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Description: This VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 will teach you advanced virtualization concepts and explore the VMware vSphere 4.1 product suite. The course objective is to install the knowledge required for you to do your job effectively and effectively, starting from installation of the product to real-world troubleshooting issues. The course focus is not limited only to learning and harnessing the power of VMware but the entire concept of virtualization, and other 3rd party tools and technologies that will enhance VMware capabilities and increase the student's virtualization expertise. In this course you will be introduced with Expert Lectures, Certificate of Completion, PowerPoint Visuals, demonstrations, Review Quizzes, Mobile Access, work books, and more. This course will help you to prepare yourself to become a certified professional virtualization expert. Assessment & Certification: To achieve a formal qualification, you are required to book an official exam separately with the relevant awarding bodies. However, you will be able to order a course completion CPD Certificate by paying an additional fee. Hardcopy Certificate by post - £19 Soft copy PDF via email - £10 Requirements Our VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Introduction and Methodology Learn IT! Do IT! Know IT! FREE 00:06:00 Virtualization Overview Why Virtualize 00:46:00 Planning and Installing ESX/ESXi Planning the ESX ESXi Deployment 00:12:00 vSphere 4.1 Deployment Guidelines 00:12:00 vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) Installation 00:05:00 ESX Installation 00:20:00 Configuring Hostname Resolution and NTP 00:08:00 Troubleshooting ESX ESXi 00:11:00 Using Tools to Administer a VMware Environment Overview of 3rd Party Tools 00:10:00 ESX ESXi Management 00:21:00 Linux Command Review 00:07:00 Troubleshooting the vSphere Client (VIC) 00:02:00 Configuring Networking Creating & Modifying Virtual Networks 00:31:00 Creating & Modifying Virtual Networks Using CLI 00:27:00 Configuring Storage Storage Concepts 00:26:00 iSCSI Storage (GUI & Command Line) 00:38:00 Fibre Channel Storage 00:09:00 VMFS Datastores (GUI & Command Line) 00:29:00 NAS Storage and NFS Datastores (GUI & Command Line) 00:11:00 Raw Device Mapping (RDM) 00:04:00 vCenter Server 4.1 and Licensing Licensing 00:16:00 vCenter Server Installation 00:13:00 vCenter Server Inventory 00:34:00 Managing vCenter Server 00:08:00 Planning vCenter Server Deployment 00:07:00 Troubleshooting vCenter Server and Database 00:12:00 VM Creation, Configuration, and Snapshots Create a VM 00:27:00 Create Multiple VMs, Templates, & Clones 00:10:00 Virtual Appliances 00:22:00 VMware Converter (P2V - V2V) 00:20:00 Manage VMs 00:22:00 Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown 00:07:00 Virtual Machine Snapshots 00:18:00 Web Access 00:13:00 Virtual Machine Troubleshooting & Best Practices 00:03:00 Security and Permissions Controlling User Access and Passwords 00:39:00 ESX ESXi Active Directory (AD) Integration 00:10:00 Managing Firewalls 00:11:00 SSH Access 00:06:00 Running Elevated Commands (su, sudo, setuid setgid) 00:07:00 VMsafe and vShield Zones 00:09:00 Server and VM Monitoring Optimizing Resources 00:31:00 Performance Monitoring 00:32:00 Configuring Alarms 00:07:00 ESXi ESX and vCenter Logs 00:10:00 Advanced ESX/ESXi and vCenter Management Storage Views & Topology Maps 00:09:00 Storage vMotion 00:13:00 Configuring vMotion 00:16:00 Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) Cluster 00:22:00 vNetwork Distributed Virtual Switches 00:27:00 Host Profiles 00:10:00 Linked Mode Group of vCenter Servers 00:04:00 Patching and Upgrading ESX Patching ESX ESXi Standalone Hosts 00:07:00 Patching with Update Manager 00:24:00 Upgrades and Migrations 00:18:00 Disaster Recovery and Backup Site Recovery Manager (SRM) 00:07:00 High Availability (HA) 00:19:00 VM Fault Tolerance 00:06:00 Microsoft Clustering 00:04:00 Backup Strategies 00:01:00 Using VCB Command Line Utilities 00:05:00 VMware Data Recovery 00:24:00 Third Party Backups 00:07:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing vSphere with Kubernetes Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSphere with Kubernetes and use cases in on-premises environments Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the VMware NSX networking requirements for vSphere with Kubernetes. Create and manage vSphere with Kubernetes namespaces Deploy and run container applications on vSphere with Kubernetes Deploy and configure VMware Harbor Describe the VMware Tanzu™ Kubernetes Grid™ service Deploy a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Deploy and run container applications on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe the vSphere with Kubernetes lifecycle Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot vSphere with Kubernetes During this 3-day course, you focus on deploying and managing VMware vSphere© with Kubernetes. You learn about how vSphere with Kubernetes can be used to orchestrate the delivery of Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications in a VMware vSphere© environment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Containers and Kubernetes Describe Virtual Machines and Containers Describe Container Hosts Describe Container Engines Describe Dockerfile Describe Container Images Describe Image Registry Describe the purpose and functionality of Kubernetes Describe Manifest YAML files Explain Pod YAML files Explain ReplicaSets Explain Services Explain Deployments Introduction to vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the purpose and functionality of vSphere with Kubernetes Explain the integration with VMware Tanzu? Mission Control? Describe the capabilities of vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the components of vSphere with Kubernetes Contrast vSphere with Kubernetes to traditional Kubernetes Describe the requirements for vSphere with Kubernetes Prepare a vSphere cluster for vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the NSX components required for vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the network topology of vSphere with Kubernetes Explain the networking requirements of vSphere with Kubernetes Compare NSX networking objects with Kubernetes networking objects vSphere with Kubernetes Core Services Explain the architecture of the vSphere with Kubernetes Core Services Describe the Container Service Describe the Volume Service Describe the Network Service Describe the Registry Service Describe the use cases of vSphere with Kubernetes Enable vSphere with Kubernetes Deploy VMware Harbor Registry vSphere with Kubernetes Namespaces Describe a vSphere with Kubernetes namespace Contrast a vSphere with Kubernetes namespace to a traditional Kubernetes namespace Describe Resource Quotas Explain Authentication and Authorization to vSphere with Kubernetes Explain the use cases of namespaces Create a namespace Describe kubectl Use kubectl to interact with vSphere with Kubernetes Describe using kubectl pod deployment Explain scaling a pod deployment Explain managing pod lifecycle Explain deleting pods Use kubectl to deploy a pod Use kubectl to scale a pod Use kubectl to switch between namespaces VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service Explain Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service Describe the use cases for Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Describe the integration with Tanzu Mission Control Explain the lifecycle of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Deploy Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Deploy pods to a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Monitoring and Troubleshooting Describe the monitoring tools for vSphere with Kubernetes Describe the troubleshooting tools for vSphere with Kubernetes Explain cluster, node, and namespace health Explain usage and capacity monitoring Describe vCenter Server events Describe vSphere with Kubernetes events Gather support information vSphere with Kubernetes Lifecycle Describe the vSphere with Kubernetes lifecycle Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid lifecycle Describe scaling a vSphere with Kubernetes cluster Update vSphere with Kubernetes Update Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Remove vSphere with Kubernetes Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere with Tanzu: Deploy and 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 vSphere with Tanzu: Deploy and 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 vSphere administrators who want to use available tools to automate day-to-day tasks. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:Describe the features and benefits of automation in a vSphere environmentUnderstand the role of the vSphere Web services API in automationUse the Managed Object Browser to view the structure of the vSphere Web services API and theVMware vCenter Server? inventoryUse vSphere PowerCLI to deploy and manage virtual machines and virtual infrastructureRun and manage vRealize Orchestrator workflows from the libraryDesign, develop, and run custom, reusable vRealize Orchestrator workflowsIncorporate JavaScript into vRealize Orchestrator workflowsSelect the appropriate tool for automating tasks in vCenter Server This course equips experienced administrators with the knowledge to use the automation tools that all vSphere customers have access to. Students learn how to automate administration tasks with VMware vSphere© PowerCLI? and VMware vRealize© Orchestrator?. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Automation in vSphere Identify the features and the advantages of automation List the tools used to automate vCenter Server tasks vSphere API Identify the function of an API Recognize the components of VMware vSphere© API Understand how an API is consumed View objects and invoke methods with the Managed Object Browser vSphere PowerCLI Basics Connect vSphere PowerCLI to vCenter Server systems and VMware ESXi? hosts Understand vSphere PowerCLI concepts Use vSphere PowerCLI cmdlets Deploy and manage virtual infrastructure Advanced vSphere PowerCLI and the vSphere API Explore the vSphere object model Capture code with Onyx Use vSphere API documentation to analyze vCenter Server actions View objects with the Get-View cmdlet vSphere PowerCLI Use Cases Manage host networking Create a distributed switch Migrate hosts Create reports vRealize Orchestrator Basics Identify workflow components Run and manage library workflows Edit a workflow Build and schedule a simple workflow Debug a workflow vRealize Orchestrator Advanced Identify and use advanced vRealize Orchestrator workflow elements Implement vRealize Orchestrator workflow nesting Use variable types in a workflow Use JavaScript to create complex workflows Incorporate an Oynx script in a workflow vRealize Orchestrator Use Cases Create automation workflows that map to real-world scenarios Create reporting workflows that map to real-world scenarios Create migration workflows that map to real-world scenarios Create provisioning workflows that map to real-world scenarios vRealize Orchestrator PowerCLI Plug-In Invoke external scripts and pass workflow parameters as script inputs Generate new vRealize Orchestrator actions from Windows PowerShell and vSphere PowerCLI scripts and cmdlets Browse snap-ins and their associated cmdlets in the vRealize Orchestrator workflow editor vRealize Orchestrator Integration Understand the connectivity options for vRealize Orchestrator Differentiate between north-facing and south facing APIs List the APIs and their use cases Run a workflow through a REST call Guest Operations with vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI Use the most appropriate tools to perform guest operations Software Development Process & Tools Understand the software development lifecycle Understand version control system tools Map the correct tools to vRealize Orchestrator and vSphere PowerCLI

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 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 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 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and network administrators 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: Contrast NSX-T Data Center and NSX Data Center for vSphere architectures Understand the networking and security features of NSX-T Data Center Compare end-to-end and lift-and-shift migration approaches Identify common fixed network topologies supported in end-to-end migrations Perform end-to-end migrations for fixed and user-defined topologies Describe other migration modes supported by the migration coordinator Describe lift-and-shift migration techniques Troubleshoot common problems with end-to-end and lift-and-shift migrations Describe the steps to perform a cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation migration This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the skills, techniques, and tools required to successfully migrate your current VMware NSX© Data Center for vSphere© environment to VMware NSX-T? Data Center. You will learn to choose between different migration approaches and how to perform the type of migration that best suits your current environment. In addition, you are presented with common migration problems and resolutions. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX-T Data Center Describe the motivation for migrating to NSX-T Data Center Contrast NSX-T Data Center and NSX Data Center for vSphere architectures Describe the logical switching components in NSX-T Data Center Describe the components and functions of NSX-T Data Center logical routing Describe the security features of NSX-T Data Center Explain the implementation of networking services in NSX-T Data Center Migration Approaches Describe the end-to-end migration approach Describe the lift-and-shift migration approach Compare the migration approaches Determine the best migration strategy based on customer requirements Fixed Topologies for Migration Identify the NSX Data Center for vSphere fixed network topologies that can be migrated to NSX-T Data Center without a user-defined topology Explain how network and security objects from the fixed topologies are translated from NSX Data Centerfor vSphere to NSX-T Data Center End-to-End Migration Describe the prerequisites for end-to-end migration Prepare the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment for migration Prepare the NSX-T Data Center environment for migration Migrate the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment with the migration coordinator using a fixed topology Migrate the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment with the migration coordinator using a user-defined topology Perform postmigration tasks Other Migration Modes Describe the steps to migrate NSX Data Center for vSphere when integrated with VMware vRealize Automation Describe the Edge Cutover migration mode Describe the Distributed Firewall migration mode Describe the Distributed Firewall, Host, and Workload migration mode Describe the vSphere Networking migration feature Lift-and-Shift Migration Describe the prerequisites for lift-and-shift migrations Configure L2 bridging in preparation for lift-and-shift migrations Migrate the network and security configuration Migrate workloads Describe the DFW-only migration mode Troubleshooting Migrations Troubleshoot migration problems Identify the log files used in troubleshooting Identify and resolve common issues related to migrations. Cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation Migration Contrast cross-vCenter NSX and NSX Federation architectures Describe the steps for a multisite migration Demonstrate how to perform a cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation migration Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T 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 Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T 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 4.875 Days 29.25 CPD hours This course is intended for VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most otherVMware technologies in the software-defined data center. Overview Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Install and configure ESXi hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler ™ Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines This is an official VMware IT Academy course with official courseware and labs. Course introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSphere and the Software-Defined Data Center Explain basic virtualization concepts Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts Describe the ESXi host architecture Navigate the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) to configure an ESXi host Recognize ESXi host user account best practices Install an ESXi host Use VMware Host Client? to configure ESXi host settings Describe how to proactively manage your vSphere environment using VMware Skyline Virtual Machines Create and provision a virtual machine Explain the importance of VMware Tools? Install VMware Tools Identify the files that make up a VM Recognize the components of a VM Recognize virtual devices supported by a VM Describe the benefits and use cases for containers Identify the parts of a container system vCenter Server Describe the vCenter Server architecture Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance Use vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory Back up vCenter Server Appliance Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health Use VMware vCenter Server© High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks Create and manage standard switches Describe the virtual switch connection types Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping, and load-balancing policies Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Identify storage protocols and storage device types Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Recognize the components of a VMware vSAN? configuration Virtual Machine Management Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines Modify and manage virtual machines Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations Describe the Enhanced vMotion Compatibility feature Create and manage virtual machine snapshots Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? Describe the benefits of VMware vSphere© Storage APIs ? Data Protection Resource Management and Monitoring Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment Describe what overcommitment of a resource means Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage Use various tools to monitor resource use Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events vSphere Clusters Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster Create a vSphere DRS cluster Monitor a vSphere cluster configuration Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available Explain the vSphere HA architecture Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance Describe the function of the vSphere© Cluster Service vSphere Lifecycle Management Recognize the importance of vCenter Server Update Planner Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works Describe how to update ESXi hosts using baselines Validate ESXi host compliance using a cluster image Describe how to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware Describe VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? and VMware vSAN? integration

VMware training course description This five-day VMware course features intensive handson training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi 8 and VMware vCenter 8. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. This course is the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data center. What will you learn Install and configure ESXi hosts. Deploy and configure vCenter. Create virtual networks using standard and distributed switches. Configure VMs, templates, clones, and snapshots. Manage virtual machine resource allocation. Migrate virtual machines with vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion. VMware training course details Who will benefit: Systems administrators and engineers. Prerequisites: Introduction to data communications & networking. Windows/Linux Administration. Duration 5 days VMware training course contents Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics. Course objectives vSphere and Virtualization Overview Explain basic virtualization concepts, Describe how vSphere fits in the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure, Recognize the user interfaces for accessing vSphere, Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, storage, and GPUs Installing and Configuring ESXi Install an ESXi host, Recognize ESXi user account best practices, Configure the ESXi host settings using the DCUI and VMware Host Client Deploying and Configuring vCenter Recognize ESXi hosts communication with vCenter, Deploy vCenter Server Appliance, Configure vCenter settings, Use the vSphere Client to add and manage license keys, Create and organize vCenter inventory objects, Recognize the rules for applying vCenter permissions, View vCenter logs and events Configuring vSphere Networking Configure and view standard switch configurations, Configure and view distributed switch configurations, Recognize the difference between standard switches and distributed switches, Explain how to set networking policies on standard and distributed switches Configuring vSphere Storage Recognize vSphere storage technologies, Identify types of vSphere datastores, Describe Fibre Channel components and addressing, Describe iSCSI components and addressing, Configure iSCSI storage on ESXi, Create and manage VMFS datastores, Configure and manage NFS datastores Deploying Virtual Machines Create and provision VMs, Explain the importance of VMware Tools, Identify the files that make up a VM Recognize the components of a VM, Navigate the vSphere, Client and examine VM settings and options, Modify VMs by dynamically increasing resources, Create VM templates and deploy VMs from them, Clone VMs, Create customization specifications for guest operating systems, Create local, published, and subscribed content libraries, Deploy VMs from content libraries, Manage multiple versions of VM templates in content libraries Managing Virtual Machines Recognize the types of VM migrations that you can perform within a vCenter instance and across vCenter instances, Migrate VMs using vSphere vMotion, Describe the role of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility in migrations, Migrate VMs using vSphere Storage vMotion, Take a snapshot of a VM, Manage, consolidate, and delete snapshots, Describe CPU and memory concepts in relation to a virtualized environment, Describe how VMs compete for resources Define CPU and memory shares, reservations, and limits Deploying and Configuring vSphere Clusters Create a vSphere cluster enabled for vSphere DRS and vSphere HA, View information about a vSphere cluster Explain how vSphere DRS determines VM placement on hosts in the cluster, Recognize use cases for vSphere DRS settings, Monitor a vSphere DRS cluster Describe how vSphere HA responds to various types of failures, Identify options for configuring network redundancy in a vSphere HA cluster, Recognize vSphere HA design considerations, Recognize the use cases for various vSphere HA settings, Configure a vSphere HA cluster, Recognize when to use vSphere Fault Tolerance Managing the vSphere Lifecycle Enable vSphere Lifecycle Manager in a vSphere cluster, Describe features of the vCenter Update Planner, Run vCenter upgrade prechecks and interoperability reports, Recognize features of vSphere Lifecycle Manager, Distinguish between managing hosts using baselines and managing hosts using images, Describe how to update hosts using baselines, Describe ESXi images, Validate ESXi host compliance against a cluster image and update ESXi hosts, Update ESXi hosts using vSphere Lifecycle Manager, Describe vSphere Lifecycle Manager automatic recommendations, Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware