vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration

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vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration

This course is part of VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7) Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

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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

Master the architecture and management of vCenter Server in a virtualized environment.
Configure and manage virtual networks using standard and distributed switches.
Set up and manage virtual storage, including VMFS, NFS, and vSAN datastores.
Implement backup, high availability, and health monitoring for vCenter Server.

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This course is part of the VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7) Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will dive into the vCenter Server and its configuration, starting with its architecture and deployment. You will learn how to manage the vCenter Server inventory, configure roles and permissions, and perform backups. Additionally, you'll explore how to monitor appliance health, handle migration and upgrades, and implement high availability (HA) for the vCenter Server Appliance. As you progress, the course will guide you through configuring and managing virtual networks, including the creation of standard and distributed switches, as well as securing virtual switch traffic. You will also learn to configure virtual storage solutions, manage datastores, and explore VMware vSAN, iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel protocols. By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of network and storage management in a virtualized environment. This course is designed for those with basic virtualization knowledge looking to advance their skills in managing vCenter Servers, networking, and storage configurations. It is ideal for IT professionals, systems administrators, and those pursuing a career in VMware technologies.

In this module, we will explore essential aspects of vCenter Server management. We’ll cover topics such as its architecture, deployment, and configuration, as well as how to manage inventory, backup, and monitor tasks. Additionally, we’ll dive into domain integration, user permissions, and high availability to ensure a stable and efficient vCenter environment.

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 207 minutes

vCenter Server architecture18 minutes
Deploy and configure the vCenter Server Appliance24 minutes
How to manage the vCenter Server inventory24 minutes
Joining a Domain and Adding an Identity Source22 minutes
Roles, permissions enable access objects vCenter24 minutes
Back up vCenter Server Appliance21 minutes
Monitor tasks, events, and appliance health24 minutes
HA to protect a vCenter Server Appliance22 minutes
Spotlight on Migration and Upgrade23 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resource10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

vCenter Server - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Managing VMware vCenter Infrastructure15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into the essentials of configuring and managing virtual networks in vSphere. We’ll begin by understanding the networking terminology, then move on to creating and managing standard and distributed switches. Additionally, we’ll cover security configurations, traffic-shaping, and load-balancing policies to ensure optimal network performance and security.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

5 videosTotal 118 minutes

vSphere Networking Vocabulary24 minutes
Create and manage standard switches23 minutes
Config virtual switch security, traffic-shaping20 minutes
Configure virtual switch load-balancing policies24 minutes
Create and manage distributed switches24 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Getting to Know Networking Vocabulary in VMware VCP-DCV15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the fundamentals of configuring and managing virtual storage in a vSphere environment. You’ll learn key storage terminology, identify storage protocols and devices, and gain hands-on experience creating and managing VMFS and NFS datastores. Additionally, we’ll explore multipathing technologies and guide you through configuring VMware vSAN to enhance storage scalability and performance.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 142 minutes

vSphere Storage vocabulary24 minutes
Identify storage protocols, storage device types25 minutes
Create and manage VMFS datastores21 minutes
Create and manage NFS datastores20 minutes
Multipathing with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel25 minutes
VMware vSAN configuration24 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Understanding VMware vSphere Storage Protocols15 minutes

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