Course Description

Course Overview

VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3] is an in-depth five-day course designed for IT professionals, cloud administrators, and system architects who want to learn how to install, configure, and manage VMware vRealize Automation version 8.3. This course covers the key features and functionalities of vRealize Automation, including cloud automation, self-service provisioning, and lifecycle management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtualization concepts.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and networking concepts.
• Knowledge of vRealize Automation version 8.x is beneficial but not mandatory.

Methodology

The VMware vRealize Automation course follows a combination of theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Instructors will provide comprehensive explanations of vRealize Automation features and functionalities, followed by practical demonstrations to illustrate their implementation. The course will primarily focus on hands-on lab exercises, allowing participants to gain real-world experience in installing, configuring, and managing vRealize Automation version 8.3.

Course Outline

Introduction to vRealize Automation

Overview of vRealize Automation and its key features in version 8.3

Planning and preparing for the vRealize Automation installation

vRealize Automation Installation and Configuration

Deploying vRealize Automation virtual appliance and identity manager

Configuring vRealize Automation infrastructure components

Managing Cloud Resources and Blueprints

Creating and managing cloud templates and blueprints

Configuring resource and network profiles for cloud automation

Self-Service Provisioning and Lifecycle Management

Utilizing vRealize Automation for self-service provisioning

Implementing application and infrastructure lifecycle management

vRealize Automation Extensibility and Troubleshooting

Extending vRealize Automation functionality using custom services and workflows

Troubleshooting common issues in vRealize Automation environment

Outcome

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key features and functionalities of vRealize Automation version 8.3.
• Successfully install and configure vRealize Automation for cloud automation and self-service provisioning.
• Create and manage cloud templates, blueprints, and resource profiles for cloud automation.
• Implement application and infrastructure lifecycle management using vRealize Automation.
• Extend vRealize Automation functionality through custom services and workflows.
• Troubleshoot common issues in the vRealize Automation environment.

Labs

• vRealize Automation Installation: Participants will deploy the vRealize Automation virtual appliance and configure identity manager.
• Managing Cloud Resources and Blueprints: Participants will create and manage cloud templates, blueprints, and configure resource and network profiles.
• Self-Service Provisioning and Lifecycle Management: Participants will use vRealize Automation for self-service provisioning and implement lifecycle management for applications and infrastructure.
• vRealize Automation Extensibility and Troubleshooting: Participants will extend vRealize Automation functionality through custom services and workflows and troubleshoot common issues.