Diploma in VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration

This free online Diploma course on VMware vSphere 6.5 takes you through the foundation of the Software-Defined Data Center and introduces you to the concepts and technologies that influence virtualization infrastructure design as well as the many methods used in improving server technology. You will learn all about the skills and mechanics you need to get you started and successfully administer VMware vSphere 6.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Introduction to VMware

This module explains the various examinations and certifications available in VMware. You will also be introduced to the VMware workstation pro and how it can be installed on windows or linux.

Setting up VMware

This module describes to the learner how to manage tools in VMware through the management applications. The module takes you through the process of downloading and extracting ESXi files. You will also learn about guest applications and guest operating systems.

VMware and Server Management

In this module, you will learn how the WinSCP tool can be used for open source sftp client. The module also describes the common commands available in EXSi for windows and linux.; Module

vCentre Server

In this module, you will learn about the options available for the installation of a vCenter server. You will also be taken through the different versions of the vSphere web client.; Module

Virtual Network and Distributed Switch

In this module, you will be introduced to some of the important terms used in virtual networking. You will also study the different types of private virtual local area network support.; Module

VMware Storage

This module explains some of the important virtual storage terms. You will learn about the network attached storage and logical unit number. You will also be introduced to functions like the local physical disk.

VM Creation, Configuration and Snapshots

In this module, you will discuss the different virtual hardware that makes up the virtual machine. The module also describes the packaging of virtual appliances used in open virtualization formats.; Module

Security and Permissions

In this module, you will discuss the vCentre users and groups. The module discusses account lockout and password complexity as well as the different types of encryption connections.; Module

Server and VM Monitoring

In this module, you will discuss how VMkernel dynamically duplicates VMs memory pages to physical memory. The module also latency-sensitive applications and latency in virtualization.; Module

Advanced ESXi and vCentre Server Management

In this module, you will be taken through storage vMotion migration and the idea behind storage policy-based management. The module also explains how to set permissions for a vCentre and its inventory for access control.

Patching and Upgrading ESXi

This module explains how to download patches including the updates and upgrades. You will also learn about the concept of repointing within a site and between sites during the upgrade procedure.; Module

Disaster and Recovery Management

This module explains the VMware site recovery manager and how it integrates with the standard recovery offering. You will also learn the different third party solutions for the backup of vSphere.; Module

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