Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators. Overview Configure and manage VMware ESXi? networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere© Client?, VMware vSphere© Web Client, and VMware vSphere© ESXi? Shell to manage vSphere Use VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? and host profiles to provision ESXi hosts Optimize the performance of all vSphere components Use VMware vRealize© Log Insight? to monitor system logs Deploy VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? to be highly available and optimized for performance Migrate a Windows vCenter Server system to vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 Harden the vSphere environment against security threats Encrypt virtual machines for additional security This advanced course provides students with advanced knowledge of configuring and operating a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Identify additional resources for after this course Identify other VMware Education offerings Describe the user interfaces available in vSphere 6.5 Network Scalability Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring, LACP, QoS tagging, and NetFlow Storage Scalability Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration and VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness? Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control Create and use virtual volumes in vSphere Host and Management Scalability Explain the uses of VMware vCenter© Converter? Define and use content libraries Describe and use host profiles Describe and use VMware vSphere© ESXi? Image Builder CLI and vSphere Auto Deploy CPU Optimization Explain the CPU scheduler operation, NUMA support, and other features that affect CPU performance Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics Memory Optimization Explain ballooning, memory compression, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics Storage Optimization Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics 8 Network Optimization Network Optimization Explain the performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics Analyzing vSphere Explain how Proactive DRS enhances virtual machine availability Use vRealize Log Insight to identify and troubleshoot issues vCenter Server Availability and Performance Describe the high availability options for vCenter Server and VMware Platform Services Controller? Describe and use VMware vCenter Server© High Availability Identify the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Migrate a Windows vCenter Server 5.5 system to vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 vSphere Security Configure ESXi host access and authorization Secure ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual machines Use VMware Certificate Authority to configure vSphere certificate management Configure vSphere to encrypt virtual machines, core dumps Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere 6.5 Optimize and Upgrade training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware vSphere 6.5 Optimize and Upgrade course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system integrators, and developers responsible for designing and implementing vRealize Log Insight Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify features and benefits of vRealize Log Insight Determine the vRealize Log Insight cluster that meets your monitoring requirements Describe the vRealize Log Insight architecture and use cases Deploy and configure a vRealize Log Insight cluster Use the Interactive Analytics tab to get a deep understanding of log data Create and manage queries Managing vRealize Agents and Agent Groups Create various custom dashboards Describe and use the vRealize Log Insight widgets Extend the capabilities of vRealize Log Insight by adding content packs and configuring solutions This two-day course focuses on deploying, using, and managing VMware vRealize© Log Insight? product. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to deploy a vRealize Log Insight cluster that meets the monitoring requirements of your environment. This course covers the configuration and use of vRealize Log Insight to collect and manage logs from a variety of VMware and third-party products. This course discusses interfacing vRealize Log Insight with other systems to monitor, troubleshoot, and secure a data center. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vRealize Log Insight Describe a cloud management platform Explain the importance of efficient log management Describe the requirements for a log analytics solution Describe the key benefits of vRealize Log Insight Describe the key features of vRealize Log Insight Describe the various stages of log processing vRealize Log Insight Architecture and Deployment Identify the minimum requirements for deploying vRealize Log Insight Using vRealize Log Insight Sizing Calculator Describe vRealize Log Insight compatibility with other VMware products Describe the vRealize Log Insight architecture Determine the correct vRealize Log Insight deployment for an environment Install the vRealize Log Insight virtual appliance vRealize Log Insight Queries and Dashboards Describe the primary functions of the vRealize Log Insight UI Use the Interactive Analytics tab to get a deep understanding of log data Create and Manage queries Create vRealize Log Insight custom dashboards Describe and use the vRealize Log Insight widgets Administering vRealize Log Insight Describe User Access Control in vRealize Log Insight Describe User Management Access the vRealize Log Insight Administration page Configure vRealize Log Insight settings Manage certificates Configure system notifications Upgrade vRealize Log Insight Describe the vRealize Log Insight Importer vRealize Log Insight Integrations Describe how to integrate vRealize Operations with vRealize Log Insight Describe the advantages of integrating vRealize Operations with vRealize Log Insight Describe the advantages of using the vSAN content pack Install NSX content packs Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Log Insight: Deploy and Manage [V8.4] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware vRealize Log Insight: Deploy and Manage [V8.4] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and cloud administrators who are already familiar with vRealize Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Learn installation best practices and troubleshoot installation failures Verify the correct DNS configuration Examine main logs and collect log bundles Examine the Kubernetes pods in the vRealize Automation architecture Troubleshoot common errors that prevent successful deployments Troubleshoot YAML code errors in VMware cloud templates Troubleshoot cloudConfig code errors in VMware cloud templates Troubleshoot VMware Identity Manager⢠configuration errors Troubleshoot common errors in VMware vRealize Orchestrator⢠workflows Use the vRealize Orchestrator debugger Use log outputs from vRealize Orchestrator Troubleshoot problems in custom resources Troubleshoot problems in resource actions Troubleshoot action-based extensibility (ABX) actions Integrate vRealize Automation with VMware vRealize Log Insight⢠Integrate vRealize Automation with VMware vRealize Operations Manager⢠Use VMware vRealize Lifecycle Manager⢠to troubleshoot vRealize Automation problems with licenses and certificates Configure and replace certificates This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in troubleshooting VMware vRealize Automationâ¢. vRealize Automation can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. This course will enable you to troubleshoot common problems with hands-on lab problems. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Troubleshooting vRealize Automation Installation Issues vRealize Automation installation overview vRealize Automation installation best practices Troubleshooting installation failures vRealize Automation General Troubleshooting Verifying the DNS configuration settings in vRealize Automation and vSphere Examining the main logs in the user interface Collecting a log bundle Using vracli commands Examining the pods in the vRealize Automation Kubernetes architecture Dumping a log from a vRealize Automation Kubernetes pod Stopping and restarting a vRealize Automation Kubernetes pod vRealize Automation Cloud Templates and Deployment Troubleshooting Overview of provisioning and placement workflows Examining a deployment history Troubleshooting deployment issues Using deployment Dev mode Troubleshooting YAML code Troubleshooting problems with cloudConfig vRealize Automation Identity Manager Architecture and Cluster Architecture Authentication workflow in vRealize Automation Connector high availability for the authentication Architecture of a VMware Identity Manager cluster Key VMware Identity Manager commands and log files Troubleshooting a VMware Identity Manager problem Key vRealize Automation components Architecture of the vRealize Automation cluster vRealize Automation node failover scenario vRealize Automation cluster shutdown and startup process Virtual machine provisioning workflow Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator Workflows Overview of vRealize Orchestrator and vRealize Automation communications Using the vRealize Orchestrator debugger Using vRealize Orchestrator log output Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator binding errors Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator logic errors Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator payload errors Troubleshooting custom resource errors Troubleshooting resource action errors Troubleshooting Action Based Extensibility (ABX) Actions Overview of ABX actions Troubleshooting ABX actions vRealize Automation Integration with vRealize Tools Integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Log Insight Integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations Manager Using vRealize Operations Manager to monitor vRealize Automation vRealize Automation Certificate Management Managing vRealize Automation certificates Creating certificate requests with vRealize Lifecycle Manager Using Microsoft Certificate Services to create vRealize Automation certificates Replacing vRealize Automation certificates Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Automation: Troubleshooting [V8.6] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware vRealize Automation: Troubleshooting [V8.6] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing vRealize Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the vRealize Automation architecture and use cases in cloud environments Manage vRealize Automation entities on VMware and third-party virtual and cloud infrastructures Configure and manage Cloud Accounts, Projects, Flavor Mappings, Image Mappings, Network Profiles, Storage Profiles, Volumes, Tags, and Services Create, modify, manage, and deploy Cloud Templates Connect to a Kubernetes Cluster and manage namespaces Customize services and virtual machines with cloudConfig Configure and manage the Service Broker Configure and manage ABX actions, custom properties, event broker subscriptions, and vRealize Orchestrator workflows Integrate with vRealize Orchestrator Install vRealize Automation with Lifecycle Configuration Manager Describe Cloud Automation Services (Cloud Assembly and Code Stream). Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform and SaltStack Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot vRealize Automation During this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vRealize© Automation?. You learn about how vRealize Automation can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The course covers how to manage both on-premise systems and cloud services. The course covers how vRealize Automation Service Broker can aggregate content in native formats from multiple clouds and platforms into a common catalog. This course also covers interfacing vRealize Automation with other systems using VMware vRealize© Orchestrator? and how to use vRealize Automation to manage Kubernetes systems and leverage other systems. The course also covers integrating with Terraform and using SaltStack as a configuration management tool. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives vRealize Automation Overview and Architecture Describe the purpose and functionality of vRealize Automation Describe the vRealize Automation architecture Describe the use of VMware Workspace ONE© AccessTM Describe the relationship between Kubernetes clusters, containers, and vRealize Automation services Describe CLI commands for vRealize Automation 8 cluster management Describe Cloud Assembly Describe Service Broker Describe Code Stream Installing vRealize Automation List the different vRealize Automation deployment types Describe the purpose of vRealize easy installer Describe the vRealize Automation installation process Authentication and Authorization Identity the steps involved in integrating Workspace One with Active Directory Describe features of Workspace One Describe the user roles available in vRealize Automation Identify the key tasks performed by each user role Define custom roles Configure branding and multitenancy Basic Initial Configuration Quickly create a basic configuration with a cloud account, cloud zone, project, flavor mapping, and image mapping. VMware Cloud Templates Configure and deploy a basic cloud template Create cloud templates that can run on any cloud Use cloudConfig to run commands, install software, and create users Use YAML for inputs, variables, and conditional deployments Tags and Storage Configuration Configure tags Describe different types of tags Manage tags Configure storage profiles Use tags and storage profiles Integrating NSX-T Data Center List the capabilities and use cases of NSX-T Data Center Describe the NSX-T Data Center architecture and components Integrate NSX-T Data Center with vRealize Automation List the supported network profiles in vRealize Automation Use NSX-T Data Center components to design a multitier application Cloud Template Identify the network and security options available in design canvas Create and manage on-demand networks and security groups Configure NSX-T day 2 actions Integrating with Public Clouds Configure and use VMware Cloud Foundation accounts Configure and use an AWS cloud account Configure and use an Azure cloud account Configure and use a Google Cloud Platform cloud account Using Service Broker for Catalog Management Release a VMware Cloud Template? Define content source and content sharing Define Service Broker policy enforcement Use custom forms for catalog items vRealize Automation Extensibility Describe Extensibility Use event topics Create a subscription Call a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Create ABX actions Using Code Stream Introduction to Code Stream The CI/CD process Integrate GitLab with Code Stream and Cloud Assembly Use Code Stream to install software Using Terraform Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform Use Terraform with a VMware Cloud Template Use Terraform with Code Stream Using Kubernetes Clusters Introduction to Kubernetes Connect to an existing Kubernetes Cluster Integrate VMware Tanzu? Grid Integrated Edition Create a Supervisor Namespace as a catalog item Using SaltStack for Configuration Management Introduction SaltStack with vRealize Automation Use SaltStack for software deployment Use SaltStack for configuration management Use SaltStack with event-driven orchestration vRealize Automation Troubleshooting and Integration Location of logs Using Activity Monitoring deployment history Basic troubleshooting CLI commands Collecting logs (VAMI console) Integration with VMware vRealize© Log Insight? Integration with vRealize Operations Migrating vRealize Automation 7.x to 8
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators or application owners who are responsible for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and workloads Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control architecture Configure user and group access Create and manage Kubernetes clusters Control access Create image registry, network, quota, security, custom and mutation policies Connect your on-premises vSphere with Tanzu Supervisor to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Create, manage, and back up VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid⢠clusters Create and manage Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service clusters Perform cluster inspections Manage packages in your clusters Monitor and secure Kubernetes environments During this two-day course, you focus on using VMware Tanzu© Mission Control? to provision and manage Kubernetes clusters. The course covers how to apply image registry, network, security, quota, custom, and mutation policies to Kubernetes environments. It focuses on how to deploy, upgrade, back up, and monitor Kubernetes clusters on VMware vSphere© with VMware Tanzu©, and it also covers package management using the VMware Tanzu Mission Control catalog. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course Objectives What Is VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe vSphere with Tanzu Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Describe VMware Tanzu© for Kubernetes Operations Explain how to request access to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe VMware Cloud? services Describe the VMware Cloud services catalog Explain how to access VMware Tanzu Mission Control Identify the components of VMware Tanzu Mission Control Explain the resource hierarchy of VMware Tanzu Mission Control Access, Users, and Groups Explain VMware Cloud services and enterprise federation Describe VMware Cloud services roles Explain multifactor authentication Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control UI List the components of the VMware Tanzu Mission Control UI Describe the VMware Tanzu CLI Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control API Cluster Lifecycle Management Outline the steps for registering a management cluster to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Discuss what a management cluster is Describe provisioners Explain the purpose of a cloud provider account Describe Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Describe Azure Kubernetes Service Workload Clusters Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Explain how to create a cluster Explain how to configure a cluster Describe Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workload clusters Describe Azure Kubernetes Service workload clusters Explain how to attach a Kubernetes cluster Explain how to verify the connections to the cluster Describe cluster health Policy Management Explain how access policies grant users access to different resources Describe the policy model Describe the available policy types Explain how image registry policies restrict from which image registries container images can be pulled Outline how network policies are applied to clusters Discuss how security policies control deployment of pods in a cluster Discuss how quota policies manage resource consumption in your clusters Discuss how custom policies implement specialized policies that govern your Kubernetes clusters Describe mutation policies Explain how Policy Insights reports VMware Tanzu Mission Control policy issues Control Catalog Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control catalog Explain how to install packages Describe cert-manager Explain Service Discovery and ExternalDNS Describe Multus CNI and Whereabouts Describe Fluent-Bit Explain Prometheus and Grafana Describe Harbor Describe Flux Describe Helm Describe Git repositories Tanzu Mission Control Day 2 Operations Describe data protection Describe cluster inspections Explain life cycle management Describe VMware Aria Operations? for Applications Discuss VMware Tanzu© Service Mesh? Advanced edition Describe VMware Aria Cost? powered by CloudHealth©
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and network administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain the NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Deploy and configure the NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure within private or public clouds using Write and No-Access Cloud Connectors Explain, deploy, and configure Service Engines Explain and configure local load balancing constructs such as virtual services, pools, health monitors, and related components Explain and configure advanced virtual services and related concepts such as Subject Name Indication, Enhanced Virtual Hosting, and authentication of virtual services Explain and modify application behavior through profiles, policies, and DataScripts Describe Central licensing management using VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Enterprise with Cloud services (formerly Avi Pulse) Explain how to configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in NSX Advanced Load Balancer Configure advanced services such as global server load balancing Describe how to use NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API interfaces and related automation capabilities Describe and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer application and infrastructure monitoring Gather relevant information and perform basic troubleshooting of applications that use built-in NSX Advanced Load Balancer tooling Identify the key features of VMware NSX Network Detection and Response This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) solution. This course covers key NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) features and functionality offered in the NSX Advanced Load Balancer 21.x release. Features include the overall infrastructure, virtual services, application components, global server load balancing, various cloud connectors, application troubleshooting, and solution monitoring. Hands-on labs provide access to a software-defined data center environment to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer use cases and benefits Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their respective functions Virtual Services Configuration Concepts Explain virtual service components Explain virtual service types Explain and configure basic virtual service components such as application profiles and network profiles Virtual Services Configuration Advanced Concepts Explain the virtual service advanced components such as Wildcard VIP, Server Name Identification (SNI), and Enhanced Virtual Hosting (EVH) Explain the concept of virtual service VIP Sharing Explain different authentication mechanisms used for a virtual service such as LDAP, SAML, JSON Web Token, and OAUTH Profiles and Policies Explain application profiles and types such as L4, DNS, Syslog, HTTP, and VMware Horizon VDI Explain and configure advanced application HTTP profile options Describe network profiles and types Explain and configure SSL profiles and certificates Explain and configure HTTP, network, and DNS policies Pools Configuration Concepts Explain pools configuration options Describe the available load balancing algorithms Explain multiple health monitor types Explain multiple Persistence profiles Explain and configure pool groups Modifying Application Behavior Design and apply application solutions by using application profiles Design and apply application solutions by using network, HTTP policies, and DataScripts Explain DataScript fundamentals Explain and use NSX Advanced Load Balancer analytics to understand application behavior Describe and configure client SSL certificate validation Describe and configure virtual service DDoS, Rate limiting, and Throttling capabilities Modify network profile properties such as TCP connection properties Design and apply application solutions by using Persistence profiles NSX Advanced Load Balancer Infrastructure Architecture Explain management, control, data, and consumption planes and functions Describe control plane clustering and high availability Describe controller sizing and process sharing Describe Service Engine CPU and NIC architecture Explain tenants Configure properties of Service Engine groups Explain Service Engine group high availability modes Describe and configure active-standby high availability mode Explain Service Engine placement in multiple availability zones for public clouds Describe and configure elastic HA high availability mode (Active-Active, N+M) Explain Service Engine failure detection and self-healing Describe Service Engine as a router Explain virtual service scale-out options such as Layer 2 (Native), Layer 3 (BGP), and DNS-based Describe how to upgrade NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduction to Cloud Connector Explain cloud connectors Review cloud connector integration modes List cloud connector types Review the different Service Engine image types in different ecosystems Installing, Configuring, and Managing NSX Advanced Load Balancer in No-Orchestrator Cloud Explain No-Access cloud concepts Configure No-Access cloud integration on bare metal Explain and configure Linux Server Cloud Explain and configure VMware No Orchestrator Describe the advanced configuration options available in bare metal (Linux Server Cloud) Installing, Configuring, and Managing NSX Advanced Load Balancer in VMware Environment: Cloud Configuration Introduce VMware integration options Explain and configure VMware Write Access Cloud Connector Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer integration options in a VMware NSX environment Explain and configure NSX Cloud Connector for Overlay and VLAN-backed segments AWS Cloud Configuration Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer public cloud integrations Explain different AWS components Explain and demonstrate AWS public cloud integration Deploy VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller, SEs, and virtual services in AWS Cloud Review Multi-AZ Support for virtual services in AWS cloud GCP Cloud Configuration Explain different GCP components Explain and demonstrate GCP public cloud integration Deploy NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller, SEs, and virtual services in GCP cloud Azure Cloud Configuration Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer public cloud integrations Explain different Microsoft Azure components Explain and demonstrate Azure public cloud integration Deploy NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller, SEs, and virtual services in Azure Cloud NSX Advanced Load Balancer Enterprise with Cloud Services (Avi Pulse) Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer public cloud services Explain different features of NSX Advanced Load Balancer Cloud Services Register the controller with Cloud Services DNS Foundations Review, discuss, and explain DNS fundamentals Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer DNS and IPAM providers Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Introduce Global Server load balancing concepts and benefits Explain and configure the NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure Explain and configure the DNS Virtual Service components Explain and configure GSLB Service Engine Group Describe and configure GSLB sites Explain and configure basic GSLB services to include pools and health monitors Describe GSLB Server Load Balancing algorithms Explain and configure health monitors based on data plane and control plane Describe GSLB Health Monitor Proxy Explain GSLB Site-Cookie Persistence Explain the different GSLB replication methods Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Introduce local authentication in NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduce remote authentication in NSX Advanced Load Balancer Review the different types of remote authentication Explain granular RBAC using labels NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Troubleshooting Introduce infrastructure and application troubleshooting concepts Describe troubleshooting based on control plane and data plane Explain application analytics and logs Describe client logs analysis Explain headers troubleshooting and packet capture mechanism Describe how to use CLI for detailed data plane troubleshooting Explain Service Engine logs Explain health monitors troubleshooting Explain BGP session troubleshooting Describe control plane troubleshooting, clustering, and cloud connector issues Events and Alerts Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer events Describe and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer alerts Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer monitoring capabilities with SNMP, Syslog, and Email Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Rest API Introduce the NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API interface Describe REST API Object Schema Explain and interact with REST API interface with
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system operators, administrators, and integrators responsible for managing and maintaining VMware Horizon solutions Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for best end-user experience This two-day course builds your skills in resolving common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon© environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods Documenting the steps to resolving the problem Command-Line Tools and Backup Options Using command-line tools Backing-up and restoring VMware Horizon databases Troubleshooting Horizon Linked Clone Desktops Describe the components that make up a VMware Horizon desktop Explain how the View Agent Direct-Connection plug-In is useful for diagnosing problems Highlight the best practice for optimizing a VMware Horizon desktop Troubleshoot common problems with VMware Horizon desktops Troubleshooting Instant Clone Discuss how instant clones are created Discuss what gets logged when an instant clone is created Discuss the keywords to look for in the logs when troubleshooting instant clones Discuss how to troubleshoot problems with instant clones Windows Client Correctly configure the Windows Client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Enable the required SSL configuration level for the environment Ports and Protocols Discuss the key ports on a Horizon Environment Discuss protocols used in the Horizon Environment Understand the benefit of optimizing Blast Become familiar with the optimization features for Blast Implement GPO changes for Blast Become familiar with the causes for Black Screens Discuss how to troubleshoot Black Screen problems Identify problems encountered when applying GPOs Discuss how to troubleshoot GPO-related problems Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System architects and system administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Plan a deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation Understand VMware Cloud Foundation and supporting architecture Configure VMware Cloud Foundation for VMware Cloud Connectivity Understand the VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licensing model Perform Day-Zero tasks Perform VMware Cloud Foundation platform onboarding Manage user credentials in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure NSX networking in VMware Cloud Foundation Deploy and manage Workload Domains Deploy vSphere with Tanzu on VMware Cloud Foundation Understand and implement storage solutions and related policies Perform maintenance tasks for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform Manage certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation and connected technologies Manage the lifecycle for VMware Cloud Foundation Engage with VMware Cloud Foundation Technical Support This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. This course teaches you how deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, and perform the tasks required for the initial configuration and ongoing operation after deployment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware cloud foundation overview Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation solution Describe VMware Cloud Foundation architecture Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation topology VMware Cloud Foundation+ and VMware Cloud Connectivity Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation+ architecture Identify the pre-requisites for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Describe VMware Cloud Foundation+ value added features Configure subscription-based licensing parameters Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway functionality Identify the vCenter Cloud Gateway components Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway architecture Connect the vCenter Cloud Gateway to VMware Cloud Describe the VMware Cloud platform Describe the VMware vSphere+ services used in VMware Cloud Foundation+ Demonstrate the capabilities of the VMware Cloud user interface for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Day Zero Tasks Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process Identify the information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook Complete the Deployment Parameter Workbook Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process Identify the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder Describe the deployment of the management domain Post-Deployment Operations Complete the Onboarding Wizard Understand VMware Cloud Foundation integration with VMware Single Sign-On Configure user access to VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the importance of user roles in vSphere Configure identity sources for VMware Cloud Foundation Perform the SDDC Manager backup and restore process Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components Manage and secure a primary password list Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMware Cloud Foundation Networking with NSX Describe network virtualization with NSX Recognize NSX operational planes Identify NSX components Describe logical switching Describe NSX Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how logical routing works in NSX Identify NSX Edge functions Describe data plane preparation for NSX Edge nodes in a workload domain Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies Define application virtual networks Describe management domain rack options List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations Managing Workload Domains Define workload domains List the types of workload domains Identify workload domain prerequisites Understand the scalability limits for workload domains Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain Create network pools Size network pools Commission hosts with SDDC Manager Create workload domains Scale workload domains Decommission hosts from a workload domain Remove workload domains Describe distinctive design decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation components vSphere with Tanzu in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain vSphere with Tanzu Define the role of the Spherelet Describe the supervisor cluster control plane Create vSphere with Tanzu namespaces Describe the role of NSX networking components in vSphere with Tanzu Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology Describe control plane VM management networking requirements Plan appropriate IP address ranges for pod, ingress, and egress networking Describe prerequisites for vSphere with Tanzu cluster compatibility Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes Create a vSphere namespace Configure limits and permissions for a vSphere namespace VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Management Identify storage use cases in VMware Cloud Foundation Determine the most appropriate storage option for a workload domain Describe different vSphere-native storage design options Identify vSAN architecture and components Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains Configure deduplication and compression Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure storage policies for vSAN Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules Identify a virtual machine storage policy compliance status Explain how vSAN storage policies protect VMware Cloud Foundation components Availability and Business Continuity Explain the importance of external service availability Describe availability options native to VMware vSphere Identify stretched cluster use cases Identify stretched cluster components Recognize stretched cluster requirements in VMware Cloud Foundation Prepare and deploy a vSAN stretched cluster using APIs VMware Cloud Foundation Certificate Management Learn the basics of public key infrastructure (PKI) Describe the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) Describe available options in SDDC Manager for certificate authorities View certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Install and replace certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Configure the integrated Certificate Authorities in SDDC Manager Configure a certificate template in Microsoft Certificate Authority server Configure the OpenSSL certificate authority in SDDC Manager Install certificates issued by Microsoft, OpenSSL, and third-party certificate authorities VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle Management Describe VMware Cloud Foundation Life Cycle Management List the products managed by VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Use online and offline bundle downloads using VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Understand the role of vSphere Lifecycle Management in VMware Cloud Foundation Understand vSphere Lifecycle Manager features Understand how and when to use cluster images Describe the importance of Hardware Support Managers Describe the upgrade prerequisites Outline the upgrade precheck process Describe the order of upgrade for VMware Cloud Foundation components VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting Use the SoS command-line tool to create log bundles, perform health checks, and check password validity List VMware Cloud Foundation services Identify VMware Cloud Foundation log files Use token IDs to troubleshoot failed workflows
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators and security operations personnel, including analysts and managers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the components and capabilities of VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard Identify the architecture and data flows for Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard communication Perform searches across endpoint data to discover suspicious behavior Manage the Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard rules based on organizational requirements Configure rules to address common threats Evaluate the impact of rules on endpoints Process and respond to alerts Describe the different response capabilities available from VMware Carbon Black CloudTM This course teaches you how to use the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint? Standard product and leverage the capabilities to configure and maintain the system according to your organization?s security posture and policies. This course provides an in-depth, technical understanding of the product through comprehensive coursework and hands-on scenario-based labs. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Data Flows and Communication Hardware and software requirements Architecture Data flows Searching Data Creating searches Analyzing events Search operators Advanced queries Policy Components Rules Local scanner Sensor capabilities Prevention Capabilities Using Rules Rule types Rule creation Reputation priority Configuring rules Evaluating rule impact Processing Alerts Alert triage Alert actions Response Capabilities Using quarantine Using live response Hash banning
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon who are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and delivery of remote and virtual desktop services Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the features, functions, and architecture of App Volumes Create and deliver application packages in App Volumes Deliver App Volumes published applications to virtual desktops and on-demand, using Horizon Run the App Volumes Application Capture Command-Line Program using appcapture.exe Perform advanced configuration of App Volumes Scale App Volumes to multiple locations and sites Describe the features, functions, and architecture of VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Manage application configurations, user environment settings, and personalization settings using VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Create predefined configurations for applications by using the Application Profiler Create predefined configurations for applications by using the Application Profiler Manage multiple environments using VMware Dynamic Environment Manager. Enable and synchronize the offline use of VMware Dynamic Environment Manager by using SyncTool Using VMware Horizon Smart Policies on the VMware Horizon platform This three-day course builds your skills in application management with VMware App Volumes? and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager?. You learn how to use App Volumes to deliver applications and data to desktops and users in seconds and at scale. You gain skills in managing application life cycles across installation, update, and replacement. You also learn how to use VMware Dynamic Environment Manager to provide personalization and dynamic policy configuration across virtual, physical, and cloud-based environments to simplify end-user profile management. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of App Volumes Explain features and benefits of App Volumes Identify benefits of VMware ThinApp© Identify App Volumes components and architecture Manage application management stages using App Volumes. Working with Application Packages Differentiate between Application, Package and Program Create an Application Package Assign an Application to an entity Use markers to assign the new version of an Application Package Differentiate between Classic and On-Demand delivery of applications Update an Application with a new Package Published Applications Identify the benefits of delivering Published Applications On-Demand List the steps and prerequisites for creating Published Applications on Demand Integrate Horizon Connection Server and App Volumes Manager Associate App Volumes Manager with an automated farm Add Application Pools from App Volumes Manager Advanced App Volumes Configuration Perform advanced configuration of App Volumes Scale App Volumes to multiple locations and sites Run the App Volumes Application Capture Command-Line Program using appcapture.exe Overview of VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Explain features and benefits of Dynamic Environment Manager Identify the components of Dynamic Environment Manager architecture Differentiate between user profile scenarios Management Console User Interface Configure Personalization settings Create Condition sets Perform Application migration Configure User environment settings Advanced Dynamic Environment Manager Configuration Scale Dynamic Environment Manager to multiple locations and sites Use Silos Run the App Volumes Application Capture Command-Line Program using appcapture.exe Application Configuration Management Predefined and user-customized application settings Using Application Profiler Privilege Elevation SyncTool Identify the features of SyncTool Implement SyncTool VMware Horizon Smart Policies Identify the scope of Horizon Smart Policies Configure Horizon Smart Policies settings Define Smart Policies Conditions