenovo and Nutanix Solutions Overview:
    3. Product Portfolio Deep Dive:
    4. Addressing Customer Needs:
    5. Solution Positioning and Sales Techniques:
    6. Competitor Analysis:
    7. Technical Demonstration and Proof-of-Concept:
    Throughout the training, tech sellers will gain the expertise necessary to engage with customers, understand their unique requirements, and effectively position Lenovo and Nutanix solutions as the go-to choice for cloud native and containerized application needs. By learning the intricacies of Lenovo and Nutanix offerings, technical sellers will be equipped to drive successful sales engagements, strengthen customer relationships, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization.
    
    Tags: Business solutions, Cloud, Nutanix, ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-08-18
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DHXC201
35. Empowering Technical Sellers: Excelling In Transactional Workloads
    2023-08-18 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Empowering Technical Sellers: Excelling In Transactional Workloads
    
    

    This training abstract outlines a comprehensive program designed to equip technical sellers with the knowledge and expertise required to effectively promote and sell Lenovo and Nutanix solutions for transactional workloads. By focusing on the unique capabilities and advantages of Lenovo and Nutanix infrastructure in handling high-performance transactional applications, this training program empowers technical sellers to engage with customers, understand their specific workload requirements, and articulate the value proposition of Lenovo and Nutanix offerings in this domain.
    The training program encompasses the following key areas:
    1. Transactional Workloads Overview:
    2. Lenovo and Nutanix Solutions for Transactional Workloads:
    3. Product Portfolio Deep Dive:
    4. Addressing Customer Requirements:
    5. Solution Positioning and Sales Techniques:
    6. Competitor Analysis:
    Through this training, technical sellers will acquire the expertise necessary to engage with customers, understand their transactional workload requirements, and effectively position Lenovo and Nutanix solutions as the ideal choice for high-performance, mission-critical applications. By understanding the intricacies of Lenovo and Nutanix offerings in the transactional workload space, technical sellers will be empowered to drive successful sales engagements, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the growth and success of their organization.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Nutanix, ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-08-18
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DHXD201
36. VTT Cloud Architecture - DevOps Cloud Story August 2023
    2023-08-17 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
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    VTT Cloud Architecture - DevOps Cloud Story August 2023
    
    

    Understanding how architecture is deployed to support DevOps environment in the cloud. Tanzu/Containers vs VM's. When it best to use each? Modern Application deployment in containers. In the beginning, public cloud IaaS was delivered exclusively via virtual machines. But today, new virtualization methods are taking hold, including containers and serverless computing. As cloud computing principles become more embedded in application development and infrastructure operations, containers and serverless will become increasingly attractive deployment vehicles for code. From requirements to installation.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2023-08-17
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DVCLD203
37. ThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: Understanding ThinkAgile VX
    2023-07-28 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: Understanding ThinkAgile VX
    
    

    Brian Faleiro, Lenovo Technical Product Manager, discusses ThinkAgile VX use cases, where the solution can be positioned. He reviews recent technical improvements and discusses deployment and lifecycle management, ‘why ThinkAgile VX’, what are the requirements that customers are looking for and how we are solving those requirements.
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-07-28
    Length: 50 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVXT201
38. ThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: HX Series Technical Presentation
    2023-07-28 | 40 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: HX Series Technical Presentation
    
    

    Amalu Santhosh, Lenovo Technical Product Manager, reviews the ThinkAgile HX product portfolio. She will walk you through a technical deep dive into HX workloads and discuss technical details and performance of the latest ThinkAgile HX solutions.
    
    Tags: ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-07-28
    Length: 40 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DHXT201
39. ThinkAgile VX Series - Technical Presentation
    2023-07-12 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    ThinkAgile VX Series - Technical Presentation
    
    

    Join us in this comprehensive course on ThinkAgile VX Series, where you will gain a deep understanding of its technical overview and components. Dive into the world of Data Processing Units (DPUs) and explore their technical aspects, including their role and benefits. Unlock the potential of ThinkAgile VX Series through a detailed exploration of its versatile use cases, ranging from Hybrid Cloud deployment to VDI, Kubernetes, and AI/ML applications. Moreover, you will learn about effective deployment strategies and lifecycle management processes.
    
    By the end of this training, you should be able to:
    •Understand the technical overview of ThinkAgile VX Series
    •Gain knowledge about DPU (Data Processing Unit) and its technical aspects
    •Explore various use cases of ThinkAgile VX Series, including Hybrid Cloud deployment, VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), Kubernetes, and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning)
    •Describe deployment strategies and lifecycle management processes for ThinkAgile VX Series
    
    Tags: Cloud, ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-07-12
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DVXSV104
40. VTT Cloud Architecture - Why Cloud? July 2023
    2023-07-12 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
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    VTT Cloud Architecture - Why Cloud? July 2023
    
    

    Theresa Thompson and Luke Huckaba from VMware discuss the VMware and Lenovo Partnership for cloud solutions addresses common IT constraints, such as slow time to value, limited resources and incompatible systems. Cloud is an enabler of digital business. How do we reduce the operational burden of running and maintaining hardware and software for cloud and prepare our customers for workload migrations and which are suitable for a cloud environment. How to align cloud Initiative outcomes with business goals.
    
    Tags: Cloud, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), ThinkAgile, VMware

    Published: 2023-07-12
    Length: 90 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DVCLD202
41. Cloud and HCI or Somewhere in Between
    2023-07-11 | 40 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Cloud and HCI or Somewhere in Between
    
    

    Provides a brief overview of Lenovo Portfolio for HCI and Cloud including ThinkAgile HX, VX, MX Certified Nodes and Appliances, Azure, and Engineered Cloud Solutions. Review Scenarios and complete questions "choose your own adventure" to identify and qualify an opportunity as HCI or Cloud and which portfolio solution would be the best option.
    
    Course objectives:
    •Where in the Sales Cycle we are
    •What is Cloud
    •What is Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
    •Review Lenovo Offerings in Cloud and HCI
    •Scenarios
    
    Tags: Cloud

    Published: 2023-07-11
    Length: 40 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DCLDS104r2
42. What's New with Nutanix 2.0? Portfolio and Licensing
    2023-06-08 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    What's New with Nutanix 2.0? Portfolio and Licensing
    
    

    Nutanix has updated and simplified their licensing for our joint customers. This course is created to give sales and partners representatives an overview for the recent Nutanix licensing changes and their current options.
    
    Course Objectives:
    
    After completing this course, you should be able to:
    
    • Describe the new Nutanix licensing rollout
    • List the new pricing and packaging options
    
    Tags: Cloud, Nutanix, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), ThinkAgile

    Published: 2023-06-08
    Length: 15 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: DHXL001
43. Data Infrastructure Management - DM Series Storage
    2022-10-28 | 25 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    Data Infrastructure Management - DM Series Storage
    
    

    This course provides a technical overview of the ThinkSystem DM series products. Course DDMO101 – Lenovo ThinkSystem DM & DE Series Overview is recommended prior to this course.
    
    By the end of this course, you should be able to:
    •Recognize the components of the Lenovo Data Management portfolio
    •Discuss the features of the Lenovo Data Management components
    •Describe the features of the SnapCenter software components
    
    Tags: Sales, Storage, Technical Sales, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2022-10-28
    Length: 25 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DDM200

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For more information, see these resources:

• Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series
  https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software-defined-infrastructure/ThinkAgile-VX-Series/p/WMD00000340
• ThinkAgile VX - Best Recipes
  http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT505302
• Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series Best Recipes
  https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT515725
• ThinkSystem SR630 V4 product guide:
  https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1971-thinksystem-sr630-v4-server