Course Outline
Introduction to Virtualization Concepts
- Overview of virtualization
- Benefits of virtualization
- VMware vSphere components
Installing VMware ESXi
- ESXi host installation
- Configuring ESXi settings
- Network and storage setup
Deploying vCenter Server
- Overview of vCenter server architecture
- vCenter server appliance deployment
- Initial configuration of vCenter server
vCenter Server Setup
- Configuring vCenter server settings
- Adding ESXi hosts to vCenter
- Creating and managing datacenters and clusters
User Access and Security
- Managing user roles and permissions
- Integrating with Active Directory
- Configuring single sign-on (SSO)
vCenter Server Monitoring and Alarms
- Configuring alarms and alerts
- Monitoring performance metrics
- Using vCenter logs and events
vSphere Networking Configuration
- Configuring standard and distributed switches
- Network policies and VLANs
- Network I/O control
vSphere Storage Configuration
- Overview of vSphere storage
- Configuring VMFS and NFS datastores
- Storage I/O control and multipathing
Advanced Networking and Storage Features
- Configuring vSAN
- Using Storage DRS
- Managing storage policies
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
- Creating VMs using the vSphere client
- VM templates, clones, and snapshots
- Resource allocation and reservations
vMotion and Storage vMotion
- Configuring and using vMotion
- Storage vMotion configuration
- Cross-vCenter vMotion
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Configuring vSphere HA (high availability)
- Understanding vSphere fault tolerance
- Backup and restore strategies
Automating vSphere with vCenter
- Introduction to vSphere PowerCLI
- Automating common tasks with PowerCLI scripts
- vCenter Orchestrator overview
Lifecycle Management
- Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager
- Patching and upgrading ESXi hosts
- Upgrading vCenter server
Advanced Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques
- Best practices for vSphere environments
- Preparing for VMware certification exams
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of virtualization concepts
- Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with network and storage concepts
Audience
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Network administrators
Delivery Options
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The training session was highly intensive and exceptionally well-structured. Eric provided us with comprehensive materials and practical labs featuring real-world examples, greatly enhancing our learning experience. We adhered closely to the planned schedule and efficiently skipped sections irrelevant to our interests. Eric demonstrated a high level of professionalism and extensive expertise, addressing all our questions thoroughly and effectively. Thank you very much for organizing this valuable training.