Course Outline
Introduction to VMware vSphere for Government
- vSphere components and architecture
- ESXi and vCenter Server overview
- vSphere editions and licensing
Installing and Configuring vSphere for Government
- Installing ESXi and vCenter Server
- Using vSphere Client for management
- Initial configuration tasks
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines for Government
- VM creation, snapshots, and templates
- VM hardware and resource settings
- Cloning and migrating VMs
Networking and Storage in vSphere for Government
- vSphere standard and distributed switches
- Datastore types and configuration
- VMFS and NFS storage options
User Access and Role-Based Management for Government
- Creating and assigning roles and permissions
- Integration with Active Directory
- Security policies and best practices
Monitoring, Alarms, and Logs for Government
- Using vSphere performance charts
- Setting and responding to alarms
- System log analysis and support bundles
Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Government
- VM and host troubleshooting tools
- Backup and restore concepts
- Updating ESXi and vCenter
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental networking and system administration principles
- Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies
Audience for Government
- System administrators within federal, state, and local agencies
- IT professionals responsible for managing VMware infrastructure in government environments
- Datacenter operations staff supporting public sector IT systems
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.
