VMware vSphere 8 Training

1.1 Overview of VMware vSphere and Virtualization Concepts

1.2 Understanding vSphere Architecture and Components

1.3 Key Features and Benefits of vSphere 8

1.4 Use Cases and Applications of VMware vSphere

Lab 1: Navigating the vSphere Client and Basic Configuration

2.1 System Requirements and Planning the Installation

2.2 Installing VMware ESXi and vCenter Server

2.3 Configuring ESXi Hosts and vCenter Server

2.4 Initial Setup and Configuration of Networking and Storage

Lab 2: Installing and Configuring ESXi and vCenter Server

3.1 Understanding vSphere Networking Concepts

3.2 Configuring Virtual Switches and VLANs

3.3 Setting Up Storage Solutions: VMFS, NFS, and vSAN

3.4 Managing Storage Policies and Datastores

Lab 3: Configuring Networking and Storage in vSphere

4.1 Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines

4.2 Managing VM Snapshots and Clones

4.3 Configuring Resource Allocation: CPU, Memory, and Storage

4.4 Implementing VM Tools and Guest OS Management

Lab 4: Creating, Configuring, and Managing Virtual Machines

5.1 Configuring vSphere High Availability (HA) and Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)

5.2 Setting Up vSphere Fault Tolerance (FT) and vSphere Replication

5.3 Implementing vSphere Update Manager for Patch Management

5.4 Using vSphere PowerCLI for Automation

Lab 5: Implementing HA, DRS, and Automation with PowerCLI

6.1 Securing ESXi Hosts and vCenter Server

6.2 Configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Permissions

6.3 Implementing vSphere Security Best Practices

6.4 Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

Lab 6: Configuring Security Settings and Compliance in vSphere

7.1 Monitoring vSphere Performance Metrics with vCenter

7.2 Troubleshooting Common vSphere Issues

7.3 Performance Tuning and Optimization Techniques

7.4 Using vSphere Logs and Diagnostic Tools

Lab 7: Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting in vSphere

8.1 Planning and Implementing Backup Strategies for vSphere

8.2 Configuring Backup Solutions and Integration with vSphere

8.3 Implementing Disaster Recovery and Testing Recovery Procedures

8.4 Using vSphere Data Protection Tools

Lab 8: Configuring Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions