VMware vSphere 8.x Professional

Here are the course details:

Course Title: VMware vSphere 8.x Professional

Course Description:

This comprehensive course covers VMware vSphere 8.x fundamentals, installation, configuration, management, security, performance optimization and troubleshooting. Students learn vSphere architecture, virtual machine management, networking, storage and automation.

Course Objectives:

  1. Install and configure vSphere 8.x environments.
  2. Design and implement vSphere architectures.
  3. Configure virtual networks and storage.
  4. Implement security and compliance.
  5. Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
  6. Automate tasks using vCenter Server and PowerCLI.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction (5%)

  1. Overview of vSphere 8.x
  2. Architecture and components
  3. New features and enhancements

Module 2: vSphere Infrastructure (20%)

  1. Installing and configuring ESXi hosts
  2. Managing virtual networks (vSwitch, vMotion)
  3. Configuring storage (VMFS, NFS, vSAN)
  4. Cluster management (HA, DRS)

Module 3: Virtual Machine Management (20%)

  1. Creating and managing VMs
  2. Configuring VM settings (CPU, memory, networking)
  3. Managing snapshots and templates
  4. VM migration and cloning

Module 4: Networking (15%)

  1. Virtual networking fundamentals
  2. Configuring vSwitches and port groups
  3. VLANs, trunking, and VLAN tagging
  4. Network security and isolation

Module 5: Storage (15%)

  1. Storage fundamentals (VMFS, NFS, vSAN)
  2. Configuring storage devices
  3. Storage management and optimization
  4. Storage security and replication

Module 6: Security (10%)

  1. vSphere security architecture
  2. Role-based access control (RBAC)
  3. Configuring firewall settings
  4. Encryption and key management

Module 7: Performance Optimization (10%)

  1. Monitoring performance metrics
  2. Optimizing CPU, memory, and storage
  3. Resource allocation and prioritization
  4. Performance troubleshooting

Module 8: Automation (5%)

  1. Introduction to vCenter Server
  2. PowerCLI fundamentals
  3. Automating tasks and workflows

Hands-on Labs:

  1. Installing vSphere 8.x
  2. Configuring virtual networks
  3. Managing virtual machines
  4. Implementing security features
  5. Optimizing performance

Course Details:

  1. Duration: 5 days (instructor-led), 15-20 hours (self-paced)
  2. Format: Instructor-led, self-paced online, virtual classroom
  3. Prerequisites: Basic virtualization knowledge, Windows/Linux experience
  4. Target Audience: IT professionals, virtualization administrators, cloud engineers
  5. Certification: VMware Certified Professional – vSphere 8.x (VCP-VCIX-8)

Course Materials:

  1. Official VMware courseware
  2. vSphere 8.x environment access
  3. Hands-on lab exercises
  4. Study guide and reference materials

Recommended Study Materials:

  1. VMware vSphere 8.x documentation
  2. VMware vSphere Architecture Guide
  3. VMware Learning Platform (VLP) modules