Course Description

Course Overview

VMware vSphere: What’s New [V6.7 to V7] is a targeted course designed for experienced VMware vSphere administrators who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge from vSphere 6.7 to vSphere 7. This course covers the new features, enhancements, and changes introduced in vSphere 7, enabling participants to leverage the latest capabilities of the virtualization platform. Participants will learn about vSphere 7’s new functionalities and improvements, including vCenter Server, ESXi, networking, storage, security, and more.

Prerequisites

• Proficiency in VMware vSphere 6.7 administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization concepts and vSphere components.

Methodology

The VMware vSphere: What’s New course follows a combination of theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Instructors will provide comprehensive explanations of the new features and changes in vSphere 7, 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 using the latest vSphere 7 functionalities.

Course Outline

Introduction to vSphere 7

Overview of the new features and changes in vSphere 7

Upgrading vCenter Server and ESXi from vSphere 6.7 to vSphere 7

vSphere 7 Networking Enhancements

Understanding and configuring new networking features in vSphere 7

Implementing Network-aware vSphere DRS

vSphere 7 Storage Enhancements

Exploring new storage features and improvements in vSphere 7

Configuring vSphere vSAN Data Persistence Platform (DPp)

vSphere 7 Security and Compliance

Understanding new security features and enhancements in vSphere 7

Implementing VM encryption and VM service encryption

vSphere 7 Performance and Availability Enhancements

Utilizing performance enhancements and new availability features

Configuring vSphere Lifecycle Manager and Content Library

Outcome

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

• Understand the new features and changes introduced in vSphere 7.
• Successfully upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi from vSphere 6.7 to vSphere 7.
• Configure and utilize new networking features, including Network-aware vSphere DRS.
• Implement and benefit from new storage features, such as vSphere vSAN Data Persistence Platform (DPp).
• Enhance security and compliance using VM encryption and VM service encryption.
• Utilize performance enhancements and new availability features in vSphere 7.

Labs

• Upgrading vCenter Server and ESXi: Participants will upgrade their vCenter Server and ESXi hosts from vSphere 6.7 to vSphere 7.
• vSphere 7 Networking Enhancements: Participants will configure and test new networking features, including Network-aware vSphere DRS.
• vSphere 7 Storage Enhancements: Participants will configure and explore new storage features, such as vSphere vSAN Data Persistence Platform (DPp).
• vSphere 7 Security and Compliance: Participants will implement VM encryption and VM service encryption for enhanced security.
• vSphere 7 Performance and Availability Enhancements: Participants will configure vSphere Lifecycle Manager and Content Library for performance and availability improvements.