VMware vSphere Setup & Administration (v7)

Looking to enhance your VMware and Virtualization expertise? VMware is a crucial tool utilized extensively across various businesses, irrespective of their size. Developing a strong grasp of VMware is a significant asset for advancing your career in IT.

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of VMware. We've structured our VMware education into three distinct modules, each focused on essential technologies. Importantly, each module can be independently accessed and enjoyed.

Throughout the course, we'll delve into the specifics of configuring your personal VMware virtualization environment. This encompasses the use of vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter. Once your environment is established, you'll be well-prepared to commence constructing your virtual machines (VMs).

Whether you're a newcomer to the IT field or an experienced professional, we are here to provide you with foundational skills. These skills will empower you to secure that coveted IT position, attain promotions, or elevate your existing virtualization and VMware skill set.

• Class 1 - Introduction to VMware & ESXi 39:19

  • 1: Intro to Lesson on VMware Preview 03:25
  • 2: What is VMware 13:16
  • 3: Install and Setup ESXi 09:31
  • 4: Overview and Initial Config 11:25
  • 5: It’s Your Turn - Get a Computer and Install ESXi 01:42

• Class 2 - Building some Virtual Machines 53:17

  • 6: Intro to Building VM's 01:26
  • 7: Your Project Tasks 01:35
  • 8: Building a VM 08:58
  • 9: Configuring VM's 09:29
  • 10: Storage Types in VMware 21:37
  • 11: Setup a NFS Datastore 08:24
  • 12: It’s Your Turn 01:48

• Class 3 - All About vCenter 2:36:47

  • 13: What we'll cover next 02:16
  • 14: Your Project Tasks 02:17
  • 15: Setting up vCenter 16:10
  • 16: Overview of vCenter 11:47
  • 17: Configuring vCenter 12:43
  • 18: About Networking 34:10
  • 19: vMotion, Copying, Cloning 20:04
  • 20: Let's talk DRS 18:12
  • 21: Permissions and Performance 23:42
  • 22: About HA and FT 13:49
  • 23: What's next? 01:37

In this course, we will explore:

1. The fundamentals of VMware.
2. Understanding and utilizing vCenter and ESXi.
3. Installing, setting up, and configuring your personalized VMware environment.
4. Building, configuring, and effectively managing Virtual Machines (VMs).
5. Troubleshooting techniques for your VMware environment.

While this course primarily focuses on VMware vSphere 7 administration, it remains applicable to earlier versions such as v8, v6.7, and v6.5. The content is thoughtfully distributed across these versions, ensuring that all features covered are available in v7.

Do I need to be an expert to enroll?

No, not at all. This course is thoughtfully designed for individuals venturing into the realm of virtualization technologies, as well as those already familiar with the field and seeking to deepen their knowledge, especially in the context of VMware.

It offers a solid foundational understanding that is accessible and user-friendly. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your VMware proficiency, this course will equip you with essential IT server skills that are crucial for success.

Anyone with a passion for technology and wanting to learn more about Virtualization and VMware.

If you are in Tech, perhaps working as a Systems Administrator or Technician, then this course will be perfect for you.

- Understading of basic IT Administration and Support

- Basic understanding of what a Computer Network is

- Desire to learn more on Virtualization

If you're embarking on a career in technology, be it in a Helpdesk or Support capacity, this course will furnish you with the fundamental skills required to handle VMware responsibilities.

These competencies are universally valuable for individuals pursuing roles as System Administrators and Engineers, as well as those dedicated to specialized VMware support and administration.

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