VMware vSphere 5 Datacenter Operations

This special "No Command Line" class will focus on providing Administrators with all the information they need to know for successful vSphere administration. In our VMware ® vSphere ™ 5 - Datacenter Operations, each student will install and configure their own ESXi 5 server “the right way” and then build a complete VMware vSphere environment.

Every participant will gain a solid understanding of Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Computing along with a clear, real-world roadmap for planning and upgrading to vSphere 5 including:

• What's New in VMware® vSphere™ 5
• Cloud Computing - Cloud Control
• VMware® vSphere™ 5 Management techniques and utilities
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Once each student has had the opportunity to configure his/her own vSphere environment, we will cluster the classroom ESX Servers and explore the more advanced vCenter concepts like Distributed Resource Scheduling, High Availability and Distributed Power Management. All Labs will be done using our state-of-the-art VMware Hardware Compatibility List servers.

We will focus on vSphere administration using the available GUI tools; the vSphere Client and vCenter Server. Administrators will learn what they need to know without loading up on deprecated or highly-specific command-line tools useful only in specialized situations. This class is ideal for Administrators who work primarily in Windows and have an immediate need for useful knowledge and ability with VMware vSphere. This class is fully compatible with VMware ® vSphere ™ 5 and VMware ® vSphere ™ 4

The VMware ® vSphere ™ 5 - Datacenter Operations features over 40 interactive Step-By-Step Labs (SBS LAB ™), complete with detailed instructions, full-color documentation and screenshots of all steps. The book alone is sure to become one of the most valued reference materials in your library.

• Every participant will gain real-world experience with VMware® vSphere™ including a comprehensive understanding of Cloud Computing, Datacenter Operations and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Install and configure ESXi 5, vCenter Server, VMware Consolidated Backup
• Create and manage Virtual Machines and Appliances
• Connect to SAN Storage, manage storage paths, create VMFS Volumes
• Manage virtual networking including multiple NIC's, Load Balancing and Fail-over
• Use Distributed vSwitches
• Configure Roles, Privileges and Permissions
• Use Host Profiles
• Monitor Tasks, Events and Alarms
• Perform migrations (P2V, V2V, V2P) with the VMware Converter
• Configure ESX Server Clusters
• Implement vMotion and Distributed Resource Scheduling
• Implement High Availability
• Implement and use Distributed Power Management
• Manage resources with Resource Pools
• Remediate both ESX Servers and VM's using the VMware Update Manager
• Backup VM's using VMware Consolidated Backup and the vStorage API
• Utilize and integrate 3^rd Party Tools into the datacenter environment

The VMware ® vSphere ™ 5 - Datacenter Operations is intended for IT professionals with familiarity with Windows Server and TCP/IP Networking.

Participants may choose to take the Certified Virtualized Datacenter eXpert (CVDX ™) exam at no additional charge. The Certified Virtualized Datacenter eXpert (CVDX ™) certification is a 100% hands-on practical exam.

• The CVDX™ is the only practical certification and real-world proof of skills available for VMware vSphere
• Certifies real skills, not memorization!
• Candidates complete goals, it doesn't matter how, only the results matter
• Real IaaS Cloud Technology used for Certification
• Certification, proof of certification, and post-certification resources provided

Qualifying candidates will receive their (CVDX ™) certificate and access to other resources within 2 weeks of qualification.

Download the complete course outline:  VMware® vSphere™ 5 - Datacenter Operations