vSphere: Fast Track (V8) (VCP4)

Virtualization, VMware

This intensive, extended-hours and hands-on lab training course focuses on installing, configuring, managing and mastering VMware vSphere® 8, including VMware ESXi™ 8 and Vmware vCenter™ 8. This course combines the content of our best-selling Vmware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course with advanced scalability and performance monitoring tasks and skills needed for configuring highly available and scalable vSphere environments. Students will gain practical experience with these concepts through the completion of hands-on practice labs.

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Course content:

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  • Course Introduction
    1. Introductions and course logistics
    2. Course objectives
  • Software-Defined Data Center
    1.   Introduce virtualization and vSphere components
    2. Explain the concepts of server, network, and storage virtualization
    3. Describe where vSphere fits into the cloud architecture
    4. Install and use vSphere user interfaces
    5. Describe the ESXi architecture and configure various ESXi settings
  • Creating Virtual Machines
    1. Introduce virtual machines, virtual machine hardware, and virtual machine files
    2. Deploy a single virtual machine
  • VMware vCenter Server
    1. Introduce vCenter Server architecture
    2. Introduce vCenter Server Appliance
    3. Install and configure vCenter Server Appliance
    4. Using the VMware vSphere® Web Client
    5. Configuring VMware® vCenter™ Single Sign-On™
    6. Manage vCenter Server inventory objects and licenses
  • Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
    1. Describe, create, and manage a standard switch
    2. Describe and modify standard switch properties
    3. Describe the NIC teaming of a standard switch port group
  • Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage
    1. Introduce storage protocols and device names
    2. Configure ESXi with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage
    3. Create and manage VMware vSphere® VMFS datastores
    4. Introduce VMware® Virtual SAN™ datastores
  • Virtual Machine Management
    1. Use templates and cloning to deploy virtual machines
    2. Modify and manage virtual machines
    3. Create and manage virtual machine snapshots
    4. Perform VMware vSphere® vMotion® and VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion® migrations
    5. Create a VMware vSphere® vApp™
  • Access and Authentication Control
    1.  Control user access through roles and permissions
    2. Discuss ESXi host access and authentication
    3. Integrate ESXi with Active Directory
  • Resource Management and Monitoring
    1. Introduce virtual CPU and memory concepts
    2. Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage
    3. Configure and manage resource pools
    4. Use vCenter Server performance graphs and alarms to monitor resource usage
  • High Availability and Fault Tolerance
    1. Explain the vSphere HA architecture
    2. Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster
    3. Set vSphere HA advanced parameters
    4. Enable vSphere FT on a virtual machine
    5. Describe VMware vSphere® Replication
  • Network Scalability
    1. Create, configure, and manage vSphere distributed switches, network connections, and port groups
    2. Discuss distributed switch features, such as private VLANs, discovery protocols, VMware vSphere® Network I/O Control, NetFlow, and port mirroring
  • Host Scalability
    1. Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance
    2. Configure and manage a VMware vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™ cluster
    3. Configure Enhanced vMotion Compatibility
    4. Use vSphere HA and vSphere DRS together
  • Storage Scalability
    1. Describe VMware vSphere® Storage APIs - Array Integration and Storage Awareness
    2. Explain policy-driven storage
    3. Add a storage policy to a virtual machine storage profile
    4. Introduce VMware vSphere® Storage I/O Control
    5. Create a datastore cluster
    6. Configure Storage DRS
  • Patch Management
    1. Use vSphere Update Manager to manage ESXi patching
    2. Install vSphere Update Manager and the vSphere Update Manager plug-in
    3. Create patch baselines
    4. Scan and remediate hosts
  • VMware Management Resources
    1. Describe vSphere Management Assistant
    2. Configure vSphere Management Assistant
    3. Discuss the VMware vSphere® Command-Line Interface command set
    4. Perform command-line operations for host management, network management, storage management, and performance monitoring
  • Installing VMware Components
    1. Describe vCenter Linked Mode to manage multiple vCenter Server inventories
    2. Introduce ESXi installation
    3. Describe boot-from-SAN requirements
    4. Describe vCenter Server hardware, software, and database requirements
    5. Install vCenter Server (Windows-based)
  • Host and Management Scalability
    1. Configure and manage VMware vSphere® Distributed Power Management™
    2. Use VMware vSphere® PowerCLI™
    3. Use vSphere ESXi Image Builder CLIto create an ESXi installation image
    4. Use vSphere Auto Deploy to deploy a stateless ESXi host
Prerequisites:
• System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems
• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course for VCA-DCV certification
Schedule:
5 days (9:00-17:00)
Price per person:
2 120.00 € (2 565.20 € incl. 21% VAT)
Training Partner:
TD SYNNEX AS Czech

Training and learning environment

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What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
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Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
Sample ICT Pro certificate of successful completion of an IT training course.
Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
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Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
Fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, sink, and shelves with cups and glasses.
What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
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What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
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What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
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Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
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Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
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Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.