VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

• An understanding of basic networking and system administration
• Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with virtualization concepts

Audience

• System administrators
• IT professionals managing VMware infrastructure
• Datacenter operations staff

VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform that enables efficient management of virtual infrastructure across datacenters and hybrid cloud environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments.

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

• Install and configure ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Create and manage virtual machines and vApps.
• Configure virtual networking and storage resources.
• Implement user permissions, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on lab exercises and demos.
• Real-world practical implementation.

Course Customization Options

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

Introduction to VMware vSphere

• vSphere components and architecture
• ESXi and vCenter Server overview
• vSphere editions and licensing

Installing and Configuring vSphere

• Installing ESXi and vCenter Server
• Using vSphere Client for management
• Initial configuration tasks

Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

• VM creation, snapshots, and templates
• VM hardware and resource settings
• Cloning and migrating VMs

Networking and Storage in vSphere

• vSphere standard and distributed switches
• Datastore types and configuration
• VMFS and NFS storage options

User Access and Role-Based Management

• Creating and assigning roles and permissions
• Integration with Active Directory
• Security policies and best practices

Monitoring, Alarms, and Logs

• Using vSphere performance charts
• Setting and responding to alarms
• System log analysis and support bundles

Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• VM and host troubleshooting tools
• Backup and restore concepts
• Updating ESXi and vCenter

Summary and Next Steps