VMware Certified Professional Training Course.
Introduction
The VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification is a globally recognized credential that validates the skills and knowledge required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot VMware environments. This 5-day intensive training course is designed to help IT professionals build and manage virtualized infrastructures using VMware vSphere, a leading platform for building cloud environments. The course covers all key concepts, from installation and configuration to management, troubleshooting, and automation of virtual machines. It prepares participants for the VCP exam (exam code: 2V0-21.20).
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Understand VMware’s virtualization technologies and architecture.
- Be able to install, configure, and manage vSphere environments.
- Develop the skills to deploy and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking.
- Learn best practices for monitoring, troubleshooting, and automating VMware environments.
- Be fully prepared to take the VCP exam and advance their careers in VMware infrastructure management.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- IT professionals, systems administrators, and network engineers who want to build expertise in VMware virtualization technologies.
- Individuals preparing for the VMware Certified Professional exam (VCP).
- Professionals involved in managing or maintaining VMware environments in enterprise or cloud infrastructures.
- Those looking to formalize their VMware skills and gain industry-recognized certification.
Day 1: Introduction to VMware vSphere and Virtualization Concepts
Session 1: Introduction to VMware and Virtualization Technologies
- Overview of VMware and the benefits of virtualization
- Introduction to VMware vSphere: Components, features, and architecture
- The role of vCenter Server and vSphere Client in managing VMware environments
- Understanding virtualization concepts: Virtual machines (VMs), ESXi hosts, hypervisors, and resource allocation
Session 2: VMware vSphere Installation and Configuration
- Installing VMware ESXi on a physical server
- Introduction to vSphere Installation: Requirements, prerequisites, and installation steps
- Configuring ESXi networking and storage
- Configuring the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) and adding ESXi hosts to vCenter
Session 3: Basic Virtual Machine Management
- Creating, configuring, and managing virtual machines in VMware vSphere
- Understanding virtual hardware: CPUs, memory, storage, and networking
- Managing VM snapshots, cloning, and templates
- Powering on, powering off, and troubleshooting virtual machines
Day 2: Networking and Storage in VMware vSphere
Session 4: VMware Networking Concepts
- Understanding virtual networking: vSwitches, distributed switches, and port groups
- Configuring vSphere standard switches and distributed switches
- Understanding network adapters and physical network connections in vSphere
- VLANs and network segmentation in a virtualized environment
Session 5: VMware Storage Concepts
- Introduction to VMware storage technologies: VMFS, NFS, iSCSI, and vSAN
- Configuring storage in vSphere: Datastores, storage policies, and storage provisioning
- Working with virtual disks: Thick vs. thin provisioning, disk types, and storage migrations
- Managing storage and troubleshooting storage-related issues
Session 6: Storage and Networking Best Practices
- Best practices for network configuration and storage provisioning
- Optimizing performance and redundancy in VMware environments
- Monitoring and troubleshooting network and storage issues
Day 3: Advanced VMware vSphere Management
Session 7: Resource Management and Allocation
- Introduction to resource pools and their role in resource management
- Configuring CPU and memory resource allocation and limits
- Working with vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) for load balancing
- Configuring and managing VMware High Availability (HA) for virtual machines
Session 8: VMware vMotion and Storage vMotion
- Understanding vMotion and Storage vMotion: Live migration of VMs and storage
- Configuring and using vMotion to move virtual machines between hosts
- Managing Storage vMotion for migrating virtual machine storage across datastores
Session 9: VMware vSphere Clusters and Availability
- Introduction to VMware clusters: Cluster configuration and benefits
- Configuring VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and VMware High Availability (HA)
- Setting up VMware Fault Tolerance (FT) for high-availability virtual machines
- Understanding VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery
Day 4: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Automation
Session 10: Monitoring VMware vSphere Environments
- Using vSphere Client and vCenter Server for monitoring system health
- Understanding performance charts and monitoring key metrics: CPU, memory, disk, and network
- Configuring alarms and notifications for system events and performance issues
- Using vRealize Operations Manager for advanced monitoring
Session 11: Troubleshooting VMware vSphere Environments
- Troubleshooting virtual machine issues: VM crashes, performance bottlenecks, and resource conflicts
- Analyzing log files and using diagnostic tools: vSphere Client, ESXi logs, and ESXCLI
- Troubleshooting networking and storage issues: Identifying and resolving network and storage bottlenecks
Session 12: Automating VMware with PowerCLI and vRealize Orchestrator
- Introduction to VMware PowerCLI for automating common tasks
- Writing PowerCLI scripts for VM provisioning, storage management, and networking configuration
- Using vRealize Orchestrator for advanced workflow automation
- Automating common administration tasks in a vSphere environment
Day 5: Security, Best Practices, and Exam Preparation
Session 13: Securing VMware vSphere Environments
- Understanding security models in VMware: User roles, permissions, and access controls
- Configuring and managing VMware vSphere Security: Secure boot, lockdown mode, and certificates
- Best practices for securing virtual machines, networks, and storage
- Implementing VMware vShield and vCenter Server security features
Session 14: VMware Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Best practices for backing up VMware environments: Snapshots, vSphere Data Protection, and third-party tools
- Planning and implementing disaster recovery in vSphere environments: Site Recovery Manager (SRM)
- Ensuring high availability and business continuity in VMware-based data centers
Session 15: VCP Exam Preparation and Final Q&A
- Review of all key VCP exam domains: Installation, configuration, management, monitoring, and security
- Exam-specific tips: Time management, understanding the exam format, and practice questions
- Final Q&A session to clarify doubts and reinforce key concepts
- Study resources and post-training certification preparation tips