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Overview

This five-day course features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware® Enterprise PKS 1.5 (a purpose-built container solution to operationalize Kubernetes for multicloud enterprises and service providers). VMware Enterprise PKS significantly simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters with Day 1 and Day 2 operations support. This course prepares you to install and administer a VMware Enterprise PKS environment for an organization of any size.

Product Alignment
  • VMware Enterprise PKS 1.5
  • VMware vSphere® 6.7 U2
  • VMware NSX-T™ 2.4
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What You'll Learn

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

  • Explain how the VMware Enterprise PKS platform enables enterprises to deploy and manage the Kubernetes platform as a service on premises 
  • Describe the VMware Enterprise PKS platform architecture
  • Describe the preinstallation activities, such as how various topologies of VMware Enterprise PKS can be deployed, and how to meet prerequisites before installing VMware Enterprise PKS 
  • Describe how BOSH unifies release engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of cloud software in a VMware Enterprise PKS platform 
  • Describe how the VMware Enterprise PKS Management Console appliance is used to configure and deploy the VMware Enterprise PKS platform components 
  • Describe how VMware NSX-T™ Data Center integrates with VMware Enterprise PKS to provide networking and security services for all the components in a VMware Enterprise PKS environment 
  • Install, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a VMware Enterprise PKS environment 
  • Use Day 2 operations to create, view, scale, and delete Kubernetes clusters and upgrade VMware Enterprise PKS

Who Should Attend

  • System administrators 
  • System engineers
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Prerequisites

This class requires understanding the concepts and topics presented in the following courses:
  • Kubernetes Foundations (or equivalent)
  • Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x]
  • Completion of VMware NSX-T: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.x]

System administration experience with cloud computing concepts and generic Kubernetes knowledge is strongly recommended

Learning Journey

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1 Course Introduction
  • Introductions and course logistics
  • Course objectives

2 VMware Enterprise PKS Value Proposition
  • Kubernetes and VMware Enterprise PKS Overview
  • Changes in Software Development Practices
  • Containers Overview
  • Kubernetes Overview
  • Managing Kubernetes with VMware Enterprise PKS

3 VMware Enterprise PKS Architecture
  • Introduction to BOSH
  • Introduction to Kubernetes in VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Introduction to Operations Manager
  • Introduction to the VMware Enterprise PKS Control Plane
  • Introduction to Harbor
  • Introduction to VMware Enterprise PKS Management Console

4 Networking VMware Enterprise PKS with NSX-T
  • Overview of NSX-T Data Center and it’s uses
  • Logical Switching, Routing, Load Balancing and NATs
  • VMware NSX-T Data Center integration with Kubernetes
  • Logical topologies
  • Physical Topologies

5 Managing VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Physical topologies
  • Tools to manage VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Managing users
  • Network profiles
  • Creating clusters
  • Introduction to Kubernetes
  • Persistent storage
  • NSX-T Data Center Integration with VMware Enterprise PKS and Tools 
  • Managing clusters
  • Managing Resources
  • Upgrading VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Backup and restore

6 Monitoring VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Using vRealize Log Insight with VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Using vRealize Operations with VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Using Wavefront® by VMware® with VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Using the Kubernetes dashboard
  • VMware Enterprise PKS logging sinks

7 Installing VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Overview of the Installation Process
  • Install using Operations Manager
  • Installing VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Installing Harbor

8 Troubleshooting VMware Enterprise PKS
  • Troubleshooting with Bosh
  • Retrieving Logs
  • Troubleshooting Tips

Instructors

Scott Duffy

Bestselling Azure & TOGAF® Trainer, Microsoft Azure MVP

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10 Courses
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Scott Duffy

Bestselling Azure & TOGAF® Trainer, Microsoft Azure MVP

4.8 (4.1k)
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10 Courses
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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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