Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager 4

• Basic knowledge of Oracle Linux and virtualization technologies
• Familiarity with networking and storage concepts

Audience

• System administrators
• IT professionals
• Virtualization engineers

Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager 4 is a comprehensive virtualization management platform built on the open-source oVirt project, designed to manage Oracle Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) environments. It provides an enterprise-grade solution for managing and deploying virtualized workloads efficiently, with robust tools for monitoring, scaling, and securing virtual machines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to effectively manage Oracle Linux Virtualization environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager and its associated components on a physical or virtual environment.
• Create, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) using OLVM.
• Set up virtual networks, VLANs, and manage network interfaces for virtual machines.
• Apply resource management techniques and performance tuning for both VMs and hosts.
• Diagnose and resolve common issues in virtualized environments using OLVM diagnostic tools and logs.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Virtualization and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)

• Overview of virtualization technologies
• Benefits of Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager
• Key components of OLVM architecture
• OLVM and Oracle Linux KVM

System Requirements and Prerequisites

• Hardware and software requirements
• Supported platforms and environments
• Network and storage prerequisites

Installation of Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager

• Preparing the environment for installation
• Installing Oracle Linux and OLVM packages
• Configuring the host machine for KVM
• Setting up the OLVM engine and database

Initial Configuration of OLVM

• Setting up administrator accounts
• Network setup and configuration
• Configuring storage domains
• Creating data centers and clusters

Managing Hosts and Virtual Machines

• Adding and configuring host systems
• Host lifecycle management
• Creating, deploying, and managing virtual machines
• Live migration of virtual machines

Networking in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager

• Virtual network interface configuration
• VLAN and network segmentation setup
• Configuring networking for VM traffic and management
• Using software-defined networking (SDN) options

Storage Management in OLVM

• Overview of storage types (NFS, iSCSI, FC)
• Configuring and managing storage domains
• Managing virtual machine disks
• High availability and redundancy in storage configurations

Monitoring and Performance Tuning

• Monitoring OLVM environment with built-in tools
• Resource management and allocation
• Performance tuning for virtual machines and hosts

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Configuring and managing High Availability (HA) clusters
• Ensuring VM and host failover
• Disaster recovery strategies for virtual environments

Security and Compliance in OLVM

• Best practices for securing the virtual environment
• Role-based access control (RBAC) and permissions management
• Configuring security policies for virtual machines
• Auditing and logging for compliance

Backup and Restore

• Setting up backup strategies for virtual machines
• Snapshots and cloning of VMs
• Restoring virtual machines and hosts

Troubleshooting and Support

• Common issues and their solutions
• Diagnostic tools and logs
• Accessing Oracle support and resources for OLVM

Summary and Next Steps