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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for vRealize Operations on-premises customers including operators and system administrators. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List the vRealize Operations use cases Identify features and benefits of vRealize Operations Use interface features to assess and troubleshoot operational problems Create policies to meet the operational needs of your environment Recognize effective ways to optimize performance, capacity, and cost in data centers Troubleshoot and manage problems using workbench, alerts, and predefined dashboards Manage configurations Configure application monitoring using VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Appliance™ Monitor the health of the vRealize Operations cluster Perform cluster management tasks This two-day course is for users who are responsible for day-to-day management of VMware vRealize© Operations?. This course explains policies, capacity concepts, and workload optimization with real-world use cases. This course covers application monitoring, troubleshooting using workbench, alerts, predefined dashboards, and explains how to manage compliance and configurations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vRealize Operations List the vRealize Operations use cases Access the vRealize Operations User Interface (UI) vRealize Operations Concepts Identify the product UI components Create and use tags to group objects Use a custom group to group objects vRealize Operations Policies Create policies for the various workloads Explain how policy inheritance works Capacity Optimization Define the capacity planning terms Explain the capacity planning models Assess the overall capacity of a data center and identify the optimization recommendations Costing in vRealize Operations Discuss about the cost drivers in vRealize Operations Assess the cost of your data center inventory Performance Optimization Introduction to performance optimization Define the business and operational intentions for a data center Automate the process of optimizing and balancing workloads in data centers Report the results of the optimization potential Troubleshooting and Managing Configuration Describe the troubleshooting workbench Recognize how to troubleshoot problems by monitoring alerts Use step-by-step workflows to troubleshoot the vSphere objects Assess your environment?s compliance to standards View the configurations of the vSphere objects in your environment Operating System and Application Monitoring Describe the native service discovery and application monitoring features Configure the application monitoring Monitor the operating systems and applications Managing a vRealize Operations Deployment Monitor the health of a vRealize Operations cluster Generate a support bundle View the vRealize Operations log files and audit reports Perform the vRealize Operations cluster management tasks Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Operations for Operators [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 Operations for Operators [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 Cloud architects, systems engineers, datacenter 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: Understanding NSX-T Data Center and VMware Cloud Director fundamentals List the various NSX-T Data Center components List the use cases and topologies of VMware Cloud Director networks Discuss the VMware Cloud Director provider networking configurations Discuss the VMware Cloud Director tenant networking configurations Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer and its components Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer configuration and integration with VMware Cloud Director Enable a layer 2 stretched network that spans across multiple VMware Cloud organization VDCs Showcase the importance of the VMware Cloud Director migration tool and its functionality Manage resources from the VMWare Cloud Director console and use VMware vRealize Operations Manager™ In this five-day course, you focus on designing, integrating, configuring, and managing VMware Cloud Director? 10.x with VMware NSX-T© Data Center and VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer?. You learn about creating Network Pools and Edge Cluster management. You also learn about creating and managing an external network and creating and managing the organization of VDC, vApp, and data center group networks. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Cloud Director Data Center Fundamentals Explain NSX-T Data Center and its architecture Discuss various NSX-T Data Center components Describe NSX-T Data Center objects and their creation methods List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Explain NSX-T Data Center and its architecture Discuss various NSX-T Data Center components Describe NSX-T Data Center objects and their creation methods Explain VMware Cloud Director and its architecture List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Discuss VMware Cloud Director pre-requisites and deployment Discuss the use cases and features of VMware Cloud Director List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Discuss the design best practices Provider Configuration Discuss the integration of VMware vCenter Server© with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the integration of NSX-T Data Center with VMware Cloud Director Explain the provider side networking concepts and features Tenant Configuration Discuss the various types of organization VDC networks that can be created using NSX-T Data Center Explain the edge services available under each type of Organization VDC networks Explain what vApp network is Discuss various types of vApp networks Cross VDC networking with NSX-T Explain data center groups Configure cross-VDC networking and L2 stretched networks Configure a distributed firewall for a Data Center Group NSX Advanced Load Balancer Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain the NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Understand and apply a Global Server Load Balancing design framework VMware NSX Migration for VMware Cloud Director Understand the main usage and purpose of the NSX migration for VMware Cloud Director List the supported topology and compatibility matrix List the supported features Understand the environmental prerequisites and how to prepare the edge cluster for bridging Know the logs and error handling exceptions Monitoring VMware Cloud Director Networking Discuss the methods to manage and monitor networking objects from VMware Cloud Director portals Understand the vRealize Operations Manager and vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App overview Discuss how to monitor VMware Cloud Director networking objects using vRealize Operations Manager and vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Create views and reports Describe the use of vCloud Usage Meter with VMware Cloud Director

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who may need to present information effectively in a professional environment. Overview Define what makes a presentation effective. Plan presentations. Design a presentation framework. Develop the presentation body. Create supporting materials. Prepare for your presentation. Deliver presentations. Conduct a question-and-answer session. Deliver group presentations and virtual presentations. The ability to deliver presentations is vital to achieving advancement for yourself and for your ideas. Few skills in life will contribute to your success as much as presentation skills. Without a dynamic and coherent presentation, even stellar ideas can fail to convince your audience. In this course, you will learn to organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations, while also utilizing available visual aids and using public-speaking techniques to strengthen your delivery. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites To ensure your success, you will need to have experience writing in a professional context and creating presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint. 1. Defining Presentation Effectiveness Identify Qualities of Effective Presentations Evaluate Yourself as a Presenter 2. Planning Presentations Analyze the Audience Establish Your Presentation\'s Objectives 3. Designing the Presentation Create the Presentation Structure Organize the Presentation Body Write the Conclusion First Write the Introduction 4. Developing the Presentation Body Select Evidence Write the Presentation Body Create Visuals 5. Creating Supporting Materials Create a Slide Deck Create Speaker Aids Create Audience Handouts 6. Preparing for Your Presentation Rehearse the Presentation Plan Event Logistics 7. Delivering Presentations Connect with Your Audience Present Powerfully Utilize a Slide Deck Effectively 8. Conducting a Question-and-Answer Session Answer Questions Handle Challenging Questions 9. Presenting in Common Business Scenarios Plan and Deliver a Virtual Presentation Plan and Deliver Group Presentations 10. Key Course Information This course focuses on the skills necessary to prepare and deliver an effective presentation; that being said, the learner will not be creating, delivering, or designing a specific presentation from start to finish in this course (this course only provides the foundational knowledge for doing this work back at the office). This course consists of instructor lecture along with course activities corresponding with the main course objectives. In terms of the course activities, 50% will be discussion based - 25% will be in a group-work format - and 25% will be hands-on/involve a digital tool, such as a PowerPoint or Word file. The intent is for students leaving this course to take the skills learned and apply them to their efforts of creating more effective presentations upon returning to the workplace. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Effective Presentations (Second Edition) 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 Effective Presentations (Second Edition) 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 or network administrators, Network professionals who have experience working with VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer and are responsible for designing or deploying Application Delivery Controllers solutions Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer Global Server Load Balancing architecture Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Understand and apply a Global Server Load Balancing design framework Deploy and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Global Server Load Balancing infrastructure Explain and Configure Global Server Load Balancing Application components such as Global Server Load Balancing Service, Global Server Load Balancing Pools and Health Monitors with related components Gather relevant information and perform basic troubleshooting of Global Server Load Balancing applications leveraging built-in NSX Advanced Load Balancer tooling Describe and Configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer application and infrastructure monitoring This 3-day course prepares you to lead VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) Global Server Load Balancing design and deployment projects by providing an understanding of general design processes, frameworks and configurations. You look at the design and deployment considerations for Global Server Load Balancing as part of an overall software-defined data center design. This course covers key NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) Global Server Load Balancing features and functionalities offered in the NSX Advanced Load Balancer 18.2 release. Access to a software-defined data center environment is provided through hands-on labs to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course. Course Introduction Introductions 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 functions Virtual Services Configuration Concepts Explain Virtual Service components Explain Virtual Service types Explain and configure basic virtual services components such as Application Profiles, Network Profiles, Pools and Health Monitors DNS Foundations Review, discuss and explain DNS fundamentals Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer DNS and IPAM providers Global Server Load Balancing Introduce Global Server Load Balancing concepts and benefits Explain and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure Explain and configure 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 Service Load Balancing algorithms Explain and configure Data and Control Plane-based Health Monitors Describe GSLB Health Monitor Proxy Global Server Load Balancing Advanced Topics Explain and configure advanced GSLB service properties such as different type of pool members, Host Header and TLS SNI extensions handling within GSLB Health Monitors Describe EDNS Client Subnet Describe Geo-aware Global Server Load Balancing Design and configure Geo-aware Global Server Load Balancing Describe and leverage DNS Policies to customize client experience Explain and configure Topology-aware Global Server Load Balancing Explain and configure GSLB 3rd party sites Describe GSLB Health Monitor sharding Describe GSLB Service Engine sizing implications Troubleshooting NSX Advanced Load Balancer GSLB Solution Introduce Infrastructure and Application troubleshooting Concepts Describe Control Plane and Data Plane-based troubleshooting Describe GSLB Infrastructure troubleshooting Describe GSLB Services troubleshooting Explain Health Monitors troubleshooting Describe Geo-aware and Topology-based GSLB Services troubleshooting Explain Application Analytics and Logs Describe Client Logs analysis Leverage CLI for advanced data plane troubleshooting Monitoring NSX Advanced Load Balancer Solution Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer Events Describe and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Alerts Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer monitoring capabilities leveraging SNMP, Syslog and Email

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: Introduce troubleshooting principles and procedures Use command-line interfaces, log files, and the vSphere Client to diagnose and resolve problems in the vSphere environment Explain the purpose of common vSphere log files Identify networking issues based on reported symptoms Validate and troubleshoot the reported networking issue Identify the root cause of networking issue Implement the appropriate resolution to recover from networking problems Analyze storage failure scenarios using a logical troubleshooting methodology identify the root cause of storage failure Apply the appropriate resolution to resolve storage failure problems Troubleshoot vSphere cluster failure scenarios Analyze possible vSphere cluster failure causes Diagnose common VMware vSphere High Availability problems and provide solutions Identify and validate VMware ESXiTM host and VMware vCenter problems Analyze failure scenarios of ESXi host and vCenter problems Select the correct resolution for the failure of ESXi host and vCenter problems Troubleshoot virtual machine problems, including migration problems, snapshot problems, and connection problems Troubleshoot performance problems with vSphere components This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence in troubleshooting the VMware vSphere© 8 environment. This course increases your skill level and competence in using the command-line interface, VMware vSphere© Client?, log files, and other tools to analyze and solve problems. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Troubleshooting Define the scope of troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency Troubleshooting Tools Discuss the various methods to run commands Discuss the various ways to access ESXi Shell Use commands to view, configure, and manage your vSphere components Use the vSphere CLI Use ESXCLI commands from the vSphere CLI Use Data Center CLI commands Identify the best tool for command-line interface troubleshooting Identify important log files for troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware SkylineTM Explain how VMware Skyline works Describe VMware SkylineTM Health Describe VMware Skyline AdvisorTM Troubleshooting Virtual Networking Analyze and troubleshoot standard switch problems Analyze and troubleshoot virtual machine connectivity problems Analyze and troubleshoot management network problems Analyze and troubleshoot distributed switch problems Troubleshooting Storage Discuss the vSphere storage architecture Identify the possible causes of problems in the various types of datastores Analyze the common storage connectivity and configuration problems Discuss the possible storage problems causes Solve the storage connectivity problems, correct misconfigurations, and restore LUN visibility Review vSphere storage architecture and functionality necessary to troubleshoot storage problems Use ESXi and Linux commands to troubleshoot storage problems Analyze log file entries to identify the root cause of storage problems Investigate ESXi storage issues Troubleshoot VM snapshots Troubleshoot storage performance problems Review multipathing Identify the common causes of missing paths, including PDL and APD conditions Solve the missing path problems between hosts and storage devices Troubleshooting vSphere Clusters Identify and troubleshoot vSphere HA problems Analyze and solve vSphere vMotion problems Diagnose and troubleshoot common vSphere DRS problems Troubleshooting Virtual Machines Discuss virtual machine files and disk content IDs Identify, analyze, and solve virtual machine snapshot problems Troubleshoot virtual machine power-on problems Identify possible causes and troubleshoot virtual machine connection state problems Diagnose and recover from VMware Tools installation failures Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Analyze and solve vCenter Server service problems Diagnose and troubleshoot vCenter Server database problems Use vCenter Server Appliance shell and the Bash shell to identify and solve problems Identify and troubleshoot ESXi host problems

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 Experienced system administrators System engineers System integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Introduce troubleshooting principles and procedures Practice Linux commands that aid in the troubleshooting process Use command-line interfaces, log files, and the vSphere Client to diagnose and resolve problems in the vSphere environment Explain the purpose of key vSphere log files Monitor and optimize compute, network, and storage performance on ESXi hosts Monitor and optimize vCenter Server performance Identify networking problems based on reported symptoms, validate and troubleshoot the reported problem, identify the root cause and implement the appropriate resolution Analyze storage failure scenarios using a logical troubleshooting methodology, identify the root cause, and apply the appropriate resolution to resolve the problem Troubleshoot vSphere cluster failure scenarios and analyze possible causes Diagnose common VMware vSphere High Availability problems and provide solutions Identify and validate VMware ESXi™ host and VMware vCenter Server problems, analyze failure scenarios, and select the correct resolution Troubleshoot virtual machine problems, including migration problems, snapshot problems, and connection problems Troubleshoot performance problems with vSphere components This five-day, accelerated, hands-on training course is a blend of the VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale and VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting courses. This Fast Track course includes topics from each of these advanced courses to equip experienced VMware administrators with the knowledge and skills to effectively optimize and troubleshoot vSphere at an expert level. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Troubleshooting Define the scope of troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply a troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency Troubleshooting Tools Use command-line tools (such as Linux commands, vSphere CLI, ESXCLI) to identify and troubleshoot vSphere problems Identify important vSphere log files and interpret the log file contents Network Optimization Explain performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics Troubleshooting Virtual Networking Analyze and resolve standard switch and distributed switch problems Analyze virtual machine connectivity problems and fix them Examine common management network connectivity problems and restore configurations Storage Optimization Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics Troubleshooting Storage Troubleshoot and resolve storage (iSCSI, NFS, and VMware vSphere© VMFS) connectivity and configuration problems Analyze and resolve common VM snapshot problems Identify multipathing-related problems, including common causes of permanent device loss (PDL) and all paths down (APD) events and resolve these problems 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, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics Troubleshooting vSphere Clusters Identify and recover from problems related to vSphere HA Analyze and resolve VMware vSphere© vMotion© configuration and operational problems Analyze and resolve common VMware vSphere© Distributed Resource Scheduler? problems Troubleshooting Virtual Machines Identify possible causes and resolve virtual machine power-on problems Troubleshoot virtual machine connection state problems Resolve problems seen during VMware Tools? installations vCenter Server Performance Optimization Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Analyze and fix problems with vCenter Server services Analyze and fix vCenter Server database problems Examine ESXi host and vCenter Server failure scenarios and resolve the problems

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 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 Security administrators who are responsible for using SaltStack SecOps to manage the security operations in their enterprise Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of SaltStack Config and SaltStack SecOps Integrate SaltStack Config with directory services. Configure roles and permissions for users and groups to manage and use SaltStack SecOps Use targeting to ensure that the jobs run on the correct minion systems Use remote execution modules to install the packages, transfer files, manage services, and manage users on minion systems Manage configuration control on the minion systems with states, pillars, requisites, and declarations Use Jinja and YAML code to manage the minion systems with the state files Enforce the desired state across minion systems automatically Use SaltStack SecOps to update the compliance and vulnerability content libraries Use SaltStack SecOps to enforce compliance and remediation on the infrastructure with industry standards Use SaltStack SecOps to provide automated vulnerability scanning and remediation on your infrastructure This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in using VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© SecOps. SaltStack SecOps allows you to scan your system for compliance against security benchmarks, detect system vulnerabilities, and remediate your results. This course enables you to create the SaltStack SecOps custom compliance libraries and use SaltStack SecOps. In addition, this course provides you with the fundamentals of how to use VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© Config to install software and manage system configurations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives SaltStack Config Architecture Identify the SaltStack Config deployment types Identify the components of SaltStack Config Describe the role of each SaltStack Config component SaltStack Config Security Describe local user authentication Describe LDAP and Active Directory authentication Describe the roles and permissions in vRealize Automation for SaltStack Config Describe the roles and permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the SecOps permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the advanced permissions available in SaltStack Config Targeting Minions Describe targeting and its importance Target minions by minion ID Target minions by glob Target minions by regular expressions Target minions by lists Target minions by compound matching Target minions by complex logical matching Remote Execution and Job Management Describe remote execution and its importance Describe functions and arguments Create and manage jobs Use the Activities dashboard Configuration Control Through States, Pillars, Requisites, and Declarations Define the SaltStack states Describe file management in SaltStack Config Create the SaltStack state files Identify the components of a SaltStack state Describe pillar data and the uses of pillar data Configure pillar data on the SaltStack Config master server Use pillar data in variables in the state files Describe the difference between IDs and names in the state files Use the correct execution order Use requisites in the state files Using Jinja and YAML Describe the SaltStack Config renderer system Use YAML in the state files Use Jinja in the state files Use Jinja conditionals, lists, and loops Using SaltStack SecOps Comply Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply architecture Describe CIS and DISA STIG benchmarks Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply security library Describe the remediation differences between SaltStack SecOps and VMware Carbon Black© Create and manage the policies Create and manage the custom checks Run assessments on the minion systems Use SaltStack SecOps to remediate the noncompliant systems Manage the SaltStack SecOps Comply configuration options Manage the benchmark content ingestion Using SaltStack SecOps Protect Describe Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) Use the Protect dashboard Create and manage the policies Update the vulnerability library Run the vulnerability scans Remediate the vulnerabilities Manage the vulnerability exemptions