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In this two-day course, you focus on learning the tools and skills necessary to troubleshoot VMware vSAN™ 7 implementations. You gain practical experience with vSAN troubleshooting concepts through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises.
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What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
  • Describe the architectural components of vSAN and their roles 
  • Explain how the components interact with each other 
  • Explain the differences between object and component states 
  • Describe how to use Skyline Health to investigate and help determine failure conditions
  • Explain how to use the command-line tools to help determine failure conditions

Who Should Attend

Storage and virtual infrastructure administrators who want to be able to perform initial troubleshooting on their software-defined storage with vSAN
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Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge and experience:
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
  • VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy
  • VMware vSAN: Management and Operations

The course presumes that a student can perform the following tasks with no assistance or guidance before enrolling:
  • Use VMware vSphere® Client™ for common operations 
  • Create and manage VMware vCenter Server® objects, such as data centers, clusters, hosts, and virtual machines 
  • Create and modify a standard switch 
  • Modify a distributed switch 
  • Create a VMware vSphere® VMFS datastore 
  • Use a wizard or a template to create a virtual machine 
  • Migrate a virtual machine with VMware vSphere® vMotion® and VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion®

Learning Journey

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

2.  vSAN Architecture
  • Describe the vSAN architecture and components 
  • Describe the policy-driven, object-based vSAN storage environment 
  • Describe the CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT vSAN software components 
  • Explain the relationship between objects and components 
  • Determine how specific storage policies affect components 
  • Describe component placement

3.  Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems 
  • Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and optimize troubleshooting efficiency

4.  Troubleshooting Tools
  • Discuss VMware Skyline Health and the associated service 
  • Describe the use of VMware Skyline Health to identify and correct problems in VMware vSAN 
  • Apply information presented by vSAN Health online towards problem-solving 
  • Use vsantop to view vSAN performance metrics 
  • Discuss the ways to run commands from the vCenter Server and ESXi command lines 
  • Discuss the ways to access vSphere ESXi Shell 
  • Use commands to view, configure, and manage your vSphere environment 
  • Discuss the esxcli vsan namespace commands 
  • Discuss when to use Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) commands
  • Explain which log files are useful for vSAN troubleshooting 
  • Use log files to help troubleshoot vSAN problems
This course is not associated with any Certification

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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