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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineer Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage complex storage solutions in a vSphere environment (including NFS, iSCSI, and so on) Configure and manage complex, scalable vSphere networking operations (vSphere Standard Switch and Distributed Switches) Deploy, manage, and optimize virtual machines (advanced configuration, content library, latency-sensitive workloads, and more) Manage business continuity and operations in your vSphere environment (VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ file-based backup, VMware vCenter Server profiles, host profiles, and so on) Plan and implement increased vSphere security (use a Key Provider, VM Encryption, CPU scheduler remediations, and so on) Troubleshoot the vSphere environment Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to upgrade to VMware ESXi™ hosts and virtual machines (VUM, image-based clusters, and so on) Implement vSphere cluster solutions (Cluster QuickStart wizard, VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™, VMware vSphere High Availability, VMware vSAN™, and so on) Implement resource optimizations to streamline vSphere deployments Create an advanced configuration of vCenter Server (including an identity source) This five-day course provides hands-on training to equip students with a range of skills, from performing routine VMware vSphere© 7 administrative tasks to complex vSphere operations and configurations. Through lab-based activities, students are immersed in real-life situations faced by VMBeans, a fictitious company. These situations expose students to real-life scenarios faced by companies that are building and scaling their virtual infrastructure. Approximately 90% of the class is application-focused and taught through labs. The course aligns fully with the VMware Certified Advanced Professional ? Data Center Virtualization Deploy exam objectives. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to fictitious company: VMBeans Configure and Manage Your vSphere Environment Perform various vCenter Server configurations Configure an external identity source Configure virtual networking with advanced options Configure and manage advanced storage configurations Configure vSphere clusters (also using Cluster QuickStart) Management and Operations in Your Data Center Collect vSphere log files Configure vCenter Server file-based backup Working with vCenter Server profiles Configure and manage advanced cluster settings Create and configure advanced host options Create and manage host profiles Manage and remediate clusters using vSphere Lifecycle Manager Create and configure a Content Library Update a managed virtual machine template Configure a central VMware ToolsTM installation repository Manage vSphere roles and permissions Troubleshoot Your Data Center Environment Troubleshoot vSphere configuration issues Troubleshoot resource pool configuration issues Troubleshoot network and storage issues Troubleshoot ESXi host issues Troubleshoot vCenter Server resource issues Increasing Security in Your Data Center Create and manage a Key Management solution Create an encrypted virtual machine Configure CPU scheduler options to achieve security remediations Performance and Optimization in Your Data Center Manage advanced virtual machine configurations Identify and implement vSphere resource optimization opportunities Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [v7] 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: Advanced Administration Workshop [v7] 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 and system engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List the use cases for VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Deploy and configure VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manage certificates in VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle environments Create, manage, and scale VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle environments Add VMware Aria Suite products to VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manage VMware Aria Suite products with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Use VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle to perform content life cycle management Migrate a legacy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle instance Explain the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle component settings Troubleshoot day-to-day operations of VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle This two-day, hands-on training course focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle?, which manages products such as VMware Aria Operations?, VMware Aria Operations? for Logs, and VMware Aria Automation?. This course prepares you to perform Day 0 to Day 2 operations for your environment using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Describe the use cases for VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle List the features of VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle List system requirements for VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Use Easy Installer to deploy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Configuration Create Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) for VMware Aria Suite product instances Configure VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle settings Add certificates to VMware Aria Suite product instances Add VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle environments Add VMware Aria Suite product binaries Adding VMware Aria Suite Products Deploy a new VMware Aria Suite product Manage a VMware Aria Suite product using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Add an existing VMware Aria Suite product to an environment VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Day 2 Operations Perform ongoing management tasks Monitor the health of the environment Use content from the marketplace Use VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle to perform content life cycle management VMware Aria Suite Lifecyle Migration Prepare a legacy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle instance for migration Migrate VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle using Easy Installer Troubleshooting VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Identify the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle component settings Describe the procedure to generate and download the log bundle Use Linux commands to assist with troubleshooting VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Recognize entries in commonly accessed VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle log files Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.10] 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 Aria Suite Lifecycle: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.10] 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 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 Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository Configure vSphere Replication and recover replicated VMs Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Configure vCenter High Availability Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi host compliance Use the vSphere Client to manage certificates Monitor the vCenter, ESXi, and VMs performance in the vSphere client Secure vCenter, ESXi, and VMs in your vSphere environment Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use Identity Federation to configure the vCenter to use external identity sources This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere 8 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure. You also discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Virtual Machine Operations Recognize the role of a VMware Tools Repository Configure a VMware Tools Repository Recognize the backup and restore solution for VMs Identify the components in the vSphere Replication architecture Deploy and configure vSphere Replication Recover replicated VMs vSphere Cluster Operations Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work Describe the function of the vCLS Recognize operations that might disrupt the healthy functioning of vCLS VMs Network Operations Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere Network I/O Control enhances performance Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow Define vSphere Distributed Services Engine Describe the use cases and benefits of vSphere Distributed Services Engine Storage Operations Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Describe the architecture and requirements of vSAN configuration Describe storage policy-based management Recognize components in the vSphere Virtual Volumes architecture Configure Storage I/O Control vCenter and ESXi Operations Create a vCenter backup schedule Recognize the importance of vCenter High Availability Explain how vCenter High Availability works Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Use the vSphere client to manage vSphere certificates vSphere Monitoring Monitor the key factors that can affect a virtual machine's performance Describe the factors that influence vCenter performance Use vCenter tools to monitor resource use Create custom alarms in vCenter Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Recognize uses for Skyline Advisor Pro vSphere Security and Access Control Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter to use an external identity provider vSphere Trusted Environments and VM Encryption Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs List VM encryption events and alarms Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority

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 Audit and Remediation Identify the architecture and data flows for Carbon Black Cloud Audit and Remediation communication Describe the use case and functionality of recommended queries Achieve a basic knowledge of SQL Describe the elements of a SQL query Evaluate the filtering options for queries Perform basic SQL queries on endpoints Describe the different response capabilities available from VMware Carbon Black Cloud This course teaches you how to use the VMware Carbon Black© Cloud Audit and Remediation? product to build queries for IT hygiene, incident response, and vulnerability assessment to support 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 Query Basics Osquery Available tables Query scope Running versus scheduling Recommended Queries Use cases Inspecting the SQL query SQL Basics Components Tables Select statements Where clause Creating basic queries Filtering Results Where clause Exporting and filtering Basic SQL Queries Query creation Running queries Viewing results Advanced Search Capabilities Advanced SQL options Threat hunting Response Capabilities Using live response Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Carbon Black Cloud Audit and Remediation 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 Carbon Black Cloud Audit and Remediation 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 Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture and main components of NSX Explain the features and benefits of NSX Deploy the NSX Management cluster and VMware NSX Edge™ nodes Prepare VMware ESXi™ hosts to participate in NSX networking Create and configure segments for layer 2 forwarding Create and configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for logical routing Use distributed and gateway firewall policies to filter east-west and north-south traffic in NSX Configure Advanced Threat Prevention features Configure network services on NSX Edge nodes Use VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP to manage users and access Explain the use cases, importance, and architecture of Federation This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX© environment. This course covers key features and functionality offered in the NSX 4.0.0.1 and NSX 4.0.1 releases, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Virtual Cloud Network and VMware NSX Introduce the VMware Virtual Cloud Network vision Describe the NSX product portfolio Discuss NSX features, use cases, and benefits Explain NSX architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their functions. Preparing the NSX Infrastructure Deploy VMware NSX© ManagerTM nodes on ESXi hypervisors Navigate through the NSX UI Explain data plane components such as N-VDS/VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more Perform transport node preparation and configure the data plane infrastructure Verify transport node status and connectivity Explain DPU-based acceleration in NSX Install NSX using DPUs NSX Logical Switching Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching Describe the function and types of L2 segments Explain tunneling and the Geneve encapsulation Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX UI Describe the function and types of segment profiles Create segment profiles and apply them to segments and ports Explain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwarding Demonstrate L2 unicast packet flow Explain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling NSX Logical Routing Describe the logical routing function and use cases Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and components Explain the Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway functions Describe the logical router components: Service Router and Distributed Router Discuss the architecture and function of NSX Edge nodes Discuss deployment options of NSX Edge nodes Configure NSX Edge nodes and create NSX Edge clusters Configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways Examine single-tier and multitier packet flows Configure static routing and dynamic routing, including BGP and OSPF Enable ECMP on a Tier-0 gateway Describe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes Configure VRF Lite NSX Bridging Describe the function of logical bridging Discuss the logical bridging use cases Compare routing and bridging solutions Explain the components of logical bridging Create bridge clusters and bridge profiles NSX Firewalls Describe NSX segmentation Identify the steps to enforce Zero-Trust with NSX segmentation Describe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Distributed Firewall sections and rules Configure the Distributed Firewall on VDS Describe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Gateway Firewall sections and rules NSX Advanced Threat Prevention Explain NSX IDS/IPS and its use cases Configure NSX IDS/IPS Deploy NSX Application Platform Identify the components and architecture of NSX Malware Prevention Configure NSX Malware Prevention for east-west and north-south traffic Describe the use cases and architecture of VMware NSX© Intelligence? Identify the components and architecture of VMware NSX© Network Detection and Response? Use NSX Network Detection and Response to analyze network traffic events. NSX Services Explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) Explain and configure DNS and DHCP services Describe VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? architecture, components, topologies, and use cases. Configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use cases Configure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using the NSX UI NSX User and Role Management Describe the function and benefits of VMware Identity Manager? in NSX Integrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX Integrate LDAP with NSX Identify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissions Use role-based access control to restrict user access Explain object-based access control in NSX NSX Federation Introduce the NSX Federation key concepts, terminology, and use cases. Explain the onboarding process of NSX Federation Describe the NSX Federation switching and routing functions. Describe the NSX Federation security concepts.

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 Automation™. 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 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for Intermediate Users of Office 365 and Excel Overview Creating Advanced Formulas Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables Visualizing Data with Charts Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts Inserting Graphics Enhancing Workbooks This course builds upon the foundational Microsoft Office Excel 2016, you create advanced workbooks and worksheets using advanced formulas and organizing your data into tables. Excel Intermediate Learn how to navigate Pivot Tables, (for example, Create a Pivot Table/ add data/ Add calculations); Formulas, Data organization (for example, multiple worksheets) Excel Advanced Data Analysis (for example, sparklines) , Macros (making changes to macros) and Building A Fast Dashboard (PivotCharts, slicers, etc.) Office 365 Training Getting More with OneDrive Office 365 Training When is a Team a Team? Includes Using Video with Audio, Exploring Teams/Navigating among Teams etc.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Tier 1 system administrators, and integrators responsible for managing and maintaining VMware Horizon Infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the installation, architecture, and requirements of Horizon Connection Server Describe the authentication and certificate options for a VMware Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of Workspace ONE Access and VMware Horizon Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon Describe the 3D rendering options available in VMware Horizon Discuss the scalability options available in VMware Horizon Describe the different security options for VMware Horizon environments Discuss the advanced configurations of Horizon Connection Server List the troubleshooting techniques for common Horizon Connection Server issues Interpret the Horizon Connection Server logs Identify Unified Access Gateway configuration and certificate issues List the troubleshooting steps for common Unified Access Gateway common issues Describe Blast configuration verification using logs and settings Describe the Blast optimization recommendations for different use cases Describe VMware Horizon connections and how to troubleshoot related problems Describe VMware Horizon certificates List the troubleshooting steps for common VMware Horizon certificates issues Describe Cloud Pod Architecture troubleshooting scenarios Identify and fix problems in a VMware Horizon environment VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administrator and Troubleshooting is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration & VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Troubleshooting. This training collection gives you the skills to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. This course builds your skills in installing and configuring VMware Horizon© through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon, and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture. Also, this course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to troubleshoot VMware Horizon 8 infrastructure. This workshop teaches the required skill and competence for troubleshooting Horizon Connection Server, Unified Access Gateway, protocols, connections, and certificates. This course provides a challenge lab designed to present participants with infrastructure issues that may arise in actual Horizon environments. The lab objective is to put into practice the contents covered during the training to create a working environment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Horizon Connection Server Recognize VMware Horizon reference architecture Identify the supported features of Horizon Connection Server Identify the recommended system requirements for Horizon Connection Server Configure the VMware Horizon event database Outline the steps for the initial configuration of Horizon Connection Server Discuss the AD Lightweight Directory Service (LDS) database as a critical component of Horizon Connection Server installation Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the smart card authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a VMware Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a VMware Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a VMware Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access and Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Describe the features of the Workspace ONE Access console Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace ONE services Horizon Protocols Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon Describe Blast Describe the Blast display protocol codecs Summarize the Blast codec options List the ideal applications for each Blast codec Describe Blast and PCoIP ADMX GPO common configurations Graphics Cards Describe the 3D rendering options available in Vmware Horizon Compare vSGA and vDGA List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Horizon Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Configure a load balancer for use in a VMware Horizon environment Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure VMware Horizon connections Describe how to restrict VMware Horizon connections Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List the Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situations in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Troubleshooting Horizon Connection Server Identify the general troubleshooting techniques for Horizon Connection Server Explain how to use logs to identify common Horizon Connection Server problems Describe AD LDS replication Discuss common Horizon Connection Server replication issues Explain how to interpret Horizon Connection Server logs Compare successful and unsuccessful logs from common infrastructure administration tasks Troubleshooting Unified Access Gateway Identify common Unified Access Gateway deployment issues Explain how to monitor the health of a Unified Access Gateway deployment Identify and troubleshoot Unified Access Gateway certificate issues Explain how to monitor, test, and troubleshoot network errors using tcpdump and curl Detail the general Unified Access Gateway troubleshooting methods Blast Configuration Discuss Blast codecs and Encoder Switch settings Describe how to verify BLAST configuration using logs and settings Optimizing Blast List general Blast optimization recommendations Summarize Blast tuning recommendations that apply to WAN connections Summarize Blast tuning recommendations that apply to work-from-home and home-office-to-cloud use cases Describe the recommended tuning options to increase display protocol quality for all use cases and applications Troubleshooting VMware Horizon Connections Explain VMware Horizon connections Describe the role of primary and secondary protocols in VMware Horizon connections Describe HTML client access connections Describe Horizon Connections load balancing Describe timeout settings, supported health monitoring strings, and suitable load balancer persistence values Identify the troubleshooting steps for failing VMware Horizon load balancer connections List the steps for troubleshooting VMware Horizon connections Troubleshooting VMware Horizon Certificates List the functions of VMware Horizon certificates Describe VMware Horizon certificate scenarios Discuss potential challenges related to certificates in VMware Horizon Describe the troubleshooting approach to VMware Horizon certificates issues Cloud Pod Architecture Describe Cloud Pod Architecture troubleshooting scenarios Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration and 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: Infrastructure Administration and 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 Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Deploy VMware Cloud Director Manage VMware Cloud Director to meet the service provider needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director organizations and vApps to fulfill business needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director catalogs Transfer virtual machine workloads from VMware vSphere into and out of VMware Cloud Director Configure networking for organizations and vApps with the help of VMware NSX-T Data Center Managing resources from the VMWare Cloud Director console and using VMware vRealize Operations Manager Enabling VM and Named Disk Encryption Creating VM sizing and placement policies Understand vApps and VM operations and actions In this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Cloud Director 10.3. You learn about workload provisioning, the creation of organizations, virtual data centers (VDCs), catalog services that include predefined virtual machines, and on-demand VMware NSX-T Data Center networks.This course also covers interfacing VMware Cloud Director with other systems and the integration and use of VMware vRealize Orchestrator for VMware Cloud Director. You learn about different networks that a system administrator and an organization administrator can configure and use with virtual machines (VMs). This course also discusses how to monitor various VMware Cloud Director objects using VMware vRealize Operations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Software-Defined Data Center and VMware Validated Design Define Software Defined Datacenter (SDDC) Discuss VMware offerings for Cloud-Based Services Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Discuss VMware Validated Design Recognize the design considerations when creating a cloud environment on the SDDC using VMWare Cloud Foundation vCloud Director Deployment and Configuration Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Explain the two-stage deployment of VMware Cloud Director cells Discuss failover mechanisms (automatic and manual) with VMware Cloud Director cells Define switchover, promote, and fencing options of the VMware Cloud Director appliance Understand the VMware Cloud Director appliance enhancements VMware Cloud Director Provider Configuration Describe how the compute resources are provided to VMware Cloud Director Describe how storage is provided to VMware Cloud Director Configure and manage storage for Virtual Datacenters (VDCs) Briefly discuss network pools, external networks, and Tier-0 Gateways Showcase VMware Cloud Director integration with vCenter Server and NSX-T Data Center Describe VMware Cloud Director organizations Understand organization policies Explain how to access an organization using various portals Understand organization VDC Discuss what is Linked Clone and Fast Provisioning Understand the use cases of Allocation Models VMware Cloud Director User, Roles and Quota Management Discuss user-bundle Describe role-based access Explain custom roles and rights Describe and configure LDAP integration with Active Directory Discuss OIDC authentication methods Describe SAML identity provider VMware Cloud Director Virtual Machines and vApps Understand standalone VMs Discuss the VM managing operations Explain VM properties Discuss deployment methods of vApps Discuss the vApp managing operations Discuss the vApp lease policies Understand the vApps and VM actions Explain vApp and VM badges VMware Cloud Director Content Libraries Explain the purpose of catalogs and how to create a catalog organization Define catalog management and sharing catalogs inside and between organizations Explain medias in VMware Cloud Director and its usage Discuss vApp templates Understand vApp template operations Describe the purpose and usage of Open Virtualization Format (OVF) Discuss organization VDC templates VMware Cloud Director Networking Discuss organization VDC networks List the types of organization VDC networks Describe the edge gateway services Explore the services offered by the edge gateway Discuss sub-allocation IP pool and its use cases Discuss DHCP, NAT, load balancer, and firewall services on the edge gateway Discuss SNAT, DNAT, NO SNAT, and NO DNAT use cases Discuss vApp networks List the various types of vApp networks Discuss routed, isolated, and direct vApp networks Managing billing and reports of vCloud Director objects using Tenant vApp VMware Cloud Director Storage and Compute Describe named disks and shared named disks Demonstrate how to attach and detach a named disk and a shared named disk Describe methods of sharing the named disk Discuss the implications of deleting VMs that have an attached named disk Discuss how VMware Cloud Director VMs and disks are encrypted Explain the storage policy capabilities Demonstrate how VM sizing and placement policies are published Discuss vCenter server and VMware Cloud Director IOPS storage policies usage Discuss how to enable and use the storage IOPS limitation in VMware Cloud Director Describe the storage policy supported entities Extensibility and UI Additional Features Explain custom advisories, global search, guided tours, data exporter, keyboard shortcuts, and quick search Understand vcd-cli supported commands Discuss various vcd-cli tools VMware Cloud Director Resource Monitoring Identify log locations for VMware Cloud Director Manage vSphere and cloud resources from VMware Cloud Director Understand monitoring of objects from VMware Cloud Director portals Briefly introduce vRealize Operations Manager Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vRealize Operations Manager Configure VMware Cloud Director Management Pack Understand dashboard, metrics, alerts, alert definition, and reports Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [v10.3] 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 Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [v10.3] 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.