Online VMware Training in US Empire

VMware vSphere 8 is a leading virtualization platform used to power modern data center infrastructures for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments while preparing for the VCP certification.

At the conclusion of the course, learners will have the skills to:

• Install and configure ESXi hosts.
• Deploy and administer vCenter Server.
• Configure vSphere networking and storage.
• Create, deploy, and optimize virtual machines.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-guided presentations and technical discussions.
• Extensive lab work and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical configuration and management in a dedicated vSphere environment.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored VMware vSphere training solutions for government, please contact us to discuss customization options.

VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure builds upon foundational vSphere administration skills to deliver best practices in security, performance optimization, scalability, and advanced operations specifically tailored for government environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced IT professionals who aim to manage and optimize large-scale or mission-critical vSphere deployments securely and efficiently for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Monitor, analyze, and enhance vSphere performance.
• Secure vSphere components through encryption, certificates, and role-based access controls.
• Scale vSphere deployments by leveraging advanced networking and storage features.
• Implement lifecycle and patch management using vSphere tools.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on laboratory exercises and troubleshooting scenarios.
• Real-world, enterprise-focused implementations for government.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs for government, please contact us to arrange.

VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform that facilitates efficient management of virtual infrastructure across data centers and hybrid cloud environments for government use.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments for government operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure ESXi hosts and vCenter Server for government systems.
• Create and manage virtual machines and vApps in a secure and compliant manner.
• Configure virtual networking and storage resources to meet public sector requirements.
• Implement user permissions, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting procedures to ensure operational integrity.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored to government IT professionals.
• Hands-on lab exercises and demonstrations aligned with public sector workflows.
• Real-world practical implementation focused on government scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.

VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform used to build resilient IT infrastructure for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain practical skills in identifying and resolving issues in VMware vSphere environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose and resolve common problems related to virtual machines and vSphere services.
• Use VMware tools to analyze and fix performance and configuration issues.
• Troubleshoot virtual networking and storage configurations.
• Perform root cause analysis in production environments for government.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to use VMware vCenter for managing complex virtual environments for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of VMware vSphere and vCenter Server for government use.
• Install, configure, and manage VMware ESXi and vCenter Server in alignment with public sector workflows.
• Implement advanced networking and storage configurations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Create, manage, and migrate virtual machines to support mission-critical applications.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities in a virtualized environment for government operations.
• Automate vSphere tasks and manage lifecycle and upgrades to improve governance and accountability.
• Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices to maintain system integrity and performance.

This in-depth technical course is designed to provide participants with the advanced skills needed to manage Proxmox VE-based virtualized infrastructure, focusing on storage, backup, high availability, security, and monitoring. Through theoretical lessons and numerous practical exercises, participants will learn how to:

• Manage local and remote storage, leveraging ZFS for advanced features and integrating Ceph for distributed storage scenarios.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using snapshots, replication, restore, and Proxmox Backup Server.
• Design and administer high-availability clusters, enabling live VM migration and load balancing.
• Apply best practices for security reinforcement, configure firewalls, and protect VMs and containers.
• Monitor performance and logs with integrable tools like Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana, for comprehensive visibility into the infrastructure.
• Develop real-world use cases in academic and corporate settings, including DevOps environments, production service hosting, and HPC clusters.

The course is highly practical and operational, with hands-on sessions guiding participants from initial configuration to failover scenario simulation.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level virtualization administrators who wish to transition from VMware to open-source platforms for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure KVM, oVirt, and Proxmox VE for government environments.
• Migrate virtual workloads from VMware to these open-source solutions.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies for government systems.
• Optimize performance in open-source virtualization environments for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators and developers who wish to install, configure, monitor, and manage Kubernetes-based environments through VMware PKS (formerly known as Pivotal Container Service).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install the necessary components and tools for VMware PKS.
• Deploy using BOSH and Pivotal Ops Manager.
• Integrate VMware Harbor capabilities with PKS.
• Manage and monitor infrastructures and applications using VMware tools, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers and developers who wish to utilize VMware Tanzu to build, deploy, and orchestrate cloud-native applications within a vSphere environment for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary environment to effectively manage Kubernetes clusters with VMware Tanzu.
• Understand the foundational principles of using the VMware portfolio of products to centralize the management of clusters and applications for government.
• Build, run, deploy, and orchestrate containerized applications using the VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service.
• Learn how to manage and monitor the lifecycle of VMware Tanzu components within a vSphere environment for government.

This five-day course features intensive hands-on training focused on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere® 7, which includes VMware ESXi™ 7 and VMware vCenter Server® 7. This course is designed to prepare participants to administer a vSphere infrastructure for government organizations of any size.

This foundational course serves as the basis for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center (SDDC).

Product Alignment
•  VMware ESXi 7.0
•  VMware vCenter Server 7.0

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants should be able to meet the following objectives:
•  Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC)
•  Explain the components of vSphere and their functions in the infrastructure
•  Detail the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline
•  Install and configure ESXi hosts
•  Deploy and configure VMware vCenter® Server Appliance™
•  Use VMware vSphere® Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and configuration
•  Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance
•  Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches
•  Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere
•  Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage
•  Create and manage VMware vSphere® VMFS datastores
•  Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots
•  Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library
•  Manage virtual machine resource usage
•  Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere® vMotion® and VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion®
•  Create and manage a vSphere cluster enabled with VMware vSphere® High Availability and VMware vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™
•  Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle
•  Use VMware vSphere® Lifecycle Manager™ to perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines

Certifications
Completing this course fulfills the training requirement to achieve the following certification:
•  VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

Audience
•  System administrators
•  System engineers

This five-day course provides comprehensive, hands-on training focused on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi™ 8 and VMware vCenter® 8. Designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to administer a vSphere infrastructure for organizations of any size, this course serves as the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data center. The training is tailored to align with public sector workflows and governance standards, making it particularly relevant for government agencies.