This VMware vSphere course provides an in-depth, intensive, hands-on training experience that focuses on the installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere® 8.0. This latest version includes key components such as VMware ESXi™ 8.0, the hypervisor that enables the virtualization of physical servers, and VMware vCenter Server® 8.0, the centralized platform for managing your virtual infrastructure.
Throughout the course, you will gain practical skills and knowledge including how to describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) and explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure for organizations of various sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. You will learn to install and configure VMware ESXi hosts and deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance. Furthermore, you will use the VMware vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration, as well as manage, monitor, back up, and protect the vCenter Server Appliance.
Emphasis is placed on real-world applications and best practices to help you effectively manage a virtualized environment. In addition to foundational knowledge, this vSphere training covers important features and functionalities of the software-defined data center, preparing you to leverage VMware technologies effectively and optimize resource utilization.
By the end of this vSphere certification training, you will have the confidence and expertise necessary to sit for the VCP DCV certification exam (2V0-21.23), validating your ability to manage and maintain VMware environments professionally. This certification is essential for those pursuing a successful career in IT infrastructure management and virtualization.
This VMware course offers a voucher with enrollment. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the VCP DCV (2V0-21.23) exam upon eligibility.
Instructor(s):Russ Long
Russ Long is an experienced IT professional and instructor specializing in Cisco networking and VMware virtualization. He holds many reputable IT certifications, including Cisco CCSI, Cisco CCNA, Apple Certified Support Professional, VMware VCP-DCV, and VMware VCA-DCV. In addition to his certifications, Russ has extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching, Linus administration, Cybersecurity, VMware vSphere, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Apple Support. His approachable teaching style allows students to get a deeper understanding of technology by encouraging them to ask questions. Outside of class, Russ will get his party killed in MMOs and dominate in the pool hall.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Virtualization
- Introduction to Virtualization
- Topology
- Introduction to vSphere
- Licensing
- ESXi Installation
- ESXi Installation
- Configuration of ESXi
- Using the Host Client
- vCenter Server
- vCenter Server Installation
- vCenter Server Management Interface
- vCenter Server Backup Configurations
- vSphere Networking
- Virtual Networking Basics
- Setting Up the Network
- vDistributed Switch Configuration
- Network Policies
- Filtering and Monitoring the Network
- Additional Features and Troubleshooting
- vSphere Storage
- Introduction to vSphere Storage
- Connecting to Storage
- VMFS Datastores
- RDM and vVOLs
- Advanced Storage Features
- Storage Policies
- vSAN
- Virtual Machines
- Introduction to Virtual Machines
- Deploying a VM
- VM Options
- Content Libraries
- Solutions Manager
- Snapshots
- SR-IOV
- VM Migration
- vSphere Security
- Hypervisor Security
- Securing vCenter Server
- Securing VMs
- Single-Sign On
- Certificate Management
- Security Logging
- Securing vMotion
- Examples of Security Concerns in the Real World
- Resource Management
- Introduction to Resource Allocation
- Host Optimization
- Advanced Host Management
- vSphere Business Continuity Solutions
- High Availability
- Fault Tolerance
- Upgrading vSphere
- VCSA Upgrade Process
- Host Upgrade Process
- Lifecycle Manager
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