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
 
Testimonials (1)
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.