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Mastering VMware vSphere 6.7

Learn how to optimize a virtual environment in this VMware vSphere 6.7 training course.

(VMware-6.7) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-153-6
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About This Course

Learn virtualization with our VMware vSphere course. It’ll guide you through the process of building, managing, and optimizing virtualized environments. 

From installing ESXi and vCenter Server to configuring networks, storage, and security, you’ll gain the skills to create robust and efficient virtual infrastructures. So, get ready to enter the world of VMware vSphere 6.7. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Master the installation and configuration of VMware ESXi and vCenter Server 
  • Optimize resource allocation and utilization within virtualized environments 
  • Implement effective high availability and disaster recovery strategies 
  • Secure virtualized infrastructure against potential threats 
  • Automate routine tasks using PowerCLI and other tools 
  • Troubleshoot common issues and performance bottlenecks

 

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1

Introduction

  • What Is Covered in This Course
  • The Hardware Behind the Course
  • Who Should Buy This Course
2

Introducing VMware vSphere 6.7

  • Exploring VMware vSphere 6.7
  • Why Choose vSphere?
  • The Bottom Line
3

Planning and Installing VMware ESXi

  • VMware ESXi Architecture
  • Planning a VMware vSphere Deployment
  • Deploying VMware ESXi
  • Performing Post-installation Configuration
  • The Bottom Line
4

Installing and Configuring vCenter Server

  • Introducing vCenter Server
  • Choosing the Version of vCenter Server
  • Planning and Designing a vCenter Server Deployment
  • Installing vCenter Server and Its Components
  • Installing vCenter Server in an Enhanced Linked Mode Group
  • Exploring vCenter Server
  • Creating and Managing a vCenter Server Inventory
  • Exploring vCenter Server's Management Features
  • Managing vCenter Server Settings
  • vSphere Web Client Administration
  • VMware Appliance Management Administration
  • The Bottom Line
5

vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Support Tools

  • vSphere Update Manager
  • vSphere Update Manager and the vCenter Server Appliance
  • Configuring vSphere Update Manager
  • Creating Baselines
  • Routine Updates
  • Upgrading Hosts with vSphere Update Manager
  • Performing an Orchestrated Upgrade
  • Investigating Alternative Update Options
  • vSphere Auto Deploy
  • Deploying Hosts with Auto Deploy
  • vCenter Support Tools
  • The Bottom Line
6

Creating and Configuring a vSphere Network

  • Putting Together a vSphere Network
  • Working with vSphere Standard Switches
  • Working with vSphere Distributed Switches
  • Configuring Virtual Switch Security
  • The Bottom Line
7

Creating and Configuring Storage Devices

  • Reviewing the Importance of Storage Design
  • Examining Shared Storage Fundamentals
  • Implementing vSphere Storage Fundamentals
  • Leveraging SAN and NAS Best Practices
  • The Bottom Line
8

Ensuring High Availability and Business Continuity

  • Understanding the Layers of High Availability
  • Clustering VMs
  • Implementing vSphere High Availability
  • Introducing vSphere SMP Fault Tolerance
  • Planning for Business Continuity
  • The Bottom Line
9

Securing VMware vSphere

  • Overview of vSphere Security
  • Securing ESXi Hosts
  • Securing vCenter Server
  • Securing Virtual Machines
  • The Bottom Line
10

Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

  • Understanding Virtual Machines
  • Creating a Virtual Machine
  • Installing a Guest Operating System
  • Installing VMware Tools
  • Managing Virtual Machines
  • Modifying Virtual Machines
  • The Bottom Line
11

Using Templates and vApps

  • Cloning VMs
  • Creating Templates and Deploying Virtual Machines
  • Using OVF Templates
  • Using Content Libraries
  • Working with vApps
  • Importing Machines from Other Environments
  • The Bottom Line
12

Managing Resource Allocation

  • Reviewing Virtual Machine Resource Allocation
  • Working with Virtual Machine Memory
  • Managing Virtual Machine CPU Utilization
  • Using Resource Pools
  • Regulating Network I/O Utilization
  • Controlling Storage I/O Utilization
  • The Bottom Line
13

Balancing Resource Utilization

  • Comparing Utilization with Allocation
  • Exploring vMotion
  • Ensuring vMotion Compatibility
  • Using Storage vMotion
  • Combining vMotion with Storage vMotion
  • Cross-vCenter vMotion
  • Exploring vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler
  • Working with Storage DRS
  • The Bottom Line
14

Monitoring VMware vSphere Performance

  • Overview of Performance Monitoring
  • Using Alarms
  • Working with Performance Charts
  • Working with esxtop
  • Monitoring CPU Usage
  • Monitoring Memory Usage
  • Monitoring Network Usage
  • Monitoring Disk Usage
  • The Bottom Line
15

Automating VMware vSphere

  • Why Use Automation?
  • vSphere Automation Options
  • Automating with PowerCLI
  • Additional Resources
  • The Bottom Line
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VMware vSphere 6.7 is a powerful virtualization platform that allows you to manage and virtualize your IT infrastructure. You can use it to consolidate physical servers onto fewer physical machines. As a result, you’ll witness improved efficiency and reduced costs.

This VMware course is for IT professionals who want to learn about VMware vSphere 6.7, including system administrators, network engineers, and cloud architects.

A basic understanding of server hardware, networking, and operating systems (OS) is recommended.

Yes, this vSphere course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for VMware certification exams.

Yes, upon successful completion of this VMware vSphere for IT professionals course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion.

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