Course Description

Course Overview

VMware vRealize Operations: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] is a comprehensive five-day course designed for IT professionals and system administrators who want to learn how to install, configure, and manage VMware vRealize Operations Manager, a powerful platform for monitoring, optimizing, and managing VMware environments. This course covers the key features and functionalities of vRealize Operations Manager, including installation, configuration, and utilization of advanced analytics and reporting tools to enhance the performance and efficiency of virtualized infrastructures.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtualization concepts.
• Basic knowledge of system administration, networking, and storage concepts.
• Some experience with VMware products and solutions is beneficial.

Methodology

The VMware vRealize Operations course follows a combination of theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Instructors will provide comprehensive explanations of vRealize Operations Manager 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 Operations Manager.

Course Outline

Introduction to vRealize Operations Manager

• Overview of vRealize Operations Manager and its key features
• Planning and preparing for the vRealize Operations installation

vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration

• Deploying vRealize Operations Manager virtual appliance
• Configuring vRealize Operations Manager nodes and clusters

vRealize Operations Manager Usage and Dashboards

• Navigating the vRealize Operations Manager user interface
• Creating custom dashboards and views for monitoring and reporting

Managing and Optimizing vSphere with vRealize Operations

• Configuring vSphere resources using vRealize Operations
• Utilizing vRealize Operations for capacity planning and optimization

Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

• Using vRealize Operations Manager for alerting and remediation
• Troubleshooting common issues and optimizing vRealize Operations Manager

Outcome

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

• Understand the key features and functionalities of vRealize Operations Manager.
• Successfully install and configure vRealize Operations Manager for monitoring VMware environments.
• Navigate and utilize vRealize Operations Manager user interface for monitoring and reporting.
• Manage vSphere resources and perform capacity planning using vRealize Operations Manager.
• Utilize vRealize Operations Manager for alerting, remediation, and troubleshooting.

Labs

• vRealize Operations Manager Installation: Participants will deploy the vRealize Operations Manager virtual appliance and configure nodes and clusters.
• vRealize Operations Manager Usage and Dashboards: Participants will navigate the vRealize Operations Manager user interface and create custom dashboards and views.
• Managing and Optimizing vSphere with vRealize Operations: Participants will configure vSphere resources and utilize vRealize Operations Manager for capacity planning and optimization.
• Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting: Participants will use vRealize Operations Manager for alerting, remediation, and troubleshooting common issues.