VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure V8 Training

Price
$4,625.00 USD

Duration
5 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Only 25% of IT teams say they’re fully confident in managing large-scale virtual environments. Are you ready?

The VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] course teaches advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. You'll work hands-on with VMware vSphere 8 features to optimize performance, enhance security, and scale operations across your enterprise. From managing large clusters to refining identity and encryption controls, this course helps you deepen your understanding of vSphere and apply its most powerful features with precision.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to manage and optimize a large-scale virtual infrastructure using vSphere 8. You’ll learn to:

  • Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage in large environments
  • Implement vSphere Replication and VM backup and recovery
  • Manage ESXi compliance and automation with host profiles
  • Monitor and secure vSphere environments using advanced tools
  • Configure identity federation and VM encryption for secure operations

Who Should Attend?

Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] training?

This advanced-level VMware training course is designed to help experienced administrators and engineers deepen their understanding of VMware vSphere 8. It covers how to configure, manage, and secure large-scale virtual infrastructures using advanced features like vCenter High Availability, vSphere Replication, distributed networking, and Trust Authority. You'll also gain hands-on experience managing performance, security, compliance, and automation across complex virtual environments.

What are the benefits of this training for my career?

Completing this course can significantly boost your career in IT infrastructure and cloud virtualization. You’ll develop the expertise needed to manage and secure enterprise-level vSphere environments—skills that are in high demand across industries. It prepares you for roles such as Senior Systems Administrator, Virtualization Engineer, or Infrastructure Architect. This training also supports your path toward the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification, which can lead to higher salaries and career advancement opportunities. According to industry surveys, VMware-certified professionals can earn 15–20% more than their non-certified peers.

Will this course help me secure large-scale virtual environments?

Yes. A major focus of the course is improving your ability to secure vSphere deployments at scale. You’ll learn how to configure identity federation, apply certificate management best practices, and work with vSphere Trust Authority to secure encrypted VMs. It also covers how to lock down ESXi hosts, secure vCenter access, and monitor for potential vulnerabilities using VMware’s built-in tools.

Will this course help me configure vCenter High Availability?

Absolutely. One of the course’s core modules walks you through setting up and managing vCenter High Availability. You’ll learn how to minimize downtime, ensure continuity, and maintain vCenter operations even in the event of a node failure. The training includes hands-on labs that simulate HA configurations and real-world troubleshooting scenarios.

Is this training part of a VMware certification pathway?

Yes. This course aligns with the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification. While it’s not an exam prep course by itself, it covers many of the advanced topics tested on the certification exam. Completing this course can help fulfill VMware's training requirement for certification and gives you the real-world skills needed to pass the VCP-DCV exam with confidence.

Course Prerequisites

  • Attend VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8]
  • Equivalent knowledge and administration experience with ESXi and vCenter
  • Experience with working at the command line is highly recommended.

Agenda

Course Introduction

  • Course logistics and objectives

Virtual Machine Operations

  • Configure a VMware Tools Repository
  • Deploy and recover VMs using vSphere Replication
  • Manage VM backup and restore

vSphere Cluster Operations

  • Create and manage resource pools
  • Understand scalable shares and vCLS behavior

Network Operations

  • Configure vSphere Distributed Switches
  • Explore Network I/O Control, port mirroring, and NetFlow
  • Define and use vSphere Distributed Services Engine

Storage Operations

  • Manage vSAN, NVMe, iSER, and Virtual Volumes
  • Use Storage I/O Control and policy-based management

vCenter and ESXi Operations

  • Set up vCenter High Availability
  • Manage ESXi compliance with host/configuration profiles
  • Use command line tools for certificate management

vSphere Monitoring

  • Monitor VM, ESXi, and vCenter performance
  • Create custom alarms and explore VMware Skyline tools

Security and Access Control

  • Secure vCenter, ESXi, and virtual machines
  • Configure identity federation and access strategies

Trusted Environments and VM Encryption

  • Set up host authentication and VM encryption
  • Use vSphere Trust Authority for securing sensitive workloads
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Jul 28, 29, 30, 31, Aug 1
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