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ASVPWS67 : VMware Advanced Skills for vSphere Professionals Workshop [V6.7]

Course Duration

5 Days

Delivery

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Overview

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This five-day workshop provides hands-on experience in advanced VMware vSphere® administration and helps you prepare to pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional — Data Center Virtualization Deploy 2018 certification exam. This course provides practical exposure to various advanced vSphere administration and configuration topics. Additionally, the course aligns to the exam objectives to provide you with an opportunity to enhance and practice your skills and better prepare you for the exam.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

Configure and manage VMware vSphere® Auto DeployTM configurations
Configure advanced system settings
Deploy and configure core management infrastructure components
Deploy and configure VMware vSphere® Update ManagerTM components
Perform virtual machine configurations
Implement complex storage solutions
Deploy and configure VMware vSANTM
Troubleshoot complex storage solutions
Implement and manage vSphere 6.x standard switch and distributed switch networks
Troubleshoot a vSphere 6.x network implementation
Implement and maintain vSphere availability solutions
Implement and manage DRS solutions
Troubleshoot vSphere clusters
Manage a vSphere environment using command line tools
Manage and analyze vSphere log files
Configure and manage a content library
Use vSphere performance monitoring tools
Optimize virtual machine resources
Backup and recover vSphere configurations
Configure a vSphere 6.x environment for security
Manage authentication and end-user security
Manage SSL certificates
Secure and encrypt a virtual machine

Who Should Attend

Experienced system administrators.

Prerequisites

You should have the following skills before taking this course:

Completion of the VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.7] course or equivalent skills

You must have the VMware Certified Professional – Datacenter Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification in order to obtain the VCAP-DCV Deploy 2018 certification.

Learning Journey

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1 Course Introduction

Introductions and course objectives

2 Create and Deploy vSphere 6.x Infrastructure Components

Configure and manage host profiles
Configure and manage a vSphere environment for vSphere Auto Deploy
Configure advanced system settings on an ESXi host, including syslog, scratch partition, and core dump location
Configure and manage an identity source and root level global permissions
Use vSphere Update Manager for creating baselines and schedules, staging patches, and remediating hosts
Perform virtual machine (VM) configurations, including adjusting CPU and memory allocations, and specifying swap file location

3 Deploy and Manage a vSphere 6.x Storage Infrastructure

Implement complex storage solutions - iSCSI storage, NFS datastores, and Storage I/O Control
Deploy and configure vSAN, and create a vSAN storage policy
Investigate and restore access to a VMware vSphere® VMFS datastore

4 Deploy and Manage a vSphere 6.x Network Infrastructure

Migrate a VMkernel network adapter and vmnic from a standard switch to a distributed switch
Create and configure a custom TCP/IP stack on an ESXi host
Configure Network I/O Control to support network bandwidt constraint issues

5 Configure a vSphere Deployment for Availability and Scalability

Enable VMware vSphere® High Availability and configure core components such as admission control, heartbeat datastores, and a custom isolation address
Enable DRS and configure automation settings, EVC mode, and an affinity rule
Troubleshoot a VMware vSphere® vMotion® issue within a vSphere cluster

6 Configure a vSphere Deployment for Manageability

Create a VM and generate a report using VMware vSphere® PowerCLITM
Configure VMware vCenter Server® database log settings and diagnostic logging levels
Analyze a log file to investigate a network connection problem and remediate the problem
Import an OVF template and create a subscribed content library for a multi-vCenter Server environment

7 Configure a vSphere Deployment for Performance

Use ESXi command-line utilities to collect vSphere performance metrics and perform VM network packet capture
Update the configuration on a VM template

8 Configure a vSphere 6.x Environment for Recoverability

Backup and restore a distributed switch configuration
Backup and restore a resource pool tree
Schedule vCenter Server backups using the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface

9 Configure a vSphere 6.x Environment for Security

Register a KMS with vCenter Server, create an encryption storage policy, and create an encrypted VM
Update advanced certificate parameters and renew an ESXi certificate
Create a vCenter Server custom role and assign permissions to an identity source user
Change password restrictions on an ESXi host
Add an ESXi host to a directory service domain and enable lockdown mode

This course prepares you for the following certification:

VMware Certified Advanced Professional — Data Center Virtualization Deploy 2018

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get VMware certified?

VMware certifications validate your skills and expertise in virtualization and cloud technologies, making you a valuable asset in the IT industry.
These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex VMware environments, enhancing your career prospects and earning potential.
VMware-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers worldwide, as they possess the knowledge and skills to drive digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure.
What to expect for the examination?

VMware offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX) and across various technology tracks (Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, etc.).
Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
How long is VMware certification valid for?

As of April 2019, VMware has removed the mandatory recertification requirement for VCP certifications.
This means your VCP certification will not expire, and you are not required to recertify at any specific interval.
However, VMware encourages individuals to recertify and upgrade their certifications to validate their continued expertise and stay current with the latest technologies.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
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