Course Description

Course Overview

VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7] is an advanced and comprehensive course designed for experienced VMware vSphere administrators who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in optimizing, scaling, and troubleshooting vSphere 7 environments. This combined course covers key topics from two individual courses: vSphere: Optimize and Scale and vSphere: Troubleshooting. Participants will learn advanced techniques to optimize vSphere performance, manage resources effectively, and troubleshoot common issues in complex virtualized infrastructures.

Prerequisites

• Completion of the VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7] course or equivalent knowledge.
• Significant experience with vSphere environments and system administration.
• Knowledge of vSphere installation, configuration, and management.

Methodology

The VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track course follows a combination of theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Instructors will provide detailed explanations of advanced vSphere concepts and methodologies, followed by practical demonstrations to illustrate their implementation. Participants will engage in extensive hands-on labs and troubleshooting exercises, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and enhance their troubleshooting skills.

Course Outline

vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]

Understanding vSphere performance optimization

Optimizing CPU and memory performance

Managing vSphere network and storage performance

Utilizing advanced vSphere features for scalability and availability

Implementing vSphere update manager and host maintenance

vSphere: Troubleshooting [V7]

Introduction to vSphere troubleshooting methodology

Identifying and troubleshooting common vSphere problems

Analyzing log files and using vSphere CLI (Command-Line Interface) commands

Troubleshooting vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machine issues

Troubleshooting vSphere networking and storage issues

Outcome

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

• Optimize vSphere performance for CPU, memory, network, and storage resources.
• Scale vSphere environments efficiently and ensure high availability.
• Utilize advanced vSphere features for performance optimization and management.
• Apply troubleshooting methodology to identify and resolve vSphere issues effectively.
• Analyze log files and use vSphere CLI commands for troubleshooting.
• Resolve common problems related to vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines.
• Troubleshoot vSphere networking and storage issues.

Labs

• vSphere Performance Optimization: Participants will optimize CPU and memory performance in vSphere environments.
• Advanced vSphere Features and Scalability: Participants will implement advanced vSphere features for scalability and high availability.
• vSphere Update Manager and Host Maintenance: Participants will use vSphere Update Manager for patch management and host maintenance.
• Troubleshooting Methodology: Participants will follow vSphere troubleshooting methodology to identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Hosts: Participants will troubleshoot vCenter Server and ESXi host-related issues.
• Troubleshooting Networking and Storage: Participants will troubleshoot vSphere networking and storage issues.