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VMware Foundations

Course

In the VMware Foundations course, students will learn virtualization basics and core concepts, the components and features of the VMware vSphere, and managing virtual machines. Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of the vSphere.
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2

H

58

M
Time

beginner

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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Course Outline

1
Module 1: VMware vSphere
0
H
28
Min
1
Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
1
H
2
Min
1
Module 3: Managing Virtual Machines
0
H
28
Min
1
Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
0
H
35
Min
1
Module 5: vSphere Advanced Features
0
H
26
Min

4.1 Virtual Standard Switches Part 1

Free

5m

3.1 Creating Virtual Machines

Free

7m

1.1 Virtualization 101

Free

10m

2.1 ESXi Installation Overview

Free

8m

4.2 Virtual Standard Switches Part 2

Free

5m

3.2 Templates and Clones

Free

8m

2.2 Installing ESXi Part 1

Free

10m

1.2 Virtual Machines: Guests of the Hypervisor

Free

8m

4.3 Configuring Virtual Standard Switches Part 1

Free

6m

2.3 Installing ESXi Part 2

Free

5m

3.3 Managing Snapshots

Free

10m

4.4 Configuring Virtual Standard Switches Part 2

Free

4m

2.4 Using the Host Client

Free

5m

1.4 Module 1 Summary

Free

5m

4.5 vSphere Storage

Free

5m

2.5 vCenter Server Overview

Free

7m

4.6 Configuring IP-Based Storage

Free

6m

2.6 vCenter Server Appliance Deployment Types

Free

4m

2.7 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 1

Free

8m

2.8 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 2

Free

7m

2.9 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 3

Free

5m

2.10 Module 2 Summary

Free

4m

4.1 Virtual Standard Switches Part 1

5m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
3.1 Creating Virtual Machines

7m

Module 3: Managing Virtual Machines
1.1 Virtualization 101

10m

Module 1: VMware vSphere
2.1 ESXi Installation Overview

8m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
4.2 Virtual Standard Switches Part 2

5m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
3.2 Templates and Clones

8m

Module 3: Managing Virtual Machines
2.2 Installing ESXi Part 1

10m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
4.3 Configuring Virtual Standard Switches Part 1

6m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
2.3 Installing ESXi Part 2

5m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
3.3 Managing Snapshots

10m

Module 3: Managing Virtual Machines
4.4 Configuring Virtual Standard Switches Part 2

4m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
2.4 Using the Host Client

5m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
1.4 Module 1 Summary

5m

Module 1: VMware vSphere
4.5 vSphere Storage

5m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
2.5 vCenter Server Overview

7m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
4.6 Configuring IP-Based Storage

6m

Module 4: vSphere Networking and Storage
2.6 vCenter Server Appliance Deployment Types

4m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
2.7 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 1

8m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
2.8 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 2

7m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
2.9 Installing vCenter Server Appliance Part 3

5m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
2.10 Module 2 Summary

4m

Module 2: ESXi and vCenter Server
Course Description

Virtualization is inevitable. It is everywhere and will remain everywhere for many years to come. This course covers all the important concepts of virtualization with a focus on the important components and features of VMware’s virtualization platform, enough to get you up to speed on this amazing product.

In this course we will begin by defining virtualization, the concept of virtual machines, and introduce VMware vSphere. Next, we will deep dive into vSphere core components: The hypervisor ESXi and the management platform vCenter Server. You will then learn how to manage your virtual machines using the tools available in vSphere including creating templates, cloning a virtual machine, using snapshots, and managing resource consumption of virtual machines. After having understood the core components of vSphere, we will discuss basic network connectivity by introducing Standard Switches with all the important terminology used by VMware. We will also cover ip-based storage and how to configure vSphere to use iSCSI. Next, we will introduce advanced features of vSphere, that is, vMotion, vSphere High Availability and vSphere DRS which will help you make your virtualized data center resilient. Finally, we will summarize all the important concepts you have learned throughout the course, and give you directions on what to do next.

Prerequisites

This course requires you to have a basic level of computer and networking literacy. You should know the hardware components of a computer/server and Layer2/Layer3 networking concepts.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Carry basic administration tasks in a vSphere environment
  • Configure basic networking and storage in a vSphere environment
  • Manage virtual machines
  • Configure availability and resource load balancing in a vSphere environment
  • What is VMware?

    VMware, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies, is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider based in California. VMware performs server virtualization by installing a hypervisor on a physical server, allowing multiple virtual machines to run on one physical server. Because each virtual machine is able to run its own operating system, multiple operating systems can run on one physical server.

    What is Involved in this VMware Basic Training?

    This VMware basic training course teaches students the fundamentals of virtualization, focusing on the VMware platform. The course begins with the basics of virtualization, virtual machines, and an introduction to VMware vSphere. The next part of the course gets into the core components of vSphere including how to:

    * Create templates * Clone a virtual machine * Use snapshots * Manage resource consumption of virtual machines

    The course also covers basic network connectivity with Standard Switches and VMware terminology. The training curriculum doesn’t stop there, it goes on to a deeper dive into the advanced features of vSphere.

    Once finished with the course, students should have the skills to carry out key administration tasks, configure fundamental networking and storage, and configure availability and resource load balancing in a vSphere environment. They should also know the basics of managing virtual machines.

    This VMware Fundamentals training is a beginner-level course, but students should have basic computer and networking skills and knowledge of the components of a computer and server and Layer2/Layer 3 networking principles. The course is two hours and 58 minutes of total clock time, and students will earn 3 CEU/CPE. Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Who Should Take this VMWare Basic Training Course?

    Virtualization is a must-have skill set in today's IT market, and the job opportunities available for virtual-related roles have continued to be high on the list in the job market. That means that virtualization knowledge and skills is beneficial for nearly any IT professional, but especially for those who work with networks, systems, or IT architecture an infrastructure.

    This training course is ideal for any new or experienced IT professional who is looking to gain knowledge in virtualization and who wishes to perform virtualization-related tasks within his or her organization. Additionally, professionals in the following roles will find this training advantageous to their organizations and careers:

  • System engineers
  • System administrators
  • System integrators
  • System analysts
  • Software engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Server administrators
  • Cloud and virtualization product managers
  • Infrastructure architects
  • What are the Benefits of Taking VMWare Training Online?

    There are many reasons to take the virtualization management training course. It is a key skill set to have if you work with networks, IT infrastructure and architecture. Some of the additional benefits include
  • It's a lucrative choice of career. In fact, IT professionals with cloud computing and virtualization certifications can expect to earn an average salary of $113,000 annually.
  • The playing field is wide open. Because there is an abundance of IT needs, and not enough professionals to fill them, there is zero unemployment in the IT field – including virtualization professionals.
  • It enhances your resume. Having proven virtualization skills on your resume demonstrates that you can successfully implement and manage crucial virtualization technologies to achieve the organization's business goals.
  • If you would like to know more about visualization and the VMware platform, this VMware Foundations training course is a great place to start. It is just one of many Cybrary online courses available for you to take. We are excited to help students learn more about the information technology and information security industries to help further advance their careers. Enrolling in this course is simple, just click the Register button at the top right of this screen to get started.

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    Instructors

    Yacine Benbelkacem
    IT Trainer and Consultant at CISCO, VMWare
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    Learn

    Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

    Practice

    Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

    Prove

    Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

    Get Hands-on Learning

    Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

    Measure Your Progress

    Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

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    Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

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    VMware Foundations

    In the VMware Foundations course, students will learn virtualization basics and core concepts, the components and features of the VMware vSphere, and managing virtual machines. Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of the vSphere.
    2
    58
    M
    Time
    beginner
    difficulty
    3
    ceu/cpe

    Course Content

    Course Description

    Virtualization is inevitable. It is everywhere and will remain everywhere for many years to come. This course covers all the important concepts of virtualization with a focus on the important components and features of VMware’s virtualization platform, enough to get you up to speed on this amazing product.

    In this course we will begin by defining virtualization, the concept of virtual machines, and introduce VMware vSphere. Next, we will deep dive into vSphere core components: The hypervisor ESXi and the management platform vCenter Server. You will then learn how to manage your virtual machines using the tools available in vSphere including creating templates, cloning a virtual machine, using snapshots, and managing resource consumption of virtual machines. After having understood the core components of vSphere, we will discuss basic network connectivity by introducing Standard Switches with all the important terminology used by VMware. We will also cover ip-based storage and how to configure vSphere to use iSCSI. Next, we will introduce advanced features of vSphere, that is, vMotion, vSphere High Availability and vSphere DRS which will help you make your virtualized data center resilient. Finally, we will summarize all the important concepts you have learned throughout the course, and give you directions on what to do next.

    Prerequisites

    This course requires you to have a basic level of computer and networking literacy. You should know the hardware components of a computer/server and Layer2/Layer3 networking concepts.

    Course Goals

    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Carry basic administration tasks in a vSphere environment
  • Configure basic networking and storage in a vSphere environment
  • Manage virtual machines
  • Configure availability and resource load balancing in a vSphere environment
  • What is VMware?

    VMware, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies, is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider based in California. VMware performs server virtualization by installing a hypervisor on a physical server, allowing multiple virtual machines to run on one physical server. Because each virtual machine is able to run its own operating system, multiple operating systems can run on one physical server.

    What is Involved in this VMware Basic Training?

    This VMware basic training course teaches students the fundamentals of virtualization, focusing on the VMware platform. The course begins with the basics of virtualization, virtual machines, and an introduction to VMware vSphere. The next part of the course gets into the core components of vSphere including how to:

    * Create templates * Clone a virtual machine * Use snapshots * Manage resource consumption of virtual machines

    The course also covers basic network connectivity with Standard Switches and VMware terminology. The training curriculum doesn’t stop there, it goes on to a deeper dive into the advanced features of vSphere.

    Once finished with the course, students should have the skills to carry out key administration tasks, configure fundamental networking and storage, and configure availability and resource load balancing in a vSphere environment. They should also know the basics of managing virtual machines.

    This VMware Fundamentals training is a beginner-level course, but students should have basic computer and networking skills and knowledge of the components of a computer and server and Layer2/Layer 3 networking principles. The course is two hours and 58 minutes of total clock time, and students will earn 3 CEU/CPE. Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Who Should Take this VMWare Basic Training Course?

    Virtualization is a must-have skill set in today's IT market, and the job opportunities available for virtual-related roles have continued to be high on the list in the job market. That means that virtualization knowledge and skills is beneficial for nearly any IT professional, but especially for those who work with networks, systems, or IT architecture an infrastructure.

    This training course is ideal for any new or experienced IT professional who is looking to gain knowledge in virtualization and who wishes to perform virtualization-related tasks within his or her organization. Additionally, professionals in the following roles will find this training advantageous to their organizations and careers:

  • System engineers
  • System administrators
  • System integrators
  • System analysts
  • Software engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Server administrators
  • Cloud and virtualization product managers
  • Infrastructure architects
  • What are the Benefits of Taking VMWare Training Online?

    There are many reasons to take the virtualization management training course. It is a key skill set to have if you work with networks, IT infrastructure and architecture. Some of the additional benefits include
  • It's a lucrative choice of career. In fact, IT professionals with cloud computing and virtualization certifications can expect to earn an average salary of $113,000 annually.
  • The playing field is wide open. Because there is an abundance of IT needs, and not enough professionals to fill them, there is zero unemployment in the IT field – including virtualization professionals.
  • It enhances your resume. Having proven virtualization skills on your resume demonstrates that you can successfully implement and manage crucial virtualization technologies to achieve the organization's business goals.
  • If you would like to know more about visualization and the VMware platform, this VMware Foundations training course is a great place to start. It is just one of many Cybrary online courses available for you to take. We are excited to help students learn more about the information technology and information security industries to help further advance their careers. Enrolling in this course is simple, just click the Register button at the top right of this screen to get started.

    This course is part of a Career Path:
    Become a System Administrator
    The System Administrator Career Path is the perfect starting point for professionals with little background in IT or cybersecurity. Build your foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities that will launch you into your next industry position.
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