PROVMVSP - Protecting VMware vSphere

Overview

Duration: 1 day

This course describes the deployment of the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere. In this course, you learn about the features of the plug-in and learn how to install and perform initial configuration of the plug-in. You also use NetApp SnapCenter software to learn how to protect and restore VMware virtual machines (VMs) and datastores. Through instructor-led presentations and web-based courseware, you gain knowledge about these topics. Hands-on exercises provide you with experience in performing these tasks.

Objectives

This course focuses on enabling you to do the following:

Describe the features of the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
List supported deployment scenarios
Explain how to use role-based access control (RBAC) features, when given specific scenarios
Outline details for installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
List prerequisite tasks before installation
Illustrate NetApp Virtual Storage Console software client plug-in (VSC) host migration to SnapCenter software
Describe data protection strategies for VMware vSphere
Use the Plug-in for VMware vSphere to demonstrate how to back up and restore VMware VMs, Virtual Machine Disks (VMDKs), and datastores
Use the Plug-in for VMware vSphere to identify the steps to mount and unmount a datastore backup

Audience

NetApp and NetApp partner professional services, system engineers, and customers.

Content

Module 1: SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere Overview

Features and benefits
Deployment scenarios and configurations
RBAC integration
Installation workflow

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere

Installation and configuration
VSC host migration

Module 3: Creating and Backing Up VMware Resources

Defining a data protection strategy
Backing up VMs, VMDKs and datastores

Module 4: Restoring VMware Resources

Restoring VMs and VMDKs from backups
Restoring guest files and folders
Mounting and unmounting datastores

Labs:

Configuring storage
Configuring VMware backup jobs
Restoring VMware resources

Prerequisites

ONTAP Cluster Administration
Data Protection Administration
SnapCenter Fundamentals
NetApp SnapCenter Administration

Certification

This course is not associated with any Certification.

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