VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration [V8] Training

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$4,625.00 USD

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5 Days

 

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Virtual Instructor Led
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Course Overview

More than 80% of enterprise workloads now run on VMware, and keeping pace requires advanced operational expertise. This course provides hands-on training in real-world scenarios that mimic enterprise-scale challenges. Through lab-based activities and role-specific simulations, students learn how to effectively navigate and manage vSphere, perform complex cluster operations, and troubleshoot advanced configurations. Designed around the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Deploy exam, this course equips administrators with the skills to configure, secure, and optimize virtual infrastructure.

Course Objectives

This course equips IT professionals with a range of skills from daily operations to advanced configurations. You’ll work through complex vSphere HA, DRS, and vSAN scenarios, implement identity federation, manage certificates, and fine-tune ESXi performance.

  • Configure vCenter®, ESXi™, and management clusters
  • Create storage and network configurations using iSCSI, VMFS, and NFS
  • Implement vSphere HA, DRS, and vSAN solutions
  • Perform lifecycle upgrades of ESXi, VMware Tools, and hardware compatibility
  • Apply security best practices including VM encryption, KMS integration, and vMotion protection
  • Diagnose and resolve troubleshooting scenarios related to clusters, storage, PowerCLI, and backups

Who Should Attend?

  • System administrators
  • System engineers
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  • 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: Advanced Administration [V8] training?

This five-day training course focuses on advanced VMware vSphere V8 configurations, cluster management, and troubleshooting. Students complete lab-based activities simulating real-world challenges faced by enterprises with complex virtual infrastructure.

What are the benefits of this course?

The course prepares professionals for advanced configuration, automation, and security operations within vSphere. It helps develop critical thinking and hands-on skills aligned to the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Deploy exam.

Will this course help with vSphere troubleshooting and performance optimization?

Yes. You’ll apply structured troubleshooting techniques to solve connectivity, storage, and configuration issues. The course includes diagnosis of cluster health, logs, and upgrade blockers.

Does this training align with VMware certification?

Absolutely. The course aligns fully with the objectives of the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Deploy exam and prepares learners for exam success through skill-building labs.

What kinds of hands-on labs are included?

Instead of step-by-step instruction, labs are scenario-based. You are required to analyze the task, find the solution, and apply the fix using provided documentation—simulating real-life decision-making.

Course Prerequisites

This course requires completion of the following prerequisites:
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
  • VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale, and Secure
  • Working knowledge of VMware vSAN™
  • System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems

Agenda

Course Introduction

  • Welcome and course logistics
  • Review of course objectives

Creating and Configuring Management Clusters

  • Create a vSphere cluster for core workloads
  • Configure cluster features that improve resource allocation and VM availability
  • Create storage (iSCSI, VMFS, NFS), NTP/PTP support, and host configuration profiles
  • Apply user access best practices

Creating and Configuring Production Clusters

  • Use Cluster Quickstart to create vSAN-enabled clusters
  • Advanced vSphere HA settings
  • Configure vCenter identity federation and ADFS roles
  • Perform Cross vCenter migrations and configure Enhanced vMotion Compatibility
  • Share VM templates using content libraries
  • Manage DRS rules and scalable shares

Troubleshooting vSphere and Backing Up Configurations

  • Diagnose ESXi, storage, and cluster issues
  • Troubleshoot PowerCLI commands
  • Create vCenter log bundles and backup configurations
  • Use vCenter profiles to standardize environment settings

Lifecycle Management

  • Resolve upgrade-blocking issues
  • Adjust logging levels and perform version upgrades for vCenter, ESXi, VMware Tools, and VM hardware

vSphere Security

  • Implement KMS integration and VM encryption
  • Secure vMotion traffic and apply CPU scheduler options
  • Replace vCenter certificates and apply security hardening
 

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