Course Outline
Course Introduction
- Training objectives and structure
- Overview of learning materials and lab environment
- Review of certification pathways
Overview of vSphere and Virtualization
- Key concepts of server virtualization
- VMware vSphere architecture
- vSphere components and capabilities
Installation and Configuration of ESXi
- ESXi hardware requirements and compatibility
- Installing and configuring ESXi hosts
- Managing ESXi through DCUI and Host Client
Deployment and Configuration of vCenter
- vCenter Server deployment models
- vCenter Server installation and initial setup
- Identity and access management in vCenter
vSphere Networking Configuration
- Standard and distributed virtual switches
- Port groups and NIC teaming
- Monitoring and troubleshooting network connectivity
vSphere Storage Configuration
- VMFS and NFS datastore configuration
- Storage multipathing and policies
- vSAN essentials
Deployment of Virtual Machines
- Creating and provisioning virtual machines
- Templates and cloning
- VM hardware and compatibility settings
Virtual Machine Management
- Snapshots and lifecycle management
- Performance monitoring and resource allocation
- Backup and recovery considerations
Deployment and Configuration of vSphere Clusters
- Creating and managing clusters
- High Availability (HA) configuration
- vSphere DRS and resource balancing
vSphere Lifecycle Management
- vSphere Lifecycle Manager overview
- Patching and updating hosts
- Image-based host management
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of virtualization concepts
- Experience with system administration
- Familiarity with network and storage fundamentals
Audience
- Technical personnel who wish to deploy and manage VMware vSphere environments
- Faculty members involved in teaching computer science or systems engineering
- IT professionals preparing for VMware VCP certification
Delivery Options
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
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The training session was highly intensive and exceptionally well-structured. Eric provided us with comprehensive materials and practical labs featuring real-world examples, greatly enhancing our learning experience. We adhered closely to the planned schedule and efficiently skipped sections irrelevant to our interests. Eric demonstrated a high level of professionalism and extensive expertise, addressing all our questions thoroughly and effectively. Thank you very much for organizing this valuable training.