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Overview

This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence in troubleshooting the VMware vSphere® 7.x environment. This workshop increases your skill and competence in using the command-line interface, VMware vSphere® Client™, log files, and other tools to analyze and solve problems.

Product Alignment

• VMware ESXi 7
• VMware vCenter Server 7
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What You'll Learn

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
• Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline
• Explain the purpose of key vSphere log files
• 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

Who Should Attend

  • System administrators 
  • System integrators
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Prerequisites

This course requires completion of one of the following prerequisites:

• VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V6.x] or [V7]
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x] or [V7]
• VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.x] or [V7]
• Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESXi and vCenter Server

Experience in working with a command-line interface is highly recommended.

Learning Journey

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1.  Course Introduction
  • Introductions and course logistics 
  • Course objectives

2.  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

3.  Troubleshooting Tools
  • Use command-line tools (such as ESXCLI) to identify and troubleshoot vSphere problems 
  • Identify important vSphere log files and interpret the log file contents 
  • Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline 
  • Explain how VMware Skyline works 
  • Identify uses for Skyline Advisor

4.  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

5.  Troubleshooting Storage
  • Troubleshoot and resolve storage (iSCSI, NFS, and VMware vSphere® VMFS) connectivity and configuration problems 
  • Analyze and resolve common VM snapshot problems 
  • Identify and resolve multipathing-related problems, including common causes of permanent device loss (PDL) and all paths down (APD) event problems

6.  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

7.  Troubleshooting Virtual Machines
  • 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

8.  Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi
  • Analyze and fix problems with vCenter Server services 
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot vCenter Server database problems 
  • Examine ESXi host and vCenter Server failure scenarios and resolve the problems
Attending this course meets the training requirement to achieve the following certification:

• VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

Attending this course is also recommended if you aim to achieve the following certification:

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCAP-DCV) Deploy

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.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 16 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

    - Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.

    - Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.

    - Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.

    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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