Are migrations using vMotion and Storage vMotion covered?

Absolutely. You’ll practice intra- and inter-host VM migrations and work with Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) settings.

Will I learn clustering and high availability in this course?

Yes. You’ll configure vSphere clusters with DRS, HA, and Fault Tolerance (FT) and monitor workload performance across hosts.

How is performance tuning taught?

You’ll learn performance metrics, monitoring techniques, and how to manage performance bottlenecks using snapshots and tuning tools.

What role do snapshots play in this course?

You’ll manage VM snapshots, understand performance impact, and follow best practices for consolidation and cleanup.

Are there labs for every major feature?

Yes. The course includes guided labs for VM provisioning, vMotion, snapshot management, DRS, HA, and resource optimization.

Will I be able to manage VMs at scale after this course?

Yes. Through content libraries, templates, and automation tools, you’ll learn to provision and manage VMs efficiently in large environments.

Does this course include resource pool configuration?

Yes. You’ll configure resource pools with shares, limits, and reservations to prioritize workloads and balance VM performance.

Do I need my own lab to follow along?

While not mandatory, a nested lab setup (e.g., via VMware Workstation) is highly recommended to practice the hands-on labs.

Is VMware Tools setup included?

Yes. You’ll install and configure VMware Tools to enable advanced guest OS control and improved integration.

What are the career outcomes from this course?

You'll be equipped for roles like VMware Admin, Virtualization Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst, or Data Center Operations Specialist.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

What is the refund policy?

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management

Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management

This course is part of Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam Specialization

Instructor: Board Infinity

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Provision virtual machines using templates, cloning, and content libraries with customization specs for streamlined and scalable VM deployment.
Migrate VMs using vMotion and Storage vMotion across hosts and storage devices, and optimize for compatibility with Enhanced vMotion (EVC).
Configure clusters with DRS and HA, implement Fault Tolerance, and use resource pools to balance workloads dynamically across virtual infrastructure.
Apply snapshot best practices, monitor VM performance, and use tuning strategies to maintain infrastructure stability and workload efficiency.

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Master advanced virtual machine operations, workload migrations, performance tuning, and cluster management in VMware vSphere 8.x—skills essential for modern virtualization professionals. Through hands-on labs and real-world use cases, you'll gain the practical experience needed to manage enterprise-scale environments with precision and confidence.

Start by provisioning VMs using templates, cloning, customization specs, and content libraries to streamline large-scale deployments. You’ll also install VMware Tools, dynamically modify CPU and memory allocations, and manage VM lifecycle operations including clean decommissioning. Next, explore vMotion and Storage vMotion to migrate running VMs without downtime. Dive into snapshot usage, consolidation, and impact analysis, along with advanced CPU/memory resource optimization. The final module takes you deep into vSphere clustering—configure DRS and HA, apply Fault Tolerance, and tune workloads using resource pools and performance monitoring. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Provision and manage VMs using templates and content libraries -Perform vMotion and Storage vMotion with EVC compatibility -Set up DRS, HA, FT, and optimize resources using pools and metrics -Apply snapshot and performance tuning strategies in real scenarios This course is ideal for system administrators, virtualization engineers, and IT professionals preparing for the Vmware data center virtualisation. Whether you're aiming for exam success or production-readiness, this course helps you confidently achieve both. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Broadcom or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of Broadcom. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

This module provides a hands-on exploration of creating, managing, and customizing virtual machines in a vSphere 8.x environment. You’ll learn to provision VMs, optimize their settings, and use tools such as VM templates, content libraries, and customization specifications to streamline deployment. Labs focus on real-world tasks like installing VMware Tools, modifying resources dynamically, and deploying from content libraries.

What's included

14 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

14 videosTotal 54 minutes

Course Welcome Video!1 minute
Components and Files That Make Up a Virtual Machine3 minutes
Steps to Create and Provision a Virtual Machine5 minutes
LAB – Creating and Provisioning a Virtual Machine3 minutes
Navigating VM Settings via vSphere Client4 minutes
Introduction to VMware Tools3 minutes
LAB – Installing VMware Tools2 minutes
Dynamically Modifying VM Resources (CPU, Memory)5 minutes
Introduction to Templates and Cloning6 minutes
LAB – Creating Templates and Deploying VMs3 minutes
LAB – Cloning Virtual Machines3 minutes
Overview – Local, Published, and Subscribed Content Libraries5 minutes
LAB – Deploying VMs from Content Libraries1 minute
LAB – Decommissioning a Virtual Machine4 minutes

5 readingsTotal 75 minutes

Syllabus15 minutes
Read More About Building VMware Home Labs and Creating Virtual Machines Step-by-Step15 minutes
Read More About VMware Home Lab Setup, Virtual Machine Creation & VMware Tools15 minutes
Read More About VM Templates, Cloning, and Deployment in VMware Environments15 minutes
Read More About VMware Content Library and Template-Based VM Deployment15 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 180 minutes

Practice Quiz: Creating and Provisioning Virtual Machines30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Virtual Machine Resources and Tools30 minutes
Practice Quiz: VM Templates, Cloning, and Customization30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Content Libraries and VM Deployment30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Deploying and Managing Virtual Machines60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

From Template to Task: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines in vSphere5 minutes
Scaling and Standardizing: Managing VM Resources, Templates, and Deployments5 minutes

This module dives into advanced VM lifecycle operations, focusing on migration types, snapshot management, and CPU/memory resource handling. You’ll perform vMotion and Storage vMotion migrations, understand Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC), and master snapshot strategies. Additionally, you'll learn to monitor and manage resource contention in virtualized environments.

What's included

10 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin

10 videosTotal 45 minutes

Types of VM Migrations – Intra & Inter vCenter7 minutes
LAB – Migrating VMs with vMotion2 minutes
Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC)4 minutes
LAB – Storage vMotion Explained and Demonstrated2 minutes
Understanding VM Snapshots – Use Cases and Limitations5 minutes
LAB – Taking a VM Snapshot4 minutes
Snapshot Impact on Performance6 minutes
How VMs Compete for Resources in vSphere4 minutes
LAB – Resource Monitoring and Adjustment2 minutes
Decommissioning a VM – Clean Shutdown Best Practices6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Read More About VMware vMotion and Storage vMotion: Live VM Migration Techniques15 minutes
Read More About VMware Virtual Machine Snapshots: Use Cases, Performance & Best Practices15 minutes
Read More About CPU, Memory & Device Virtualization, VMware Workstation & UCS Designs15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Practice Quiz: Migrating Virtual Machines30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing VM Snapshots30 minutes
Practice Quiz: CPU and Memory Management in Virtualization30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Virtual Machine Migrations and Resource Allocation60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Mobility and Control: Mastering Migrations, Snapshots, and Resource Allocation5 minutes

In this module, you’ll build and manage vSphere clusters with DRS, HA, and Fault Tolerance. Through real labs, you’ll implement high availability and automate load balancing using resource pools. You’ll also learn about tuning performance through intelligent resource allocation and snapshot usage strategies.

What's included

12 videos4 readings5 assignments1 plugin

12 videosTotal 55 minutes

Cluster Basics: DRS, HA, and FT Overview8 minutes
LAB – Creating a vSphere Cluster with DRS & HA1 minute
Use Cases and Settings for vSphere DRS7 minutes
How vSphere HA Responds to Failures6 minutes
LAB – Configuring vSphere HA3 minutes
When to Use vSphere Fault Tolerance4 minutes
Use Cases for Resource Pools5 minutes
Explaining Shares, Limits, and Reservations3 minutes
LAB – Configuring Resource Pools2 minutes
Monitoring and Optimizing Resource Usage7 minutes
Final Review – VM Performance Best Practices5 minutes
Course Closure - Gratitude !1 minute

4 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Read More About VMware vSphere HA vs. DRS: Availability, Automation, and Design Considerations15 minutes
Read More About VMware Fault Tolerance, HA Cluster Configuration & Virtual APIC Deployment15 minutes
Read More About Resource Pools, Memory Allocation, and Best Practices in Virtual & Database Environments15 minutes
Read More About VM Snapshots, Performance Optimization & Self-Hosting Infrastructure15 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 180 minutes

Practice Quiz: Deploying and Managing vSphere Clusters30 minutes
Practice Quiz: High Availability and Fault Tolerance30 minutes
Resource Pools and Workload Optimization30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Performance Tuning and Snapshot Strategy30 minutes
Graded Quiz: vSphere Clustering and Performance Tuning60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Balancing Performance and Protection: Clustering, HA, and Tuning in vSphere5 minutes

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You can finish the course in 3–4 weeks with a part-time learning schedule. It includes guided labs to reinforce every concept.

This course is ideal for learners who have completed foundational training in vSphere or Course 2 in this specialization. It builds into advanced topics like HA, DRS, and VM migration.

You’ll provision VMs, modify CPU/memory/disk, manage snapshots, decommission VMs, and use content libraries for standardized deployment.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.