207 Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) courses delivered Online

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Discuss Horizon Connection Server advanced configurations List troubleshooting techniques for Horizon Connection Server common issues Interpret Horizon 8 Connection Server logs Identify Unified Access Gateway configuration and certificate issues List troubleshooting steps for Unified Access Gateway common issues Describe BLAST configuration verification using logs and settings Describe BLAST optimization recommendations for different use cases Describe Horizon 8 Connections and how to troubleshoot related issues Describe Horizon 8 certificates List troubleshooting steps for common issues with Horizon 8 certificates Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues This three-day, hands-on training 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 VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, protocols, connections, and certificates Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Horizon Connection Server Troubleshooting Discuss Horizon Connection Server general troubleshooting techniques Identity Horizon Connection Server common issues through logs Describe AD LDS replication Discuss Horizon Connection Server replication common issues Review and Interpret Horizon Connection Server logs Compare successful and unsuccessful logs from everyday infrastructure administration tasks Unified Access Gateway Troubleshooting List and identify common Unified Access Gateway deployment issues Monitor the Unified Access Gateway deployment to identify health and issues Identify and troubleshoot Unified Access Gateway certificate issues Monitor, test, and troubleshoot network problems Discuss general Unified Access Gateway troubleshooting processes BLAST Configuration Verification Discuss BLAST Codecs and Encoder Switch settings. Describe how to verify BLAST configuration using logs and settings BLAST Optimization 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 recommended tuning options to increase display protocol quality for all use cases and applications. VMware Horizon Connections Troubleshooting Explain Horizon connections Describe the role of Primary and Secondary protocols in Horizon connections Describe HTML client access connections Describe Horizon connections load balancing Describe timeout settings, supported health monitoring string, and suitable load balancer persistence values Identify troubleshooting steps for failing Horizon load balancer connections List troubleshooting steps for Horizon connections VMware Horizon Certificates Troubleshooting List Horizon certificate functions Describe Horizon certificates scenarios. Discuss potential challenges related to certificates in Horizon Describe the troubleshooting approach to Horizon certificate issues VMware Horizon Challenge Lab Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issue Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure 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 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 Cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in a service provider or managed services environment. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how VMware Integrated OpenStack fits into the VMware SDDC and its use cases List the deployment options and how to install VMware Integrated OpenStack Describe the architecture of VMware Integrated OpenStack and its components Configure tenancy and manage user authentication Integrate the OpenStack Neutron Networking service with VMware NSX-T™ Data Center networking platform Deploy and manage virtual machine instances Monitor VMware Integrated OpenStack with OpenStack monitoring services Design an auto-scale, multitier application using built-in automation tools Manage a VMware Integrated OpenStack control plane using Kubernetes Use the HTML5 Web UI and CLI commands to view and edit the configuration, monitor log files, and view database tables used by VMware Integrated OpenStack components This five-day course provides you with the skills to build a private cloud using VMware© Integrated OpenStack on a proven VMware SDDC. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, this course builds your skills in installing, configuring, and managing VMware Integrated OpenStack. You learn how to offer IaaS and PaaS with advanced networking and security features to end users using VMware Integrated OpenStack. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives References and resources Introduction to VMware Integrated OpenStack Describe what an OpenStack is Describe the services that make up VMware Integrated OpenStack Describe what VMware Integrated OpenStack is Describe what is NFV and how does VIO fit in Understand the licensing model of VIO Understand the use cases of VMware Integrated OpenStack VMware Integrated OpenStack Deployment Understand the role of Kubernetes in the VIO control plane List the VMware Integrated OpenStack deployment models How to perform VIO high-availability deployment How to perform VIO compact installation Pre-requisites for installing VMware Integrated OpenStack How to use the HTML5 web UI / VIOCLI to check the deployment configurations and deployment running status Explain steps involved in patching VIO high availability setup VMware Integrated OpenStack Architecture List the VMs deployed after a VMware Integrated OpenStack high-availability installation Describe the overall architecture of the VIO HA setup List the VIO services running within Kubernetes pods Describe the role of each service Understand ssl certificates in VIO Keystone Authentication Understand keystone use cases and services List the features offered by keystone in VIO How to integrate keystone with LDAP List the configuration, view logs, and database tables related to keystone Glance Images Understand Glance use case and its services List the features offered by Glance in VIO Explain how to create flavors and images Describe how to set up metadata, for example SPBM storage policy List the custom resources/logs and database tables related to Glance Networking with Neutron Understand the Neutron use case and its services Integrate Neutron with NSX-T Data Center List the custom resources, logs, and database tables related to Neutron Managing Instances with Nova Understand Nova use cases and services Understand regions, availability zones, and host aggregates Understand the concept of tenant VDC Nova support for multiple vCenter instances How to deploy an instance using Nova How to resize an instance and view the console logs Configuration and logs related to Nova service Cinder Block Storage Understand Cinder use cases and services List the features offered by Cinder Adding a persistent volume to an instance Explain the Snapshot of a Cinder volume and attach it to another instance List the custom resources, log files, and database tables related to Cinder Monitoring with Ceilometer List the Telemetry use cases and services How to enable Ceilometer in VIO How to monitor the VIO environment using Ceilometer Configuration and log files related to Ceilometer service Automating with Heat Define Heat use cases templates and services Describe use cases of Heat Troubleshooting Concepts List common issues in VMware Integrated OpenStack Use troubleshooting tools Describe simple troubleshooting procedures List and explain Day-2 operations Advanced Features Describe Load Balancer as a Service (Octavia) Explain Firewall as a Service Describe Designate (DNS as a Service) Demonstrate automating scaling Describe selective vCPU pinning Explain SRIOV network redundancy support Describe network trunk services support Describe Live resize Describe hardware passthrough (GPU pass through) Describe external REST API Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Integrated Openstack: Install, Configure, Manage [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 Integrated Openstack: Install, Configure, Manage [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 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 vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage certificates Use Identity Federation to configure VMware vCenter Server to use external identity sources Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority™ to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi™ host compliance Create and manage a content library for deploying virtual machines Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for compute, storage, and networking resources for ESXi hosts Optimize the performance in the vSphere environment, including vCenter Server 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© 7 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure, and you 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. As an exclusive benefit, those who participate in this course will receive additional premium recorded lecture material on vSphere security. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Network Scalability 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 Storage Scalability Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a high-performance, scalable file system Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O filtering Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies Create VMware vSAN? storage policies Recognize components of the VMware vSphere© Virtual Volumes? architecture Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control Host and Management Scalability Use the vSphere Client to manage vSphere certificates Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter Server to use external identity provider Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Create a local content library and subscribe to a published content library Deploy VMs from a content library Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work CPU Optimization Explain the CPU scheduler operation and other features that affect CPU performance Explain NUMA and vNUMA support Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics Memory Optimization Explain ballooning, memory compression, transparent page sharing, 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 Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics Network Optimization Explain performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics vCenter Server Performance Optimization Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Supplemental Content Appendix A: vSphere Auto Deploy Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© ESXi ? Image Builder CLI Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? Describe how an autodeployed ESXi host boots Configure a vSphere Auto Deploy environment Appendix B: vSphere Security Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs Encrypt core dumps List VM encryption events and alarms

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Discuss the SD-WAN architecture and platform deployment model options Identify and describe the SD-WAN solution components Explain the interaction between the SD-WAN Edge, Orchestrator, and Gateway components Describe the SD-WAN Software-Defined Networking (SDN) approach, traffic, and network flows Explore SD-WAN core features and evaluate how these dramatically improve operational automation Use SD-WAN features to perform simple, agile, and secure SD-WAN operations Simplify branch infrastructure by inserting network services on the branch edge, in the cloud, or in the regional and enterprise data centers This course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in deploying and managing the VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud environment. In this course, you are introduced to workflows of various software-defined WAN constructs along with several operational tools that help you deploy and manage VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases List the components of the VMware SASE? solution Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hubs, Gateways, and more Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process Path and Traffic Management List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments. Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware SD-WAN Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware SD-WAN: Deploy and Manage [V4.x] - On Demand 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 SD-WAN: Deploy and Manage [V4.x] - On Demand 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for To ensure success, students should have completed Excel Essentials and Excel Functions Including Pivot Tables and Lookups or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand the programming environment of Visual Basic for applications and know how to create custom procedures and functions that can expand their ability to use Excel more effectively. This course is intended for the experienced Excel users that want to gain knowledge of visual basic for applications (VBA). Introduction to Macros Recording Macros Absolute and Relative How to Run a Macro Basics of Code Writing The VBA Environment (the ?VBE? window) Essential Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts Understanding VBA and Best Practice Crucial VBA Objects and Structures Variables and Data Types Conditionals (If, Select Case) Loops (For, Do) Interaction Interact with Data, Sheets, the Excel Application Interact with User (Message Box, Input Box) Errors Run Editing Debuging Handeling Errors Additional course details: Nexus Humans Excel - VBA Bootcamp 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 Excel - VBA Bootcamp 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 integrators and consultants responsible for designing and deploying vSphere environments Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify the business objectives for the vSphere environment Identify business requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks for all layers in the vSphere environment Apply a framework to a design Analyze design choices and best-practice recommendations Create a design that ensures availability, manageability, performance, recoverability, and security Design the core management infrastructure for an enterprise Design the virtual data center for an enterprise Design the compute infrastructure for an enterprise Design the storage and networking infrastructures for an enterprise Design virtual machines to run applications in a vSphere infrastructure Design security, manageability, and recoverability features for an enterprise This three-day training course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to design a VMware vSphere© 7 virtual infrastructure. You follow a proven approach to design a virtualization solution that ensures availability, manageability, performance, recoverability, and security, and that uses VMware best practices. This course discusses the benefits and risks of available design alternatives and provides information to support making sound design decisions. Given a case study, you practice your design skills by working with peers on a design project Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Infrastructure Assessment Follow a proven process to design a virtualization solution Define customer business objectives Gather and analyze business and application requirements Document design requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks Use a systematic method to evaluate and document design decisions Create a conceptual design Core Management Infrastructure Determine the number of VMware vCenter© Server ApplianceTM instances to include in a design Choose the appropriate single sign-on identity source Choose the time synchronization method Choose methods to collect log files and VMware ESXi? core dumps Design a vCenter Server deployment topology that is appropriate for the size and requirements of the data center Virtual Data Center Infrastructure Calculate total compute capacity requirements for a virtual data center Create a virtual data center cluster design that meets business and workload requirements Evaluate in the virtual data center the use of several management services, such as VMware vSphere© High Availability and VMware vSphere© Distributed Resource Scheduler? Evaluate the use of resource pools in the virtual data center design Compute Infrastructure Create a compute infrastructure design that includes the appropriate ESXi boot, installation, and configuration options Choose the ESXi host hardware for the compute infrastructure Storage Infrastructure Calculate storage capacity and performance requirements for a design Evaluate the use of different storage platforms and storage management solutions Design a storage platform infrastructure and storage management architecture that meets the needs of the vSphere environment Network Infrastructure Evaluate the use of different network component and network management solutions Design a network component architecture that includes information about network segmentation and virtual switch types Design a network management architecture that meets the needs of the vSphere environment Virtual Machine Design Make virtual machine design decisions, including decisions about resources Design virtual machines that meet the needs of the applications in the vSphere environment and follow VMware best practices Infrastructure Security Make security design decisions for various layers in the vSphere environment Design a security strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Infrastructure Manageability Make infrastructure manageability design decisions that adhere to business requirements Design an infrastructure manageability strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Infrastructure Recoverability Make infrastructure recoverability design decisions that adhere to business requirements Design an infrastructure recoverability strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Design [v7.0] 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: Design [v7.0] 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 Any Managed Service Provider who is designing VMware SD-WAN solutions or managing SD-WAN networks for their customers. Overview By the end of this course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain VMware SD-WAN architecture Outline VMware SD-WAN key components Discuss various Managed Service Provider (MSP) use cases and deployment options Deploy VMware SD-WAN Gateway, and VMware SD-WAN Edge Manage VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Design VMware SD-WAN for performance and scalability Configure the Partner Gateway handoff Customers demand a scalable, secure, and manageable VMware SD-WAN? by VeloCloud©. To deliver a successful solution you must understand VMware SD-WAN architecture, know how the features can solve customer use cases, and be able to design a VMware SD-WAN that can be easily deployed, managed, and expanded. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Architecture and Core Features Evaluate the current state of the enterprise WAN and limitations for growth Describe the key components and features of the VMware SD-WAN architecture Explain VMware SD-WAN component placement and interactions between components List VMware SD-WAN core value differentiators Describe VMware SD-WAN core features Evaluate the effect of VMware SD-WAN differentiators on a SD-WAN site deployment VMware SD-WAN MSP use Cases, Deployment Models, and License Models Compare VMware SD-WAN use cases List VMware SD-WAN deployment models Describe each VMware SD-WAN license model Zero Touch Provisioning Provision VMware SD-WAN Edges Describe the workflow of a VMware SD-WAN Edge activation. Provision a VMware SD-WAN Virtual Edge on VMware ESXi VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Configure the VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Consider the availability settings when deploying a Cloud VPN Describe the packet flow in a Cloud VPN Routing and Branch Design Control SD-WAN overlay and underlay route advertisement Overlay flow control Describe best practices when designing VMware SD-WAN with BGP Evaluate branch design options VMware SD-WAN Security Explain VMware SD-WAN security architecture Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge security capabilities High Availability Designs Distinguish between Standard and Enhanced High Availability (HA) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Designing for Performance and Scale List the SD-WAN factors that influence scalability and performance Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge Clustering Standing up a Partner Gateway Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway functionality and roles Provision a VMware SD-WAN Gateway from VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Demonstrate the procedure to install a VMware SD-WAN Gateway on ESXi Describe how BGP works together with a Partner Gateway hand-off MSP Operations and Version Management Identify the appropriate documentation Demonstrate account management Describe the VMware SD-WAN upgrade sequence Demonstrate a VMware SD-WAN Edge and VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List the use cases for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Describe the architecture of vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Deploy and configure vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Create, manage, and scale vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager environments Add VMware vRealize Suite products to vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Manage vRealize Suite products with vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Use vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager to perform content lifecycle management Troubleshoot day-to-day operations of vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager This two-day course features hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vRealize© Suite Lifecycle Manager?, which includes products such as VMware vRealize© Operations?, VMware vRealize© Log Insight?, and VMware vRealize© Automation?. This course prepares you to administer a vRealize infrastructure for an organization. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Lifecycle Manager Describe the use cases for Lifecycle Manager List the features of Lifecycle Manager List system requirements for Lifecycle Manager Use vRealize Easy Installer to deploy Lifecycle Manager Verify that a Lifecycle Manager deployment is successful Lifecycle Manager Configuration Create SSL certificates for vRealize Suite product instances Import custom SSL certificates Add Lifecycle Manager infrastructure elements Create a Lifecycle Manager private cloud environment Add vRealize Suite product Installation media Adding vRealize Suite Applications Deploy a new vRealize Suite product Manage a vRealize Suite product using Lifecycle Manager Add an existing vRealize Suite product to an environment Day 2 Operations Perform On-going Management Tasks Monitor environment health Ensure product configuration compliance Scale-out VMware Identity Manager? Replace an existing certificate with a new one Manage SDDC content Perform source control Describe content pipelines Describe check-in and multi check-in feature Use content from Marketplace Lifecycle Manager Migration List the migration options available for Lifecycle Manager Migrate Lifecycle Manager using vRealize Easy Installer Troubleshooting Lifecycle Manager Access log files in Lifecycle Manager Configure the vRealize Log Insight Agent Use tools and log data to troubleshoot common problems

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for New or junior administrators and operators; system managers accountable for staffing and training Horizon operators and administrators. 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 Discuss Horizon Connection Server advanced configurations List troubleshooting techniques for Horizon Connection Server common issues Interpret Horizon 8 Connection Server logs Identify Unified Access Gateway configuration and certificate issues List troubleshooting steps for Unified Access Gateway common issues Describe BLAST configuration verification using logs and settings Describe BLAST optimization recommendations for different use cases Describe Horizon 8 Connections and how to troubleshoot related issues Describe Horizon 8 certificates List troubleshooting steps for common issues with Horizon 8 certificates Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues  This five-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 and provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to troubleshoot VMware Horizon© 8 infrastructure related issues. This workshop teaches the required skill and competence for troubleshooting VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, protocols, connections, and certificates 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 Only applicable for Horizon 7.x environments 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 Clones 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 Horizon Connection Server Troubleshooting Discuss Horizon Connection Server general troubleshooting techniques Identity Horizon Connection Server common issues through logs Describe AD LDS replication Discuss Horizon Connection Server replication common issues Review and Interpret Horizon Connection Server logs Compare successful and unsuccessful logs from everyday infrastructure administration tasks Unified Access Gateway Troubleshooting List and identify common Unified Access Gateway deployment issues Monitor the Unified Access Gateway deployment to identify health and issues Identify and troubleshoot Unified Access Gateway certificate issues Monitor, test, and troubleshoot network problems Discuss general Unified Access Gateway troubleshooting processes BLAST Configuration Verification Discuss BLAST Codecs and Encoder Switch settings. Describe how to verify BLAST configuration using logs and settings BLAST Optimization 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 recommended tuning options to increase display protocol quality for all use cases and applications. VMware Horizon Connections Troubleshooting Explain Horizon connections Describe the role of Primary and Secondary protocols in Horizon connections Describe HTML client access connections Describe Horizon connections load balancing Describe timeout settings, supported health monitoring string, and suitable load balancer persistence values Identify troubleshooting steps for failing Horizon load balancer connections List troubleshooting steps for Horizon connections VMware Horizon Certificates Troubleshooting List Horizon certificate functions Describe Horizon certificates scenarios. Discuss potential challenges related to certificates in Horizon Describe the troubleshooting approach to Horizon certificate issues VMware Horizon Challenge Lab Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators, security operations personnel including analyst and managers. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the components and capabilities of application control. Manage and configure the Carbon Black App Control server based on organizational requirements. Create policies to control enforcement levels and agent functionality. Implement rules to support the organization's security posture. Use the Carbon Black App Control tools to understand agent and server data. This course teaches you how to use the VMware Carbon Black© App ControlTM product and leverage the capabilities to configure and maintain the system according to their organization?s security posture and organizational policies. This course provides an in-depth, technical understanding of the Carbon Black App Control product through comprehensive coursework and hands-on scenario-based labs. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Login Accounts and Groups User accounts User roles Policies Modes and Enforcement Levels Rule sets Notifiers Agent side display notification use Computer Details View agent information Related views Local Approval Timed Policy Override Use case and functionality Software Approvals Methods and use cases Custom Rules Rule type and use cases Tools Meters and Alerts Events Agent and server events Baseline Drift Changes in a baseline