Course Description

Course Overview

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7] is an intensive, comprehensive course designed for IT professionals and system administrators who want to accelerate their knowledge and skills in deploying and managing VMware vSphere 7. This course provides an in-depth understanding of vSphere, covering installation, configuration, management, and optimization of virtualized infrastructures. Participants will gain hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises, enabling them to efficiently deploy, configure, and manage vSphere environments.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with virtualization concepts and data center operations.
• Basic knowledge of networking, storage, and system administration.

Methodology

The VMware vSphere: Fast Track course combines theoretical lectures with hands-on labs and practical demonstrations. Instructors will provide in-depth explanations of vSphere concepts and functionalities, followed by practical demonstrations to illustrate their implementation. Participants will engage in numerous hands-on labs, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and build confidence in managing vSphere environments effectively.

Course Outline

Introduction to VMware vSphere 7

Overview of vSphere components and architecture

Planning and preparing for vSphere installation

Installing and Configuring vCenter Server

Deploying vCenter Server and configuring ESXi hosts

Managing vCenter Server inventory objects

Networking in vSphere

Configuring vSphere standard switches and distributed switches

Implementing network policies and load balancing

Storage in vSphere

Configuring storage devices and datastores

Utilizing vSphere storage policies and features

Managing Virtual Machines

Creating, managing, and migrating virtual machines

Monitoring and optimizing vSphere performance

Resource Management and Availability

Managing vSphere CPU, memory, and resource pools

Implementing high availability and fault tolerance

vSphere Security

Securing vCenter Server and ESXi hosts

Implementing vSphere security features and best practices

Advanced Topics in vSphere

Configuring vSphere distributed resource scheduler (DRS) and storage DRS

Utilizing vSphere Update Manager for patch management

Outcome

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

• Understand the key features and functionalities of VMware vSphere 7.
• Efficiently deploy and configure vCenter Server and ESXi hosts.
• Configure networking and storage in vSphere environments.
• Create, manage, and optimize virtual machines.
• Implement resource management and high availability in vSphere.
• Enhance vSphere security and apply best practices.
• Utilize advanced vSphere features for efficient management.

Labs

• Installing and Configuring vCenter Server: Participants will deploy vCenter Server and configure ESXi hosts.
• Networking in vSphere: Participants will configure vSphere standard switches, distributed switches, and network policies.
• Storage in vSphere: Participants will configure storage devices, datastores, and implement storage policies.
• Managing Virtual Machines: Participants will create, manage, and migrate virtual machines.
• Resource Management and Availability: Participants will manage vSphere CPU, memory, resource pools, and implement high availability.
• vSphere Security: Participants will secure vCenter Server and ESXi hosts, implement security features, and apply best practices.
• Advanced Topics in vSphere: Participants will configure vSphere DRS, storage DRS, and utilize Update Manager for patch management.