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This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere 8 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure. You also discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization.
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What You'll Learn

  • Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository 
  • Configure vSphere Replication and recover replicated VMs 
  • Manage VM resource usage with resource pools 
  • Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise 
  • Configure vCenter High Availability 
  • Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi host compliance 
  • Use the vSphere Client to manage certificates 
  • Monitor the vCenter, ESXi, and VMs performance in the vSphere client 
  • Secure vCenter, ESXi, and VMs in your vSphere environment 
  • Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs 
  • Use Identity Federation to configure the vCenter to use external identity sources

Who Should Attend

Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators
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Prerequisites

Attending this course meets the training requirement to achieve the following certification: 
  • Attend VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] 
  • Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESXi and vCenter
Experience with working at the command line is highly recommended.

Learning Journey

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1. Course Introduction 
  • Introductions and course logistics 
  • Course objectives
2. Virtual Machine Operations 
  • Recognize the role of a VMware Tools Repository 
  • Configure a VMware Tools Repository 
  • Recognize the backup and restore solution for VMs 
  • Identify the components in the vSphere Replication architecture 
  • Deploy and configure vSphere Replication Recover replicated VMs 

3. vSphere Cluster Operations 
  • Create and manage resource pools in a cluster 
  • Describe how scalable shares work 
  • Describe the function of the vCLS 
  • Recognize operations that might disrupt the healthy functioning of vCLS VMs

4. Network Operations
  • Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches 
  • Describe how VMware vSphere Network I/O Control enhances performance 
  • Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow 
  • Define vSphere Distributed Services Engine 
  • Describe the use cases and benefits of vSphere Distributed Services Engine 

5. Storage Operations 
  • Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies 
  • Describe the architecture and requirements of vSAN configuration 
  • Describe storage policy-based management 
  • Recognize components in the vSphere Virtual Volumes architecture 
  • Configure Storage I/O Control 

6. vCenter and ESXi Operations 
  • Create a vCenter backup schedule 
  • Recognize the importance of vCenter High Availability 
  • Explain how vCenter High Availability works 
  • Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance 
  • Use the vSphere client to manage vSphere certificates 
7. vSphere Monitoring 
  • Monitor the key factors that can affect a virtual machine's performance 
  • Describe the factors that influence vCenter performance 
  • Use vCenter tools to monitor resource use 
  • Create custom alarms in vCenter 
  • Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline 
  • Recognize uses for Skyline Advisor Pro 

8. vSphere Security and Access Control 
  • Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines 
  • Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols 
  • Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases 
  • Configure identity federation to allow vCenter to use an external identity provider 

9. vSphere Trusted Environments and VM Encryption 
  • •Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication 
  • Describe virtual machine security features 
  • Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture 
  • Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs 
  • List VM encryption events and alarms 
  • Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority 
  • Configure vSphere Trust Authority
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

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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