Course Outline
Course Introduction
- Training objectives and structure for government
- Overview of learning materials and lab environment for government use
- Review of certification pathways for government professionals
Overview of vSphere and Virtualization
- Key concepts of server virtualization for government operations
- VMware vSphere architecture tailored for government needs
- vSphere components and capabilities optimized for government workflows
Installation and Configuration of ESXi
- ESXi hardware requirements and compatibility for government systems
- Installing and configuring ESXi hosts in a government environment
- Managing ESXi through DCUI and Host Client for efficient government operations
Deployment and Configuration of vCenter
- vCenter Server deployment models suitable for government infrastructure
- vCenter Server installation and initial setup for government use
- Identity and access management in vCenter for enhanced government security
vSphere Networking Configuration
- Standard and distributed virtual switches for robust government networks
- Port groups and NIC teaming for government network optimization
- Monitoring and troubleshooting network connectivity to ensure government compliance
vSphere Storage Configuration
- VMFS and NFS datastore configuration for secure government data storage
- Storage multipathing and policies for reliable government data access
- vSAN essentials for scalable government storage solutions
Deployment of Virtual Machines
- Creating and provisioning virtual machines to meet government requirements
- Templates and cloning for efficient government resource management
- VM hardware and compatibility settings aligned with government standards
Virtual Machine Management
- Snapshots and lifecycle management for government virtual environments
- Performance monitoring and resource allocation to support government operations
- Backup and recovery considerations for government data protection
Deployment and Configuration of vSphere Clusters
- Creating and managing clusters for enhanced government service delivery
- High Availability (HA) configuration to ensure continuous government operations
- vSphere DRS and resource balancing for optimal government performance
vSphere Lifecycle Management
- vSphere Lifecycle Manager overview for government IT teams
- Patching and updating hosts to maintain government system integrity
- Image-based host management for consistent government deployment
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of virtualization concepts
- Experience with system administration
- Familiarity with network and storage fundamentals
Audience
- Technical personnel who wish to deploy and manage VMware vSphere environments for government use
- Faculty members involved in teaching computer science or systems engineering at public institutions
- IT professionals preparing for VMware VCP certification to support government projects
Testimonials (1)
The training session was highly intensive and exceptionally well-structured. Eric provided us with comprehensive materials and practical labs featuring real-world examples, greatly enhancing our learning experience. We adhered closely to the planned schedule and efficiently skipped sections irrelevant to our interests. Eric demonstrated a high level of professionalism and extensive expertise, addressing all our questions thoroughly and effectively. Thank you very much for organizing this valuable training.
