Advanced Diploma in VMware vSphere 4.1

This free online analyzes advanced virtualization concepts and explore the VMware vSphere 4.1 product suite. To get you started on this advanced diploma course, we will introduce you to VMware Tools. We will highlight the knowledge required to efficiently use VMware, beginning with installing the product and moving on to real-world troubleshooting issues. Sign up now so we can get started!

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Course Introduction and Methodology

To start, this module will introduce you to security insights you might not see from other perspectives. In this module, you will get to understand the current components of the marketplace with regards to the virtualization of products.

Planning and Installing ESX/ESXi

To start, this module will introduce you to planning the ESX/ESXi overall deployment aspect along with the deployment guidelines for vSphere 4. The module also introduces ESXi/ESX installation and how to configure the hosting resolution and NTP server.

Using Tools to Administer VMware

To start, this module will introduce you to the use of tools to administer the VMware environment. Now that ESX/ESXi has been installed, you will learn about what to do next. The module also introduces various tools that are available to help manage the VMware environment.

Configuring Networks

To start, this module will introduce you to networking. You will learn about virtual networks, creating and modifying virtual networks when using GUI or the command line. It is essential to configure a management network. This module explains the basic networking terms that you need to know.

Configuring Storage

To start, this module will introduce you to storage and how it relates to virtual infrastructure. In this module, you will introduce you to storage concepts, the ISCSI Storage, fibre channel devices, VMSF data storage, and your NAN storage. You will also learn about Raw Device Mapping.

vCenter Server 4.1 Licensing

To start, this module will introduce you to standard licensing, virtual standard installation & inventory when looking for items in the virtual centre. It analyzes managing virtual servers and then planning for the vCenter server deployment. This module further explains how you could troubleshoot the vCenter server, and data-based issues.

Advanced Diploma in VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 – First Assessment

In order to pass this assessment, you will need to score 80 per cent or above. Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

VM Creation Configuration, and Snapshots

To start, this module will introduce you to the process of creating a VM. The process of creating multiple VM along with how to make use of templates with contents will be discussed. You will learn about Virtual appliances in making use of your favourite VMware Converter.

Security and Permissions

To start, this module will introduce you to the important process of controlling user access & password. You will also learn about active directory integration, managing firewalls, and SSH access. With ESX only, you will learn how to run elevated privileges, the switch user, the sudo, the set UID.

Server and VM Monitoring

To start, this module will introduce you to Server and VMware monitoring. You will learn about optimizing resources. You will learn how to avoid mistakes when making use of the resources properly and make sure everything fits together. This module explains VMware performance and monitoring.

Advanced ESX/ESXi and vCenter Management

To start, this module will introduce you to the advanced management of both the vCenter and your host. This module explains the storage view motions, the maps that are available to you, and configuring the regular standard view motions. You will learn about the DRS and host profiles.

Patching and Upgrading ESX/ESXi

To start, this module will introduce you to patching and upgrading your host. It explains how to patch the ESX/ESXi standalone host to enable patching of hosts independently. This module also covers the update manager to enable you to patch not only the host but other systems as well.

Disaster Recovery and Backup

To start, this module will introduce you to the Site Recovery Manager (SRM). You will learn about high availability and fault tolerance. This module explains the VCP command-line utilities. You will learn about VMware data recovery as well as some third-party backup solutions.

Advanced Diploma in VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 4.1 – Second Assessment

In order to pass this assessment, you will need to score 80 per cent or above. Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Course assessment